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June 9-12, 2016 Oakdale Park, Salina • riverfestival.com Salina Arts & Humanities • A department of the City of Salina Festival Mission Inside To celebrate the arts and this community Welcome 2 through a festival happening that is Festival Jam 4 accessible to anyone - physically, What’s New at the Festival 5 psychologically, and economically. Performance Times 6-7 Entertainment (alphabetical) 8-11 Artyopolis Children’s Area 12-13 Salina Arts & Humanities Welcome Fine Art Show 14-18 Programs Four Rivers Craft Show 19-21 Welcome to the The best weekend Arts Infusion 40th Anniversary of summer has Community Art & Design Festival Food 22-23 of the Smoky Hill arrived! The Community Services & Programs Map 24-25 Cultural Connections Calendar River Festival in community has once Art/Craft Demonstrations 26 Salina, Kansas. We again provided the Friday Night Live Festival Legacies 27 welcome and invite resources to create Horizons Grants Program Smoky Hill River Festival you to experience a truly remarkable Art Installations 28-30 Spring Poetry Series and explore this experience for Festival Supporters 31-37 remarkable festival of everyone who attends Salina Cultural Organizations 38-45 the arts! the 40th Smoky Hill Contact us: (785) 309-5770 Staff & Committees 46 River Festival. More Please be sure to spend time enjoying this year [email protected] Festival Fitness Five 46 than 20 committees help coordinate the work which is stuffed full of wonderful food delights salinaarts.com of 2000 volunteers who offer valuable services Good Stuff to Know 47 with more than 30 food vendors. After enjoying riverfestival.com throughout the Festival. some of the eclectic delights, stroll through the Salina Arts & Humanities Fine Arts and Four Rivers Craft Shows and While at first glance the Smoky Hill River Plan Ahead for the Festival engage with artists one-on-one to experience Festival looks similar to years past, there are Commissioners June 8-11, 2017 their work. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets lots of brand-new things to taste, hear, see and Jim Cates and enjoy summertime fun. If you have children, experience. A majority of the acts on stage and Trent Davis, City Commission Liaison you will want to spend some time exploring more than 30 artists are displaying their work Craig Hinca the arts with them and challenging them in the here for the first time. Take time to check out the Melissa Hodges Short On Cash? Steve Hoekstra pint-sized metropolis where your children can be new mural along with exciting art installations, UMB Bank ATM on grounds by Tammy Jarvis tennis court restrooms creative. demonstrations, and roving artists throughout Leslie Mangrum Additional ATMs located near Oakdale Park: the park. Jacob Palmateer Take time to walk through the park and enjoy the • Bank of Tescott - 600 S. Santa Fe Ave Sarah Starr, Student Liaison wide variety of music and cultures that appear on The spirit of the Smoky Hill River Festival lives • Central National Bank - 454 S. Ohio Neil Ward • First Bank Kansas - 235 S. Santa Fe stage throughout the Festival grounds. You will find all year long in Salina with great music, theatre, Brian Weigel folk, country, soul and many other forms of music visual arts, literature and museums featured in • Rose Hill Bank - 317 S. Santa Fe • Sunflower Bank - 400 S. Santa Fe to enjoy during your stay. this program. Take time to explore all that there Salina Arts & Humanities is to do. We greatly appreciate your support of (Salina Regional Health Center) We are very happy to have you in Salina. There’s Salina’s community celebration. Foundation Board Members no better way to kick off your summer than by Maggie Smith Hemmer spending a weekend at the Smoky Hill River Thanks for being here! Aaron Morrison Festival. Be our guest! Celebrate the arts! Trey Mowery Brad Anderson Carolyn Peterson Mayor Kaye J Crawford Executive Director Mark Ritter Steve Ryan Festival Hours Mark Wedel Thursday 4 - 10 p.m. Monte White Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ann Zimmerman Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. riverfestival.com

2 3 Festival Jam What’s New Thursday 6 to 10 p.m., Eric Stein Stage Explore, Engage and Experience Party on down! It all begins with the mind-blowing Festival Jam-16 bands of every imaginable musical style, changing every 15 minutes! The Jam showcases regional and local entertainers in a quick-time format building to the colossal Giant Jam at what’s new at the Festival! evening’s end. Food vendors open their booths at 4:00 p.m. with a full menu of Festival fare. Start with the Jam and kick back `til Sunday-there’s a lot more ahead!

6:00 p.m. Room 347 8:00 p.m. Split Decision Alternative Rock Rock/Country 6:15 p.m. A.M. 8:15 p.m. Dunebuggy R&B, Jazz & Hip Hop Pop Rock 6:30 p.m. Pandora Roxx 8:30 p.m. Paramount Rock `80’s Rock 6:45 p.m. The Backseat Drivers 8:45 p.m. The Rob Northcutt Band Rock Country 7 brand-new art installations including 7:00 p.m. Everyday Lights Americana 9:00 p.m. Soul Preachers “Reach for the Skies” over the Eric Stein Stage. Rock 7:15 p.m. Bootleg Mercy See pages 28-30 for details. Rock 9:15 p.m. The Last National Band Old Time Rock ’n’ Roll 7:30 p.m. Cheryl Rutz & The Lewis 14 first-time entertainers on the two main stages Street Soul 9:30 p.m. Steve Hanson & Co. Blues & Rock Classic Rock and a new Dixieland Six cruising on a vintage firetruck. 7:45 p.m. The Banned 9:45 p.m. The Blades Rock Rockin’ Horn Band 136 artists displaying brand new work. Times are approximate. Lineup is subject to change. 3 new craft demonstrators including Salina native John Keeling.

6 new tempting foods at 33 great booths.

A great commemorative 40th-anniversary Festival Print and T-Shirt.

5 new and engaging Creation Crossing crafts for kids.

Richard Renner’s Recycle Cycle, Ciara MacKenzie and new tunes from Big Bang Boom on Arty’s Stage.

