2011 Artfest

Entertainment Schedule

The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council, is pleased to announce an incredible line up of great music at the 44th Annual Patriot News Artsfest. The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) & Stage on Herr have created the music venues at this year’s Artsfest. John Traynor & Gary Bartlet- Artsfest Volunteer Entertainment Chairs, owners of the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, and local performer and artist Thom Bissey have volunteered to produce a magnificent line up of entertainment for this year’s Patriot News Artsfest. Bissey, the booking agent for Stage on Herr/ HMAC, is the entertainment coordinator and manager for the two major stages at Artsfest . The two stages will be located at both ends of River Front Park during Memorial Day weekend.. Two major stages will feature over 50 local and regional groups during the hours of Artsfest. ‘Stage on Herr’ at Kunkel Plaza, which is located at State and Front, and ‘Stage on Herr’ at Walnut, located between Walnut and Locust on Front Street’s Riverfront Park will be filled with all genre’s of excellent talent.

This year’s lineup runs the full gamut of musical styles, with focus on local original acts, including favorites like The Jellybricks, Dana Alexandra, and The Chopped Liver River Band. Also in the lineup will be returning festival favorite groups including High School ensembles and area dance troupes. The Jellybricks have been central Pa’s favorite Powerpop rock band for over ten years, gaining favorable reviews and followings nationally and internationally. They have been Artsfest regulars for years and the Greater Harrisburg Arts Council is happy for their return. Indie Pop rock singer Dana Alexandra has returned to Central Pa, with a new band and a new CD soon to be released. And we thrilled to show casing her talents. Because we like to mix things up, The Chopped Liver River Band will be returning with their fun loving Klezmer Band.

The Patriot News Artsfest is a community based, volunteer run event. This includes a juried fine arts festival, with an eclectic musical mix of talent with a focus on local original acts. Also featured at Artsfest is the 13th annual Filmfest, and returning is the ever popular KidsFest in Riverfront Park. The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council and Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) have partnered together to create the musical and entertainment performances for this year’s festival. HMAC is located at 3rd and 268 Herr St. in historic Midtown Harrisburg. ‘Stage on Herr’ located at HMAC has become a cultural hub for local, national, and international performers. Open 7 days a week featuring a full bar and live entertainment. A full schedule of events can be found on their calendar at www.harrisburgarts.com. HMAC a huge supporter of local charities and causes is fully volunteering their efforts to make Artsfest one of the East Coast’s best arts festivals.

Wednesday Club Recitals at Art Association of Harrisburg

Saturday May 28th, noon

Resident Concert Artist, Christyan Seay, tenor & Young Concert Artists, Hannah Strauch, violinist, and Sahil Nayyar, pianist

Saturday May 29th, 3:00

Young Concert Artist pianists, Nate Malarich and NingNing Lu and Resident Concert Artists

Sunday May 29th, 2:00

Collegiate Concert Artists
Bailey Fulkroad, saxophonist
Daniel Glessner, pianist
Gregory Glessner, violinist
Jambol Leuenberger, violinist

Monday, May 30th, 2:00

Young Concert Artists
Pianists: Michael Casciotti, William Hume, YangYang Lu
Violinist, Julia Hoffman