tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39383638119236288962024-03-13T06:34:30.403-04:002009 PA Governor's Arts AwardsFollow the community volunteers' work as they plan, organize, and execute a day long schedule of activities celebrating the arts on April 8, 2010 in York, Pennsylvania.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-91242762916684106862010-05-04T10:31:00.000-04:002010-05-04T10:31:06.658-04:00Video from WRCTlink to video:
video WCRTTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-83183106549925013232010-05-04T10:17:00.002-04:002010-05-04T10:17:37.290-04:00Video Governor's AwardsTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-67752556299193956582010-05-04T10:10:00.003-04:002010-05-04T10:12:07.924-04:00Video From Gov. AwardsTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-22462492835194183022010-05-04T10:08:00.000-04:002010-05-04T10:08:42.854-04:00Video From Awards CeremonyTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-90782409556083554382010-04-13T15:31:00.002-04:002010-04-13T15:33:38.334-04:00There are picturesSoon at www.culturalalliance-york.org and now at www.susquehannaphoto.com/blogAnd White Rose Cable has been playing their terrific coverage of the festival . . . and PCN will be running the ceremony soon.How cool is that????Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-72565232028308365592010-04-13T15:24:00.002-04:002010-04-13T15:31:31.292-04:00We're no longer a well kept artistic secretTo all who have followed our progress:The Governor's Awards for the Arts offered York an extraordinary opportunity to shine its spotlight on the diverse creativity in our own community. At the same time, we joined the statewide effort led by the PA Council on the Arts, Cultural Alliance of York County, and Governor Edward G. and First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell to celebrate the varied Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-6056536750733044682010-04-07T14:12:00.002-04:002010-04-07T14:15:38.212-04:00Yikes! Tomorrow!!The festival begins at 3:00 - the public lecture by Rocco Landesman begins at 4:00 - the SOLD OUT ceremony begins at 7:00 -- BUT, you can put your name on the waiting list -- you KNOW there will be No Shows -- call 846-1111 to get on the waiting list.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-47318241098458043052010-04-05T13:50:00.000-04:002010-04-05T13:50:08.970-04:00The Word is Spreading!!!Things are really ramping up in terms of publicity for the GAA. Below are links to some great articles and podcasts:
podcast with Del McCoury by Erin McCracken from Flipside
York Dispatch article with map
Creative Zone Interview by Cary Burkett
York Daily Record articleTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-68912463136983050562010-04-05T13:39:00.000-04:002010-04-05T13:39:28.320-04:00ArtsBlock MapTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-31711160699111648612010-04-05T10:47:00.002-04:002010-04-05T10:49:16.014-04:00GAA Artist Spotlight: Ophelia Chambliss
During ArtsBlock, artist Ophelia Chambliss will be working with the group that ishosting “ScrapScapes” the GAA rendition of a community art project for kids.In addition she will have a piece on display at the Strandthe day of the event called "Peacock Queens".Ophelia was raised in Chicago but currently calls York her homeand works in the Graphic Design Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-54390979014337986792010-04-05T09:45:00.000-04:002010-04-05T09:45:14.397-04:00GAA Radio Interview
Follow the link to a great radio interview by Cary Burkett, host of the Creative Zone on WITF. Carey speaks with Philip Horn, Executive Director of the PA Council on the Arts and Joanne Riley, President of the Cultural Alliance of York regarding the award winners, the ceremony and the festivities.http://www.witf.org/lifestyle/creative-zone/3597-the-creative-zone-the-governors-arts-awardsTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-29198143153062815322010-03-30T10:15:00.000-04:002010-03-30T10:15:56.741-04:00Scrapscapes Community Art Project in the KidZoneKids will explore their creative side in the KidsZone with a three-dimensional transportable mural using art supplies and reusable trash. Three local artists Judeth Pekala Hawkins, Ophelia Chambliss and Karen Paust will work with budding artists to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Join us on Friday April 2nd at First Friday "Kids and Families Day" in Downtown York where we will be getting a Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-11595303959029407792010-03-30T09:48:00.000-04:002010-03-30T09:48:50.860-04:00Only 1 Day LeftTo get your FREE tickets to the GAA Ceremony. We are nearly at sold-out capacity so call the Strand Capitol Box Office at 846-1111 today!Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-61516227555804020132010-03-28T09:47:00.001-04:002010-03-28T09:48:00.876-04:00GAA Performer Spotlight: Fairies of Spoutwood FarmsSpoutwood Farms' strolling Fairies will add a touch of whimsy to the dayentertaining young and old with storytelling, dance and more! Spoutwood Farms in Southern York County offers educational programming, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and their world famous May Day Fairie Festival!Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-47445296631894954552010-03-28T09:07:00.000-04:002010-03-28T09:07:24.120-04:00GAA Artist Spotlight: Lucy CadwalladerYork artist Lucy Cadwallader re-creates the lost art of Victorian hair jewelry. From the 1500’s through to the Victorian era the hair of loved ones was woven and used to create bracelets, earrings, necklaces, watch chains and lockets. The pain-staking process of creating a piece of hair jewelry can take anywhere from 8-10 hours or even days depending on the size and detail of the piece. The hair Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-50135393407398149692010-03-25T16:14:00.000-04:002010-03-25T16:14:02.794-04:00GAA Performer Spotlight: Central York Middle School Fife and DrumThe CYMS Fife and Drum will play a major role in the GAA day. In addition to performing during the ArtsBlock Street Festival they will accompany The Governor and First Lady as they attend the VIP Reception at the Heritage Trust and again as everyone strolls from the Trust to the Strand Capitol for the Awards Ceremony.Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-36371936043896485172010-03-17T12:40:00.000-04:002010-03-17T12:40:48.172-04:00Please Pass The WordHelp us by sending this along to anyone you know in the great state of Pennsylvania. All are welcome!Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-16791172389061738312010-03-10T13:51:00.001-05:002010-03-15T09:18:47.652-04:00GAA Artist Spotlight: Brett GreimanYork County artist Brett Greiman's painting "A Dream of Rain" will be showcased at the Governor's Awards For The Arts on April 8th. The piece is an acrylic painting about growth, change and new direction. This painting was completed on January 2, 2010 and is Brett's largest commissioned painting to date.
You can see more of Brett's work at the York County Heritage Trust which features a series Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-90516753156483579012010-03-09T13:24:00.001-05:002010-03-09T13:26:53.142-05:00Artist of the Year: Del McCouryAs promised, here's a bio about our home grown, musical legend:For fifty years, Del's music has defined authenticity for hard core bluegrass fans as well as a growing number of fans only vaguely familiar with the genre. Born in York County, PA seventy years ago, Del McCoury was bitten hard by the bluegrass bug when he heard Earl Scruggs' banjo in the early 50s and became a banjo picker himself. Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-58611146047716623302010-03-08T14:58:00.002-05:002010-03-08T15:14:18.762-05:00Distinguished Arts Award honoree: Jeff KoonsWe promised you more details about the honorees, so here's the bio on York's own Jeff Koons.Jeff Koons was born in York, Pennsylvania in 1955. He studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He received a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1976. Mr. Koons lives and works in New York City and York, Pennsylvania.Mr. Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-31391032337965986672010-02-24T17:34:00.003-05:002010-02-24T17:59:09.581-05:00and the honorees are . . . .We'll get more bio info to you soon, but for now:Pennsylvania Creative Community Awards: Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous (the world's largest event of its kind, drawing more than 200 carvers and 25,000 people to Elk County each year)Outstanding Arts Leadership & Service to Youth Awards: Caroline S. Nunan of Lancaster (considered to be one of Pennsylvania's most influential cultural assets)Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-89796031239760068522010-02-23T15:16:00.002-05:002010-02-23T16:48:41.707-05:00Honorees to be AnnouncedWe just got the official word: First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell will hold a press conference tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24 at 3:00 at the Valencia Ballroom room. She will announce the Governor's Awards for the Arts honorees. You are welcome. Please join us.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192712175294907585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-58752885282243219052010-02-17T14:35:00.000-05:002010-02-17T14:35:02.143-05:00GAA Performer Spotlight: Southside SteppersStep-dance group the "South Side Steppers" from Crispus Attucks will amaze us with their moves at the Arts Block Festival. Here is a sneak peakTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-11029960894232601042010-02-16T17:31:00.000-05:002010-02-16T17:31:35.542-05:00GAA Performer Spotlight: "Waitin On A Train"
Bluegrass trio Waitin On A Train will be one of the groups performing at the Arts Block street festival before the GAA Ceremony. They are based in York and are a 3 piece band with Tony Staub on mandolin, Paul Wykowski on guitar and Bert Streavig on standup bass. The band started around 2005 playing standards from the likes of The Stanley Brothers and Hank Williams Sr. but now play many of Truffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938363811923628896.post-28986764627344716962010-02-16T16:57:00.000-05:002010-02-16T16:57:20.247-05:00Wanna Learn More About Rocco Landesman?Article in Newsweek about RoccoTruffle Pigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727269539346355102noreply@blogger.com0