4 5 Performance Times Performance Times

Eric Stein Stage Bravo Salina! Stage Stage II Arty’s Stage Friday Friday 10:00 a.m. Salina High South New Dawn Singers Kidz Bop 10:00 a.m. Ernest James Zydeco Jason Divad Victor and Penny and their 11:00 a.m. Loose Change Orchestra Salina Jazz Academy 11:00 a.m. Boxley Brothers Happy Faces Entertainment 12:00 p.m. YØUTH Hannah Schroeder and the Turncoats 12:00 p.m. The Juke Joint 5 Drum Safari 1:00 p.m. Kahli Abdu and VHS Safari Mo Christo presents Slambonanza with A.M. 1:00 p.m. Treehouse Big Bang Boom 2:00 p.m. Ernest James Zydeco Mo Christo presents Slambonanza with A.M. 2:00 p.m. Parsonsfield Ann Zimmerman 3:00 p.m. The Mastersons Dick Lourie 3:00 p.m. Everyday Lights Richard Renner 4:00 p.m. SUNU Synchronis 4:00 p.m. Kahli Abdu and VHS Safari Drum Safari 5:00 p.m. The Rocketboys 5:00 p.m. YØUTH Happy Faces Entertainment Friday, June 10, 7:00 – 10:30 Victor and Penny and their 6:00 p.m. The Juke Joint 5 Big Band Dance 6:00 p.m. Loose Change Orchestra Big Bang Boom 7:00 p.m. Parsonsfield Bobby Layne & His Orchestra 7:00 p.m. The Mastersons Salina Bicentennial Center 8:30 p.m. Reckless Kelly No outside food or beverage brought into this event. 8:30 p.m. Saturday Saturday 10:00 a.m. Salina Municipal Band We’ve Got the Beat! 10:00 a.m. Ernest James Zydeco Happy Faces Entertainment Bravo! Book Reading: Darcy Leech, 11:00 a.m. The Juke Joint 5 Emery Diercks 11:00 a.m. The Mastersons Drum Safari 12:00 p.m. YØUTH Ashley Wheeler 12:00 p.m. Kahli Abdu and VHS Safari Jason Divad Victor and Penny and their 1:00 p.m. Parsonsfield cash hollistah.presents ONE MIC 1:00 p.m. Loose Change Orchestra Big Bang Boom 2:00 p.m. The Blades cash hollistah.presents ONE MIC 2:00 p.m. The Juke Joint 5 Ann Zimmerman 3:00 p.m. Ernest James Zydeco Bravo! hip hop show 3:00 p.m. Boxley Brothers Richard Renner 4:00 p.m. The Calamity Cubes! Bravo! hip hop show 4:00 p.m. Steve Hanson & Co. Ciera MacKenzie 5:00 p.m. The Mastersons 5:00 p.m. YØUTH Big Bang Boom 6:00 p.m. SUNU 6:00 p.m. Parsonsfield Drum Safari featuring Mr. Kneel 7:00 p.m. Kahli Abdu and VHS Safari 7:00 p.m. The Opinions 8:30 p.m. The Rocketboys 8:30 p.m. Sunday Sunday 10:00 a.m. Salina High Central Jazz Band Ruby Tilton 10:00 a.m. RoJean Loucks Richard Renner 11:00 a.m. Wheatland Brass Quintet Tamara Howe School of Dance 11:00 a.m. Ann Zimmerman Jason Divad Victor and Penny and their 12:00 p.m. Loose Change Orchestra Ciera MacKenzie 12:00 p.m. Singers from Kansas Wesleyan Thad Beach 1:00 p.m. The Opinions Treehouse 1:00 p.m. Ernest James Zydeco Happy Faces Entertainment 2:00 p.m. The Calamity Cubes! Ashley Wheeler 2:00 p.m. Everyday Lights Ciera MacKenzie 3:00 p.m. SUNU 3:00 p.m. Victor and Penny and their Loose Change Orchestra Drum Safari featuring Mr. Kneel 4:00 p.m. SUNU 4:00 p.m.

