2008 Schedule

From the very first Fine Arts Fiesta in 1956 when dramatic performances depicted historical scenes, the performing arts have been an important part of the Fiesta experience. Today the performing arts are as diverse as the arts shows. High school bands entertain downtown workers during their lunch hour. Dance troops encourage audience participation as they kick up their heels during lively ethnic dances and Irish jigs.

Evening brings star turns from pop singers, jazz quintets, barbershop quartets and swinging big bands. Throughout the day strolling musicians offer impromptu concerts on the corners of the Square. There truly is something for everyone!

On The Bandshell - (SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY FIESTA PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE)

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THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

11:00 A.M. Wyoming Valley West Chorus
Christopher Wilski, Director

12:00 Noon OPENING CEREMONIES Mickey Nieman – Chairperson
Howard Fedrick – Master of Ceremonies
Alfred S. Groh – Fiesta Poet Laureate, Honorary Chairperson
David Kerr--President
Honorable Thomas Leighton – Mayor of Wilkes-Barre

12:30 Lunchtime Celebration Concert
Stanky and the Coal Miners

1:30 P.M. Meyers High School Jazz Band
Karen John, Director

2:30 P.M. Holy Redeemer High School Seasonal Singers
Ann Manganiello, Director
Holy Redeemer High School Jazz Band
Doreen Ignatovich, Director

3:30 P.M. Coughlin High School Concert And Jazz Bands
Carol Lynn Rensa, Director

4:30 P.M. Wilkes Barre Area All-Area Orchestra
Carol L. Burke, Director

5:30 P.M. AWARDS CEREMONY CLASSICAL PRELUDE –
Fine Arts Fiesta
“Celestial Strings”

6:30 P.M. Fine Arts Fiesta Arts Awards Ceremony and Friend of the Arts Award
Gary T. Womelsdorf, Master Of Ceremonies
Micky Nieman, Art Show Co-Chair
Friend of the Arts Award--Humford Equities

7:30 P.M. “The 2008-2009 Season - By “The Little Theatre Of Wilkes-Barre”

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009

10:30 A.M. Wyoming Valley West Middle School Honors Orchestra
Joe Luksa, Director

12:00 Noon Lunchtime Concert
The Doug Smith Orchestra

1:00 P.M. FRIDAY AFTERNOON MUSICALE
Dallas Middle School Jazz Band and Select Chorus
Holly Major, Director

2:00 P.M. “The Mark Montella Trio”

3:00 P.M. Wyoming Seminary Lower School Jazz Band
Bob Lugiano, Director

3:30 P.M. Wyoming Seminary Upper School Jazz Band
Bob Lugiano, Director

4:00 P.M. Exotic Bellydancer – “Haifa”
Featuring “Sword Dance”

4:30 P.M. Northeast Youth Theatre Company/Major Performing Arts
Gina Major, Director

4:55 P.M. Acapella “Song of the Earth”
Chris Montross

5:00 P.M. Folk Festival featuring
Lester Hirsh
Kathleen Radspinner
Phyllis Chapell

6:30 P.M. Encore Presentation ----
“JEFF AUSFAHL AND HIS BRAZILIAN COMBO”

7:30 P.M. A Fine Arts Fiesta Feature Presentation –
“ACOUSTIC STEW” SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009

10:00 A.M. CONSERVATORY OF DANCE
Danielle Dorzinsky, Director

11:00 A.M JOAN HARRIS CONSERVATORY
Jim Harris, Director

12:00 Noon Lunchtime Concert
“DOUG SMITH DIXIELAND ALL STARS”

1:00 P.M. “TAI YIM’S LION DANCERS”

2:00 P.M. DANCE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE
Gina Malsky, Director

2:30 P.M OLYMPIC STYLE FENCING DEMONSTRATION
Semion Kiriakidi, Director

3:00 P.M. Music by “PLUS 3”

