April 2, 2003
CONTACT: Gordon Ovenshine (724) 738-4854; e-mail:
gordon.ovenshine@sru.edu
EDITOR’S NOTE: Visit http://www.sru.edu/pages/1427.asp
for a complete schedule of
events
UNDER A KITE-FILLED SKY, SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY’S
ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL “KALEIDOSCOPE” OFFERS FUN FOR THE
ENTIRE FAMILY
SLIPPERY
ROCK, Pa. – “Kaleidoscope,” Slippery Rock
University’s annual celebration of outstanding arts, along
with fabulous entertainment, children’s activities, organic
food and fun for the entire family, will be held April 22 to May
3.
A
mass ascension of kites will fill the sky 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April
26 – the biggest day for family entertainment. But kites
aren’t the only sights to see. An “Earth and Art Fest
Children’s Fair,” balloon sculptures, tree
crafting workshop and live music are some of the youth-friendly
attractions scheduled for that
Saturday.
More about the arts
festival
Now in its
second year, university officials want Kaleidoscope to become
synonymous with spring in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Throughout its 12-day run, Kaleidoscope visitors will hear
speakers, take in a flute or wind ensemble concert, comedy acts,
Civil War re-enactments, a quilt showcase, plays and more. Several
headliners are nationally known, including Sherman Alexie, a
Native-American writer, dramatist and poet; Kevin Burke, an
Irish-fiddler; and Elizabeth Hodes, a New York
actress/singer/dancer.
All this,
combined with the festive atmosphere of an outdoor sculpture
exhibition and children’s activities, make Kaleidoscope
rewarding and fun-filled for all involved, as well as a major
attraction for residents and tourists.
Environmentally conscious
In keeping with Slippery Rock’s reputation for
environmental stewardship, many events have a greening emphasis.
The College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts and the Robert
A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research
co-sponsor the Earth and Art Fest Children’s Fair, 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
Children can
participate in some of the work SRU environmental studies students
do on the 80-acre grounds housing SRU’s Master of Sustainable
Systems Program and enjoy print-and-mask making, balloon
sculptures, a tree grafting workshop and live music. The array of
events and exhibitions will occur on fields abutting SRU’s
Macoskey Center on Harmony Road.
That same day, more
than 40 quilts sewn by area residents will be on display at the
Slippery Rock Township Building, intersection of Branchton and
Harmony roads. One quilt, made of antique feed sacks, will be
raffled at the end of the day.
The Macoskey Center will also sponsor an organic food
luncheon, most of it vegetarian, from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. April 24 at the University Union. The public is
invited.
For more information about Kaleidoscope, call the College
of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts at 724-738-4863, or visit:
http://www.sru.edu/pages/1427.asp
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