6 7 Entertainment Entertainment Acme Fife & Drum The Blades The Calamity Cubes! Drum Safari Kidz Bop Salina, KS Salina, KS Wichita, KS featuring Mr. Kneel Salina, KS Authentic fife and drum music Salina’s own horn-based Kansas City, MO “Kidz Bop” albums are com- from the American Revolution, party band always has During this high-energy, posed of kid-friendly versions the Civil War, adaptations of something new to offer— interactive performance, of Top 40 radio hits and are Irish, Scottish and English folk great vocals, amazing children are invited to join in sung by and for young children. tunes and modern rudimental- percussion and a feel- on a musical “safari” in which Join Eric Stein Stage Manager style field drumming greet you at good vibe. they meet different African Loren Banninger, ably assisted the Bicentennial Center Bridge animals whose names are set by granddaughter Brooke, as he and throughout the Festival. Bobby Layne to rhythm. On Saturday and plays the tunes for this karaoke & His Orchestra Sunday, they will be joined Happy Faces session just for kids!! Thad Beach with vocalist Trudy DuMay The Calamity Cubes, a three- by Mr. Kneel, who creates Entertainment Salina, KS Lincoln, NE piece string band, bring original inspired original hip-hop Kansas City, MO RoJean Loucks Thad will feature original songs After 58 years in Big Band songs and individual singing music to assist educators and Dennis Porter is sure to keep Lindsborg, KS and stories for children of all music, Bobby Layne continues and playing styles to the table. parents in promoting children’s crowds laughing as he engages A midlife encounter with a harp ages! From Pumpkin Jack and to keep the music of the They complement one another social, emotional and cognitive Festival fans young and old in a led RoJean into harp playing the Bug Juice Blues to Catfish ’30’s, ’40’s and ’50’s alive with with a mix of vocal harmonies, development. host of entertaining games and for her personal enjoyment, for County and Kalamazoo! “String of Pearls,” “In the banjo, guitar, bass fiddle and activities. Teaching, playing and healing and to compose music Performed on guitar, ukulele, Mood,” “Stardust,” and many harmonicas. The Cubes like to Ernest James Zydeco having lots of fun is what these for others to play. She will open harmonica, flyswatters and other favorites. Vocalist Trudy switch instruments in between Kansas City, MO shows are all about. Come give Stage II on Sunday morning Thad’sBand in a Bucket! DuMay “brings out the best in songs and delight in giving it a try! with inspiring melodies to a song, in the Big Band style.” lively, interactive stage shows. soothe the soul. Big Bang Boom These boys enjoy old trucks, The Juke Joint 5 Greensboro, NC Boxley Brothers simple living and floating along Boston, MA Dick Lourie This rockin’ three-piece Olathe, KS the rivers and creeks of Kansas. The Juke Joint 5 focuses on the Somerville, MA power-pop band consists of Only good things can happen sounds you might have heard The front man for Boston group talented artists and longtime when guitar, mandolin, bass, The Dixieland Six emerging in the early 1950’s The Juke Joint 5, Lourie will musiciansChuck Folds, Steve and harmonica are combined Salina, KS from some distant, crackling, perform a collection of poems Willard and Eddie Walker.They with a diverse repertoire from These toe-tapping local Ernest James, a professional late-night radio station. Their based on the history and music write songs with a pop sensibil- the ’60’s to present day. Fred musicians will bring back the zydeco and blues musician for influences include jumped-up of Mississippi; “When Poetry ity by cleverly mixing alterna- Green, Dan Miller, and Dean vintage fire truck and will be more than 15 years, draws on urban rhythm and blues; the Meets the Blues”, a collection of tive, hip-hop, pop, country and Daily present amazing acoustic roving around the park and his Southern roots to share his raw Delta country sound just poems based on the history and other genres to create music sounds that promise to be a joy down Food Row. joy through music. e band’s recently getting electrified in music of Clarksdale, Mississippi. thatchildren AND parents can to experience. rst shows were in 2004, and Chicago; Memphis rockabilly; relate to and enjoy!! Jason Divad they recorded their rst profes- and the primitive beginnings of Ciera MacKenzie Kansas City, KS sional album in 2008. rock ’n’ roll. Cache, OK Jason Divad is a self-taught MacKenzie is a youthful, Bravo Events object manipulator born in Everyday Lights Kahli Abdu and energetic singer/songwriter with Book Reading cash hollistah. Kansas City. Salina, KS VHS Safari a voice reminiscent of a young Salina, KS presents ONE MIC Over the Everyday Lights is a group of Brooklyn, NY Alison Krause. Her songs are Horizons recipient Darcy Salina, KS years, Jason musicians with a love for folk upbeat with a positive message Leech will share an excerpt cash brings the monthly has honed and jazz rhythms. Covering for everyone. Mackenzie’s sweet from her recent book From session from Ad Astra his skills songs from The Civil Wars to melodies and soulful country My Mother. Local spoken Books & Coffeehouse to the and pushed The Beatles, their surprising licks have an almost shockingly word poet Emery Diercks will Festival!Enjoy original spoken his luck arrangements always keep the mature sound for a 14-year-old read from her 2015 published word and music from talented with knives, audience guessing and looking musician. work this is not a love note. artists from across the state. torches, forward to the next song. Nigerian born, Abdu’s music Feel free to share some of axes and hip hop Show has always been about chan- YOUR material….if you dare!! the dreaded Hannah Schroeder neling memories from his Regional hip hop acts from stinky-shoe Mo Christo presents and the Turncoats childhood into words, melodies Kansas and Oklahoma. juggling. Salina, KS • Left E. Grove, Lawrence Slambonanza with A.M. and rhythms. His self-created From A favorite of the Bravo! stage • Damien Styles, Wichita The Ad Astra poetry slam genre, World Electro, com- handstands last year, Hannah is a singer and • Kadence OKC, Okla. City competition comes to the binesgroovybeats and ‘80’s pop to comedy, Jason has matured acoustic guitarist. Her smooth • Lando, Salina Bravo! stage hosted by Mo synthesizers, blended with the (a little) and so has his act. vocal style has been compared • Samuel David, Wichita Christo with house band A.M. rhythms, beautiful melodies, to artists such as Ingrid guitars and driving percussion Michaelson and Regina Spektor. that encompass African music. 8 9 Entertainment Entertainment SUNU Up, Up & Away! Wheatland The Mastersons Lawrence, KS Balloon Entertainment Brass Quintet Austin, TX SUNU has consistently Liberty, MO Salina, KS A husband and wife team of delivered what isdescribed as Festival favorites Johnna and The Wheatland Brass Quintet de instrumentalists, this duo’s “A wall of drums, horns, and Johninteract with the crowd is a traditional brass ensemble lilting song cra and charismatic funk”. Employing West-African while twisting andturning made up of area musicians who chemistry have won over listen- percussion suchas djembe and plastic balloons into artistic3-D have played in and around the ers around the world. dunun,combined with a trio creatures, hats and more as area for decades. Don’t you love of powerhouse horns and a they rove throughout the the sound of a French Horn? drivingrhythm section, allows park.Evenour youngest Festival Reckless Kelly Salina High Central the band to mix elements of goers willbe the stars, as these We’ve Got The Beat! Austin, TX Jazz Band Afrobeat,funk, jazz and R&B. balloon artists deliverone-of-a- Salina, KS Led by brothers Willy (vocals/ Learning the art of improvisation kind creations to enhance the Logan, Jackson, and Corbin are guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals/ is like learning how to fly; you Festivalcelebration! three