Greensboro, Pa., to Host Art Blast on Labor Day Weekend
Morgantown Dominion Post
21 August 2011
Submitted to The Dominion Post
Located in the Front Street-waterfront-log cabin area of downtown
Greensboro, Pa., Art Blast is a sprawling festival with a little
something for everyone.
Nathanael Greene Historic Foundation is hosting this event from 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 3 and noon-5 p.m. Sept. 4 in conjunction with its
farmers’ market.
Come listen and watch live local music and talent, including original
and classic rock cover bands The Huff ’s, Mike Brown and the Kings of
Last Minute; folk/bluegrass singer Amy Randolph; students of Ruff
Creek’s Don Pruce; martial arts demonstrations from the American Judo
Hapkido School; dance lessons and demos from Dolly Throckmorton’s “In
Motion Dance”; as well as line dancing demos and lessons.
There will be interactive and demonstrating artisans and crafters,
including local gemologist Linda Metzer, jewelry designer Beth Zeth,
Celestial Photography’s Karole Wagner, pottery by Jennifer Adamson,
Pittsburgh mosaic artist Debbie Maier Jacknin of Jenn’s Jems, a variety
of wood crafters, jewelers and more. Dave Reid’s Historic Greensboro
Pottery collection will also be on display, as well as a children’s art
show with student artwork from Greene County and a green art workshop
from Pittsburgh’s Irma Freeman Center for Imagination.
Local favorites Thistlewaite Winery, Rising Creek Bakery, Uncle Jim’s
Donuts, Lippencott Alpacas and Ms. Teacup add to the festivities, and
an informative and educational lesson on Greene County American Indians
by historical aficionado “Fuzzy” Randolph will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 11.
Volunteers are always welcome. Everyone who registers for this event
online will be automatically entered in the free drawing.
Contact Debbie Kembro if interested in volunteering, visit
artblast.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 724-883-4715 or
email event brite@NatGreene.org.