4:00 P.M. BALLET NORTHEAST
Kristin Degnan, Director

5:00 P.M. Kofi and Sankofa Drum and Dance Ensemble

6:00 P.M. George Wesley Reggae

8:00 P.M. A Fine Arts Fiesta Feature Presentation –
“The Dixie Hummingbirds”

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MUSICAL ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Barby Holder

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009

11:00 A.M. Annual Spring Poetry Contest and Reading
The Wyoming Valley Poetry Society
Jim Spock, Poet and Director

12:00 Noon DAVID BLIGHT DANCE STUDIO

1:00 P.M. ““FREILOX AND BAGELS”

2:00 P.M. Northeastern Pennsylvania Academy of Dancing and
Children's Ballet Theatre Company
Barbara Woronko-Anzalone, Director

3:00 P.M. K.I.S.S. (Kids Innovating Stage and Sound)
Christa Manning, Director

3:30 P.M. SPECIAL MUSICAL OFFERING “DENI BONET”

5:00 P.M. ***A Fiesta Weekend Tradition ***
*** THE POETS ***

6:00 P.M THAT’S IT FOR 2009! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

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MUSICAL ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Barby Holder
STROLLING MUSICIAN: Banjo Man Jim Haner

Arts Around Town

Just Plain Crazy Face Art Face Painting
All face painting is free and presented by the Fine Arts Fiesta, Please be patient with our artists!
Thursday, 14 May 2009 & Friday, 15 May 2009 9:30-1:00 & 2:00-5:00
Saturday, 16 May 2009 1:00-3:30 & 5:00-7:00
Sunday, 17 May 2009 1:00-3:30 & 5:00-6:30

Visual Arts Exhibitions on Site
• Adult Juried Exhibition, Brian Keeler, Judge
• Juried Junior/Senior High Student Exhibition, Deborah De Bonis, Judge
• Wyoming Valley Art League Open Members Exhibition
• Fine Arts Fiesta Archives Exhibition
• Sally Yudichak Creative Center at Children’s Service Center
• Luzerne County Historical Society
• Osterhout Free Library

Visual Artists in Residence on Site
• Tim Weaver-Watercolor
• Sue Hand-Watercolors Plein’ Air Painting (weather permitting)
Friday, 15 May & Sunday, 17 May

Arts Around the Town
• Ramada Hotel on the Square-Public Square,
Diane Grant Czajkowski, Mixed Media

• Bart & Urby’s- 115 S. Main Street
Paintings; Karen Poles

• Marquis Art & Frame Second Floor Gallery-122 S. Main Street
Group Exhibition; “Three Flavors of Color” Bonnie Coveleski, Catherine Laskaris, Maria Livrone
Opening Reception, Friday, 15 May 5-8, Saturday Gallery Hours 11-5
Some studio tours will also available during gallery hours.

• Sordoni Art Gallery- Wilkes University, 150 S. River Street
“Jean-Michael Basquiat: An Intimate Portrait” Photographs Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12-4:30

• Osterhout Free Library-71 S. Franklin Street
Views from the Permanent Collection
Hours; Thursday, 8: 30-8:30 Friday, 8:30-5 Saturday, 8:30-5
• Genetti Hotel & Convention Center-77 E. Market Street
Judy Hadsall, Watercolor/Mixed Media

• Wyoming Valley Art League Members Gallery-47 N. Franklin Street
ArtsYouniverse
“Members Mixed Media Members Exhibition”
Hours; Daily 10:00 A.M. -8:00 P.M.

• Luzerne County Historical Society-49 S. Franklin Street
Thursday 12-4 & Friday 12-4 Saturday 10-4

• Modern Vintage-96 South Franklin Street
“Regional Artists Mixed Media”
Hours; Thursday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-3

• Pauly Friedman Gallery-Sandy & Marlena Insalaco Hall
Misericordia University
“Selections from the Alice Welch Jenkins Permanent Collection”
Hours; Thursday & Friday 10-4 Sunday 1-5