young men who play their ddle/mandolin/harmonica), just have to make the leap. Enjoy drums to provide the sounds alternative country-rock outt these young players – surprising Victor and Penny they love! They guarantee that Reckless Kelly formed in Bend, things will happen! and their Loose you’ll love it, too! We’ve Got OR before relocating to Austin in Change Orchestra The Beat! The Opinions October 1996. A high-energy live Salina High South Kansas City, MO Kansas City, KS performance, Reckless Kelly will New Dawn Singers Victor & Penny is a Chicago YØUTH e Opinions have spent several knock your boots o with their Led by the inimitable Eddie and KC-based duo singing Nashville, TN decades pounding out energetic heartfelt country songs and a Creer, this ensemble displays music they call Antique Pop YØUTH is rock ‘n’ roll. Sampling music hard-hitting edge of rock ‘n’ roll. surprising set choices, arrange- Synchronis on ukulele and a lovely old the moniker that spans from the 1950’s to the ments and vocals. Emporia, KS guitar. Playing vintage instru- of singer and last decade as well as providing Richard Renner Synchronis brings a unique ments with modern sensibil- multi-instru- Lawrence, KS Salina Jazz Academy original tunes. e Opinions fusion of alternative, progressive ity, they bring a fresh twist to mentalist Led by William McMosley, this have an edgy, bouncy, and Join Richard Renner as he and grunge rock, coupled with music of the early 20th century Julian Dente. Born in Nashville, group of young jazz players quirky style uniquely their own. entertains to make Festival-goers varied meters and rich harmonies. and unique arrangements of TN and raised on a tour bus plays several dates through the laugh, giggle and guaw as they Mellow undertones and deep, modern tunes with character- with two musical parents, Dente year. Many participate in the Parsonsfield are awed by the merriment he soul-crushing riffs make istic charm and good humor. recorded his first EP at age 19 Salina Municipal Band. North Hampton, MA creates. Whether Renner is on Synchronis is the up-and-comer They are joined by the Loose under his given name, making stage or strolling across Oakdale Kansas has been waiting for. Change Orchestra to form a splash in his hometown and Park, kids and families will enjoy Salina a lively quartet, playing fun, on the East coast. In 2014, he him and his new Recylce Cycle as Municipal Band Tamara Howe melodic tunes for all ages. rebranded his music as YØUTH a Festival favorite! Now celebrating an impressive School of Dance and began creating emotional, 132 years, this hometown band Salina, KS personal, and smart composi- The Rocketboys plays from the great American National award winning tions with dense orchestration Austin, TX songbook and much more. and indie-rock undertones. e Rocketboys’ sound reects dancers from Salina. Parsonseld is a ve-piece the Texas landscape from which Singers from Treehouse Ashley Wheeler alternative folk band that they hail: vast yet sparse, deso- Kansas Wesleyan Salina, KS Salina, KS late yet rich and abundant. Re- infuses rowdy rock-n-roll spirit Salina, KS Sarah and Tim’s music reects the Wheeler has a melodic and views oen highlight the band’s into their bluegrass and folk The program will feature solo/ many dimensions of life’s journey. powerful voice, accompanied by parity to textural acts such as inuences. is group blows ensemble singers from Kansas Sarah’s songwriting, described as her guitar. She is a treat to see. Band of Horses and Death Cab away any perceptions of what Wesleyan’s vocal program, “personal, honest and unguard- for Cutie while retaining the Jason Ware Ann Zimmerman one might think mandolins and performing classical pieces. This ed,” is accompanied by Tim’s mass appeal of Coldplay and Salina, KS Salina, KS banjos should sound like. energetic and impressive group delectable mandolin interludes. e Verve. Catch a pre-headlin- is directed by Ken Hakoda. You’ll find theatre artist and Her confident Kansas style Prestige School of Dance ing performance on Friday at Ruby Tilton storyteller Jason Ware roving and award-winning songs have Rising Stars and Eric Stein Stage at 5 p.m. Steve Hanson & Co. Ellsworth, KS through Artyopolis with taken her across the continent. Dance Company Salina, KS Many Festival-goers will theatrical props and tales of Zimmerman sings songs that Salina, KS Whether bluesy rock or a recognize Ruby as the fearless whimsy. This year Ware will tell the stories of everyday life. National award winning surprising interpretation of a leader of Arty’s Stage, a position perform excerpts from his Her melodies and lyrics provide dancers based out of Salina. standard tune, it’s sure to have she has held for 22 years. She is favorite Shel Silverstein poems humor and warmth that will Look for them Saturday at the a certain “Hanson” spin…and also an accomplished singer and and stories. His performances make you smile. At Stage II roving stage. you just never know who might folk-guitar player. are guaranteed to be a treat for this year, she is joined by her be sitting in! young and old. musical friends the BandAnnaz. 10 11 First Treasures Art for Young Collectors Artopolis In its 16th year, First Treasures provides find out more about the artistic process an opportunity for young art patrons ages and the artists. One of the Festival’s most celebrated features…explore a variety of “make and take” projects, four to 13 to choose and purchase original activities, games, and entertainment for children of all ages! (east of Headquarters) First Treasures is open from artwork at child-affordable prices of $5 or Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on less. This tented venue features a variety Saturday, June 11 only. Creation Crossing of media made available by Festival artists • Children pre-register for entrance time The home of free make-and-take projects and craftpersons. blocks, staggered every 30 minutes. • Hang on to Your Hat! The First Treasures event encourages, • Registration for entrance time blocks begins • Scratch Art educates and develops art patrons of the • Fancy Filters at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 (gates future. Young art buyers also enjoy an • Spray Bottle Watercolor Painting open at 10:00 a.m. Saturday). • Sandpaper Art opportunity to seek out the artists on • Be in line a minimum of five to 10 minutes • Magic Sculptures grounds to talk about their purchase and before your entrance time block begins. • Arty Totes • Loops ‘N’ Laces Button Boulevard • Design and create a one-of-a-kind button Baby Station • A shady spot to change a diaper, feed your baby or give your little ones a break from the sun and heat. Other Fun Places • Arty’s Stage (see pg. 6 - 7 for schedule) Be a part of YOUR local history! • Paintchoo Plaza, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina We want to hear your stories • Mistical Oasis • Lego Lane and memories of Salina • Ident-A-Kid and Saline County. Game Street Salina Public Library is launching a Pay to Play; 25-50 cents per game nontraditional oral history project. • Pop-A-Shot, Salina Catholic Youth Organization StoryCatchers: Recording the Stories • Fish Bowl Toss, Salina Catholic Youth Organization of Our Community will record short • Dustbowl Days Mini Golf, Smoky Hill Museum interviews at the Smoky Hill River • Milk Bottle Throw, Ottawa County Carnival Festival. The library’s program will Benefits Ottawa County Carnival Scholarship Fund focus on stories from Salina and • Rainbow Ring Toss, Solomon Corporation Saline County. Benefits National Sisterhood United for Journeymen Linemen Look for them on Game Street. Picture Interested in participating in a full- Yourself at length StoryCatchers interview? Please the Festival! contact Barbara Mulvihill, Information Services Librarian, at bmulvihill@ salpublib.org, 785-825-4624 or visit the library at 301 W. Elm. Need more information? Check out the library’s Facebook page and web site at www.salinapubliclibrary.org.

12 13 75 74 73 Fine Art Show The wonderful artists who travel to Salina to Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fine Art Booths 72 participate in the Smoky Hill River Festival Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fine Art Show are dependent on people who Numbers 1 – 75 correspond with numbers purchase original work to make their living. 71 on artist tents. Sections are designated by Red SectionRed Section Strong sales attract high-quality artists and coordinating rows of tent numbers help ensure the show’s national ranking and and sidewalk colors. future success. In the Fine Art Show, you will 70 find a great variety of excellent work with returning award winner 69 prices from $20 to $10,000. Thank you for Contributor to First Treasures your patronage and support. program (see pg. 13) 68 67 66 65 64 Purple Section Magenta Sidewalk Section 8. Jenna Weaver Orange Sidewalk Section 1. Brian J. Sullivan Charleston, SC 16. Andrea LeBeau 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Champaign, IL Drawing: Hand-drawn Carbondale, IL Painting: Works in oil illustrations inked through Fiber: Unique and fluid line work 56 55 54 53 referencing Americana and handmade wearable fiber art 5152 50 old advertising logos 9. Dale Roark 17. Mark Freeman Yellow Section 2. Kristen Haug Augusta, KS Ellinwood, KS Silver Lake, KS Sculpture: Bronze wildlife Ceramics: Slip-decorated, 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Jewelry: One-of-a-kind sculpture high fire wheel-thrown sterling jewelry built around 10. Penny Dobson pottery and sculpture 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 unusual gemstones Rome, GA 18. Michael Cherepak 3. Ron Mynatt Mixed Media: Fine art Lake Tapawingo, MO Blue Section Springdale, AR infused with folk art Printmaking: Prints Glass: Hand-blown art glass 11. Baldwin Toys depicting the simple created in a variety of colors Omaha, NE joys and variety which

Fine Art Fine 33 34 35 29 30 31 32 and sizes surround us Information Wood: Hand-carved 22 4. Joseph & Bridget heirloom toys for adults and 19. Peggy Corpeny 28 2627 25 24 23 Farmer children Indian Hills, CO St. Charles, MO 12. Sandra Freeman Photography: Images of Orange Section Metal: Welded, riveted, Denver, CO often overlooked elements 16 17 18 19 20 21 brazed and soldered found- Jewelry: Gold and sterling of the natural world object sculptures silver jewelry with hand-cut 20. Sandy James stones McHenry, IL 15 14 13 12 11 Green Sidewalk Section 13. Jeff & Tom Unzicker Jewelry: Electroformed 5. Mike Dwyer Newton, KS copper botanical specimens Green Section Loveland, CO Ceramics: Wheel-thrown finished with patinas Sculpture: Bronze limited- stoneware pottery 21. Don Tran 5 6 7 8 9 10 edition sculpture of wildlife 14. Mark & Lee-Etta St. Louis, MO and children Van de Bogart Fiber: Hand-sewn silk 4 3 2 1 6. Aaron Ashcraft Bronson, FL embroidery Salt Lake City, UT Jewelry: Hand-fabricated 22. Joseph Rincones Magenta Section Ceramics: Stoneware pottery contemporary jewelry Wichita, KS and sculpture 15. Dana Echols Ceramics: Wheel-thrown 7. Stephen & Bonnie Windsor, CO contemporary porcelain Harmston Photography: Hand-printed pottery Chandler, AZ artistic views of natural See pages 15-17 23. Annie Glotzbach Printmaking: Original fine scenes Overland Park, KS for a numeric art landscape prints Painting: Pigmented wax listing of artists. layered on wood

14 15 Fine Art Show Fine Art Show 24. Scott Simmons 31. Charlene Marsh 48. Meredith Host 58. Shellie Bender 68. C. J. Bradford Belleville, WI Nashville, TN Kansas City, MO Lawrence, KS Flower Mound, TX Glass: Functional and Painting: Plein air and Ceramics: Contemporary Jewelry: Wearable sculpture Drawing: Whimsical and sculptural blown glass studio oil paintings on functional porcelain pottery combining sterling silver, thought-provoking drawings 25. Anthony Grant panels decorated with bright colors rubber and pearls with 69. Hill & Nicole Brin and patterns Louisville, CO 32. Gregory Folken magnetic closures Cotopaxi, CO Painting: Representational Wichita, KS 49. Tammy Rice 59. Steve Frank Sculpture: Contemporary and impressionist paintings Printmaking: Monotype Lincoln, NE St. Louis, MO sculpture made from found 26. Jason Becker prints involving introspec- Jewelry: Handmade sterling Wood: Segmented wood objects, clay, stone and steel silver jewelry with natural Hutchinson, KS tion, nature and people sculptures stones Jewelry: Hand-cast sterling 33. Anthony Huonder 60. Ynon Mabat silver jewelry Minneapolis, MN 50. Nichole Collins Longwood, FL Yates Center, KS 27. Cort Anderson Ceramics: Wheel-thrown, Mixed Media: Original Jewelry: Handmade jewelry Belle Plaine, KS altered and assembled photographs, watercolors stoneware of sterling silver and 18k and pen drawings layered Photography: Black and gold white photographs on rag 34. Wendy Witchner digitally paper with carbon pigment Ajo, AZ 51. Justin Marable 61. Susan Hill inks Jewelry: Oxidized silver Lawrence, KS Kansas City, MO 41. Harold Siefert 28. Jeff & Susan Laing wire and metal jewelry Printmaking: Hand-pulled Fiber: Fiber collage using Houston, TX prints mixed with imagina- Woodland Park, CO featuring antique buttons hand-woven tapestry, pieced Sculpture: Whimsical and tive social landscape Sculpture: Unique hand- 35. Ken Nelsen fabric and embroidery Red Sidewalk Section endearing bronze sculpture fabricated stainless steel Maryville, MO 52. Rick Wright 62. Stephen Smith 70. Rick Canham 42. Steve & Rita Lohr Kansas City, MO sculpture Wood: Boxes made Broken Arrow, OK Portland, OR Olathe, KS Painting: Bold and semi- from contrasting turned Painting: Expressionistic oil Photography: Abstract and Mixed Media: Organic- abstract expressive paintings Blue Sidewalk Section hardwoods paintings minimalist impressions of based mixed media with of the human form 29. Debra Costello 36. Laura Nugent photography/painting 63. Philip Hall wilderness events Talmage, NE Merriam, KS 53. Reiko Cunningham New Smyrna Beach, FL 71. Gary Allen West Des Moines, IA Glass: Original stained glass Painting: Contemporary, Yellow Sidewalk Section Jewelry: Abstract art jewelry Omaha, NE Ceramics: Functional and designs color-field and pattern 64. Conrad Wempe Jewelry: Fabricated, forged 43. Ted Armulowicz sculptural porcelain with painting Emporia, KS and cast contemporary gold 30. Oscar Matos Linares Liberty Hll, TX sgraffito and glaze finish Chicago, IL 37. Alex Watson Wood: Hand-crafted wood Wood: Hand-crafted jewelry. Photography: Botanicals Kansas City, MO 54. Brian Jensen heirloom furniture using 72. Gregory Arth turnings from natural Minnetrista, MN inspired by Puerto Rico Ceramics: Functional habitats high-quality woods and old Colleyville, TX Painting: Contemporary modern wheel-thrown terra joinery construction Mixed Media: Fresco panels 44. Diane Lawrence graphic paintings in acrylic cotta pots for the home 65. Sheldon Ganstrom collaged with plaster, oil Berryton, KS 55. Lisa D’Agostino 38. M. Kemper Fiber: Silk painting Hays, KS glaze, and precious metal Oklahoma City, OK Vallejo, CA leaf Ceramics: Wheel-thrown Painting: Watercolor 45. Jerry Brown Jewelry: Sterling silver trans- and hand-built ceramics Lee’s Summit, MO 73. Rick Martin portraits of the psychologi- formed into wearable art with hard-edge, expression- Englewood, CO Drawing/Pastels: Pastel cal landscape 56. Gabriel Bloodworth istic glaze Metal: Mid-century modern paintings of Midwestern Springfield, MO 39. Gayle Wans landscapes 66. Daniel Gegen metal sculpture Leawood, KS Glass: Hand-blown glass Wichita, KS 46. Terry Groseclose 74. Shawn Wolter Photography: Nature- utilizing traditional Italian Ceramics: Contemporary Grimes, IA Berthoud, CO and Scandinavian techniques inspired still life photo- functional ceramic work Mixed Media: Spray paint graphs printed on natural Jewelry: Gold, silver and with bold pattern and color gemstones combined with Purple Sidewalk Section and mixed-media collages watercolor paper 67. Klaus Kuntscher on canvas metalworking and lapidary 40. Glen & Gayle Wans techniques 57. Clark Crenshaw Shawnee Mission, KS 75. Kathrin Schmidt Leawood, KS Garland, TX Painting: Traditional Iowa City, IA Digital: Altered landscapes 47. Gillian Kemper Photography: Night photog- watercolor paintings Oklahoma City, OK Jewelry: One-of-a-kind with hand-painted layers on raphy showing stars, light pearl jewelry made in silver wood Printmaking: A collection painting and neon lights of oil monotypes from the or gold Landscape/Trees series 16 17 Fine Art Show Four Rivers Craft Show 22nd Annual Art Patron Program Purchase Awards Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Numbers 1 – 54 correspond returning award winner with numbers on craftpersons’ The Art Patron Program significantly contributes This year, $1,500 in artwork will be selected by a Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Contributor to First Treasures exhibit tents. to the quality and national reputation of the Fine member of the community to be purchased for Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. program (see pg. 13) Art Show. For purchase pledges of $250 or more, the Festival Community Art Collection. In past Sections are designated colors. patrons enjoy a gourmet breakfast for two, earliest years, artwork was added to the collection from viewing of the show, and can present award selections made by the jurors of the Fine Art Show Red Section 10. Edward Rohr 19. Amy & Matt Palmer placards to artists from whom they purchase. Stop using the Juror Purchase Award of $1,500. The 1. Dave Piper Belle Plaine, KS Bay City, WI by the Fine Art Information tent to learn about 2016 Community Art Collection Purchase Partner San Antonio, TX Wood: Functional turned Jewelry: Jewelry that makes this stellar program which generates more than is Salina Adult Education Center. Representatives Leather: Handmade sandals wood items including bowls a statement and tells a story $135,000 in purchases a year. Kelly Mobray and Rebecca Rhaesa will work with using antique tools and vases 20. Desiree Warren Mentor Collector and arts educator Lori Wright 2. Tracine Saulters 11. John LaRosa Kansas City, MO 2016 from Kansas Wesleyan University to purchase Abilene, KS Weston, CO Mixed Media: Unique Festival meaningful work for the collection, to be placed Jewelry: Mixed media Glass: Unique, multi-layered wall art made from 100% T-Shirt on public display at their facility in south Salina. jewelry: indigenous beads, fused glass plates, bowls and salvaged material The T-shirt is metals, glass and collage sculpture 21. Caroline Clarke a variation of Merit Awards 3. Timothy Lockwood 12. Holly Ulm Thomaston, GA the Festival Cash Merit Fillmore, UT Nisswa, MN Leather: Handmade Print designed Award winners Wood: Heirloom-quality Jewelry: Butterfly conser- leather purses by Lawrence are determined jewelry boxes vation art as talismans of 22. Eric Mort transformation artist Michael by jurors, based 4. Cyndi Buck Austin, TX Krueger on the overall Idledale, CO 13. Debbie Wiles Jewelry: Flame-worked and features merit of the Clothing: Hand-dyed and Mattoon, IL pocket galaxy glass spheres Festival body of work upcycled cashmere women’s Mixed Media: Distinctive 23. Lucy Moore and unique gourd art highlights from the past. Shirts are available in exhibited by each clothing and accessories Anniston, AL a wide range of youth and adult sizes in both artist. $1,500 5. Charley Forsyth 14. Michelle Haden Fiber: Handmade stuffed women’s and regular cut. Stop by the Festival Martha Rhea Lawrence, KS Scottsdale, AZ toys, puppets and faux-fur Information Booths north of Eric Stein Stage and Award of Merit, Paper: Handmade prints Fiber: Trendy, fashionable blankets handbags and totes near Kenwood Bridge to pick up one for your one $1,000, two inspired by the Midwest 24. Jane Smith very own! $900, three $700, 6. Humberto & Denise 15. Julie Cates Bailey, CO and three $500 Robertson Salina, KS Fiber: Recycled plastic 2016 awards. Columbus, NM Mixed Media: Playful, fibers, layered and fused to colorful, energetic wood create FUN art Festival Saturday: Fine Jewelry: Sophisticated pieces inspired by words Print Art Information Tent – 2:45 p.m. steampunk jewelry 25. Connie Thatcher Donors 7. Bambi Freeman 16. Ronia Grillos House Springs, MO Freedom, CA contributing Jurors Ellinwood, KS Jewelry: Miniature booklets Fiber: Fine leather hats using for wee reflections $100 or more Ted Adler- Independent Artist-Ceramic Sculptor Ceramics: Thrown and hand-built using black clay, traditional leatherworking 26. Kendra Jennings to the Festival and Potter, Assistant Professor of Ceramics, techniques receive an Wichita State University, Wichita, KS underglaze and sgraffito Junction City, KS Ceramics: Hand-built original print. 8. Terry & Bonnie Blue Section Luke Jordan- Independent Artist-Photographer, functional pottery with The 2016 Art Educator, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Gibson Farmington, AR 17. Karen Pritchett a retro feel Festival Print Columbia, MO is a serigraph Stephanie Lanter- Independent Artist-Ceramic Wood: Handcrafted white 27. Kevin Williamson Clothing: Colorful upcycled Blue Springs, MO by Michael and Fiber Sculptor, Assistant Professor of oak baskets women’s clothing Wood: Fine Arts Krueger of Ceramics, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 9. David Crawford 18. Todd Shelby woodworking Dukno Yoon- Independent Artist-Jewelry Longmont, CO Lawrence, KS Columbia, MO (www.michaelkrueger.us). Created in a limited and Metalsmithing, Assistant Professor of Fiber: Beautiful tapestry 28. Kathleen Withers Ceramics: Whimsical Nisswa, MN edition of 250, each print is signed and numbered Metalsmithing and Jewelry at Kansas State purses and Eagle Nest functional pottery and Clothing: Hand-painted, by the artist. “Festival at 40” was inspired by pho- University, Manhattan, KS Hanging Chairs sculpture hand-dyed fun whimsical tographs of early Festivals and captures some of children’s clothing the random juxtapositions that make the event so exciting, unpredictable and visually fulfilling. 18 19 51 50 49 52 48 Four Rivers Craft Show 53 29. Shari Grenzow Mauer 39. Kyoung-Joa Park 50. David Jessup 54 Kiel, WI Rochelle Park, NJ Boulder, CO Mixed Media: Colorful Fiber: Fiber fashion Mixed Media: Home and Green Section 47 outdoor art pieces accessories garden art 30. David Switzer 40. Robert & Cheryl Lyall 51. Marcia Whitt Four Rivers Augusta, KS Indianola, IA Bethany, MO Leather: Functional leather Metal: Humor helps Furniture: Refined yet rustic Craft Booths 45 46 products designed with a transform recycled metals furniture, accents and acces- 43 44 Southwestern flair into inside/outside art sories 41. Sally Wade 52. Christopher Heuer 40 Yellow Section Tyler, TX Columbia, MO 42 41 39 38 31. Annette Gordon Jewelry: One-of-a-kind, hand- Ceramics: Handmade 37 Paola, KS wrought sterling silver jewelry pottery, clay flutes and Mixed Media: Beautiful and whistles 42. Nina Paul 36 totally unique garden art Boulder, CO 53. Riley Fouts

handcrafted for you! Clothing: Original, colorful Smolan, KS Yellow Section 32. Sandra Knox hand-batiked clothing Soaps/Herbals: Handmade 35 Albuquerque, NM bath and beauty products Four Rivers Soaps/Herbals: Luxurious Green Section specializing in scents from a bygone era Craft Show handmade bath and body 43. Shani Solomon products Information Henderson, NV 54. Victoria Bolen 31 32 33 34 33. Bailey Marable Clothing: One-of-a-kind silk Albuquerque, NM Lawrence, KS wrap skirts and dresses Paper: Handmade papers Jewelry: Delicate and fun inspire original origami 30 28 27 26 44. Tayla Naden books, boxes and gifts 29 25 handmade sterling silver Lindsborg, KS jewelry Jewelry: Handcrafted copper 24 34. Terrell Powell jewelry and accessories Merit Awards

Austin, TX made with pennies and Cash Merit Award winners are Blue Section Mixed Media: various mixed media determined by jurors based on 23 Contemporary primitive 45. Jerry Lovenstein the overall merit of the body of works of art Mountain View, AR work exhibited by each artist: 35. Alice and Bob Legler Fiber: Grassy Creek Brooms, one $500, one $400 and three 17 18 19 20 21 22 Mission, KS individually handcrafted $300 awards. Mixed Media: Wood, 46. Liz Shedron Friday: Four Rivers Information gemstones, brass and metal 16 15 14 13 12 11 Long Lane, MO Tent – 2:45 p.m. 10 combine to create artistically Soaps/Herbals: Herbal soaps, crafted knives oils, remedy balms, spritzers Jurors 36. Stacey Ford Stastny and powders Sue Shoemaker Shea - Curator Red Section Austin, TX 47. Bill Brackett 9 - Gallery Manager Phoenix Leather: Handcrafted Cole Camp, MO Gallery, Lawrence, KS refillable journals made Metal: Steel botanical from scraps, pieces and parts 1 2 3 sculpture Meredith Host - Ceramic Artist 4 5 8 37. Art Hough 48. Roger Mathews - Utilitarian Pottery; Founding Evergreen, CO member of the Kansas City 6 Wichita, KS First Aid Center 7 Mixed Media: Unique wine Mixed Media: Kiln-formed Urban Potters, Kansas City, MO and whiskey-barrel furniture fused glass set in sculptured Michelle Dreher - Printmaker 38. Steve Coburn See pagesSee p age19-20s 21 -22 steel frames - Art Instructor at Nelson- Salina, KS for afor numeric a nume ric 49. Roger Mathews Atkins Museum of Art; Owner/ Ceramics: Functional Wichita, KS listinglisting of artists. of artists. stoneware and porcelain Operator of Two Tone Press, Jewelry: Fabricated in Kansas City, MO pottery sterling silver and set with semiprecious stones 20 20 21 Festival Food Festival Food Hours: Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. See numbers 1-33 on Festival map for vendor locations. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Menu items include food items $3 and under (other than drinks) Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Soft drinks, tea, coffee, or bottled water available

1. Paydro & Lena’s Catering 7. C/J Griffin Co. Inc. 17. Chapman’s Take Away & Concessions Indian Taco; Fry Bread (plain or w/cinnamon Grilled Pork & Mac Sandwich; Fresh Turkey Mini Taco Burger w/ Mini Nachos; Burrito; & sugar); Roasted Corn; Fresh Squeezed Veggie Wrap; Fresh Hummus Vegan Wrap; Smothered Burrito; Tamale; Hard Shell Tacos; Lemonade Grilled Cheese (kid portion); Assortment of Soft Shell Tacos; Taco Salad; Nachos; Nacho 8. TNT Concessions Desserts; Chips; Arizona Tea Supreme; Taco Burger; Mexican Gelatinas; Deep Fried Pickle; Grater Taters; Curly Fries; 18. Mermaid Café and Grill Aguas Frescas Flowering Onion; Deep Fried Candy Bar; Gyro (Chicken, Lamb, Steak, Seafood); 2. The Nut Place Cheese Curds; Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Quesadilla Dinner; Lobster & Seafood Cinnamon Roasted: Almonds, Pecans, Cherry Limeade, Sugar Free Lemonade Combo Dinner; Crab Cakes; Souvlaki Dinner; Cashews 9. Cappuccino Connections Sautéed Eggplant Dinner; Greek Salad w/ Pita; Hummus Plate; Veggie Pita; Fried Green 3. Pop’s Kettle Corn Chocolate Covered Frozen Cheesecake; Tomato; Frozen Drinks; Homemade Pie Kettle Corn or Cheddar Corn Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana; Fruit Bowl; 4. Westmoreland Concessions - Freezers (Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple); 19. Chubbs & Spudds Corndog Booth Frozen Cappuccino, Cappuccino, Latte, Jumbo Chicken Fried Steak or Catfish Mocha, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Fresh Squeezed Sandwich w/ Curly Fries; Popcorn Chicken, Jumbo Corndog; Super Jumbo Corndog; Fresh 26. Dippin’ Dots Lemonade/Limeade/Cherry Limeade Catfish or Popcorn Shrimp Basket w/ Curly Lemonade, Fresh Limeade Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream; Kookie Poofs; Dippin’ 10. There’s No Taste Like Home Fries; Curly Fries or Gator Taters (w/ cheese, Dots Floats & Shakes; Sundae 5. Lee’s Express chili or ranch); Nachos; Chili-Cheese Frito Chicken & Waffles; Chicken Cranberry Pecan 27. Big Drew’s Cajun Express Eggroll; Crab Rangoon; Shish Kabob (chicken, Pie; Cheesy Jalapeno Tater Munchers; Deep Wrap; Turkey Strawberry Slider; Apple Nachos pork, beef) w/ fried rice; Chicken Teriyaki on Fried Munchies - Dill Pickle Spears, Oysters, Cajun Chicken or Shrimp on a Stick; Shrimp w/ Caramel Sauce; Sloppy Joes w/ Chips; Stick w/ fried rice; General Tso Chicken, Orange Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Mushrooms, Green Creole; Red Beans, Sausage & Rice; Lemonade Loaded Potato w/Pulled Pork; Fried Peanut Chicken or Sesame Chicken w/ Fried Rice and Beans, Candy Bar on a Stick; Limeades & 28. Pacific Rim Noodles Butter & Jelly; Frozen Grilled Lemonade Lo Mein; Chicken Wings w/ Spicy Sauce and Cherry Limeades Veggie Noodle Bowl; Mango Lemonade, 11. Sweet & Sour Licorice Fried Rice; Grilled Chicken Teriyaki w/ fried 20. Old Time Ice Cream Mango Tea rice; Pad Thai Noodles or Fried Rice (chicken Sweet & Sour Flavored Licorice; Sweet & Sour Vanilla Homemade Ice Cream 29. C/J Griffin Co. Inc. – Pork Chop or shrimp); Boba Tea, Gatorade, Thai Tea Powders 21. Knights of Columbus Stuffed Cucumbers (seafood, tuna, chicken, 6. University United 12. Texas Red’s Catering Council #601 ranch); Nacho Grande; Nachos; Cheese Methodist Church Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ 2 Baby Red Potatoes; Enchilada; Quesadillas (cheese, steak chicken, Hot Dogs; Funnel Cakes w or w/o fruit Bierocks; Funnel Cakes; Apple or Cherry Slush Beef Brisket Sandwich w/ Baby Red Potatoes; beef); Bacon Wrapped Pork Chop on a Stick Pork Ribs; Rib Eye Steak Sandwich w/ Grilled topping; Chicken Strips; Peanut Butter & Jelly 30. Baker Man Onions; Baby Red Potatoes; Turkey Legs; Sandwich Coleslaw; Baked Beans; Lemonade 22. Russ & Annie’s Place Cannoli (Italian dessert cookie); Beignets; Giant Cinnamon Rolls; Chocolate Éclairs; Southern Slider; Pork Parfait; Hot Wings (w/ 13. Westmoreland Concessions - Elephant Ear; Stuffed Elephant Ear; Cinnamon ranch); Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich; Sausage/Bratwurst Bites; Country Breakfast (biscuit, gravy, Loaded Curly Fries; Fries; Smoked Beans; Italian or Polish (with Peppers, Onions, Kraut); sausage links, scrambled eggs, and fried Slaw; Dessert Specialty Peachy Pig Bratwurst with Kraut; Fresh Lemonade, Fresh potatoes); Biscuit & Gravy; A la Carte (sausage, Limeade 23. Old Home Root Beer eggs, potatoes); Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate 14. Dinky Dunkers Mini Donuts Homemade Root Beer 31. Tad’s Bodacious Burritos Donuts by the Dozen; Dipping Sauce 24. Sno Wizard on Wheels Chipotle Beef Burrito; Garlic Chicken (chocolate, etc as available) Regular and Sugar Free Shaved Ice; Magic Burrito; Black Bean & Spinach Burrito; Taco 15. Pizza Point Concessions River Festival Cup Salad (Beef, Chicken, Veggie); Nacholupa; Pizza by the Slice; Hot Wings; Lemonade 25. Mid State Cookers Quesadilla (Beef, Chicken, Cheese) Nachos; Nacho Supreme; Soft Tacos (beef or chicken); 16. Mama Mia Concessions LLC Calamari Steak (sandwich or on a stick); Alligator on a Stick; Chicken Tenders; Smoked Toppings (Sour Cream & Jalapenos); Lemonade Toasted Ravioli Sampler; Toasted Ravioli or Turkey Leg; Chicken Fried Pork Tenderloin 32. Cappuccino Connections Cannelloni; Chicken on a Stick; Meatballs on Sandwich; Smoked Brisket or Pulled Pork a Stick; Mozzarella Cheese Sticks; Deep Fried Lemonade/Limeade Sandwich; Gator Taters or French Fries; Deep Cheesecake; Nachos; Lemonade Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade-Limeade Fried Sweet Corn; Deep Fried Twinkies; Fried 33. Smoky Hill River Festival Pop Booth Pork Rinds Soft Drinks; Water 22 23 Get Caught Reading Mulberry Welcome to the St. Bridge Bravo Salina! See pg. 28 Stage 40th Annual

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Sound Garden F Battery running low? Check out the Nex-Tech Wireless FREE device-charging station by First Treasures Salina Food Booth #32. Bicentennial Four Rivers Craft Show Hours: Fri-Sat Noon-6 p.m.; Sun Noon-4 p.m. Center Arty’s Stage Fri. - Sun. Jay Hatfield Mobility Inc. carts Baby S ta t ion available for rent on a first come/first Smoky Hill River served basis near Shuttle Stop. J First Aid EMS Pond Art Patron Breakfast Saturday 8-9 a.m. N Bicentennial 32 Stage II Button Booth ATM T Non Smoking Footbridge Artyopolissee pages 12-13 E 33 L D1 G1 Tennis D2

Headquarters C2 B Ident-A-Kid Courts K Art Installations (map key) M see pgs. 28-30 for descriptions A I Roving Reach for the Skies 4th Street Stage B Beyond the Horizon: The Journey Footbridge Fine Art Show 31 C1 Hip Hop Connection

C1 30 Sat. - Sun. 1 222 2 999 C2 Hip Hop Connection 1 2 3 8 2 111444 7 D1 L o s t & F o u n dArts/Crafts 1 26 Trees - a Natural Canvas 5 25 Lo s t Ch i ldDemonstrations ren 16 24 D2 1 23 22 21 Trees - a Natural Canvas 11 7 1 Smoky Hill River 1 9 8 O Mistical Oasis 19 2 E 2 10 0 G2 Face Parade 3 Restrooms F Fiber as Place: Home as Land 4 A R Information Booths G1 Invasive Species: Oered to the Earth Shuttle5 I P I 6 S Sup e r Stop/Suppo r t e r & G2 Invasive Species: Weaving En thus ias ts Pa7 rk ingEric Stein Stage Non Smoking Mobility 8 Carts K e nw o o dQ P a r k Recycling H Give Me Your Hungry Footbridge I Hot Draw Numbers 1-33 indicate J Oakdale/Carver Pool Food Booths - see page 22-23. K Into Orbit - Eyes Turned Skyward “Good Neighbor Park Policy,” L Cosmic Connections (see pg. 47) M No glass containers or pets allowed Mythos Festival Fitness Five on the grounds N Dream Dragon Bridge No unauthorized vehicles in the park O Under Cottonwood P Reinventing the Wheel Parking lots adjacent to Bicentennial Center and in general vicinity Q Riverbank Mural R Poetry Wall Shuttle service is available and accessible: Friday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. S The Big Picture Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. T Hopes, Dreams and Visions havefun! Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24 25 Art/Craft Festival Legacies Demonstrations All the contributions that make the Festival possible are too Observe the creative processes of skillful artists and Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m numerous to mention, yet these artisans as they exhibit, demonstrate and sell under Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. illustrations of time, talent, and the Demonstration Shelter Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. treasure are wonderful examples Contributor to First Treasures Program (see page 13) of the valued resources necessary John Keeling Chelsea McKee for Salina Arts & Humanities and Kansas City, KS Abilene, KS the River Festival to thrive. Watercolor Painting: Glass Beads: Original Fresh interpretations designs in wearable of nature captured in works of art; all Time Talent watercolor. handmade glass beads Bob Ash has worked in the Parks Department for Paul Morgan was a Salina-area musician and Friday: 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. and pendants are individually created the City of Salina for 31 years, 27 of those as Parks sound engineer for many years and provided and intricately sculpted into colorful compositions. Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Superintendent. He’s overseen numerous improve- sound for the Art a la Carte program for 25 years. Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Friday: 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. ments and made great efforts to ensure that Salina’s Additionally, he and his sons helped provide sound Saturday: 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. parks are in the best possible condition. During the Curt Krob Sunday: 1:00 p.m. for Arty’s and Bravo Salina! Stages at the Smoky Festival, his “other duties as assigned” have ranged Salina, KS Hill River Festival. Paul also was a recipient of a Rashelle Pulkkila from retrieving a roving performer’s nervous Salina Arts & Humanities Horizons Grant that Sculpture/Painting: Birds, pigeon high in a tree to thwarting the theft of a fish, and absurd animals! Wichita, KS provided equipment which helped him grow pro- vendor’s cash box. Bob will retire at the conclusion Lighthearted doodles and Forged Jewelry: Original fessionally. Paul passed away on March 1st of this cartoon-like characters wearable art designs of this year’s Festival. His vision, service and year. His patience, professionalism and artistry will come to life with Styrofoam, created with traditional leadership will be greatly missed. be missed. paper mache and paint. techniques and a modern Mary Lou Schneider began delivering Festival twist! Raw materials are Friday: 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. admission buttons in 1977, when she worked Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. transformed through Treasure Sunday: 12:00 p.m. forging, annealing, hammering, for Salina Downtown Inc. In 1986, she volun- Numerous soldering and stamping. teered to deliver buttons throughout Salina. Over donors have Skip & Racheal Mathews Friday: 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. the last 39 years, she has delivered more than contributed Kirbyville, MO Saturday: 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. 700,000 buttons! This year, Mary Lou made sure to the Smoky Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Flame-Painted Copper: that 42 local venues had buttons to sell. She has Hill River generously donated her time for four decades in Through skillful torch Festival application, these “copper Barb Quaney service to the community and the Smoky Hill Topeka, KS Legacy Fund, colorists” create intricate River Festival. Her work is greatly appreciated! since its patterns and colors on Fiber Felting: Raw dyed wool founding in original hand-fabricated and traditional techniques copper pieces. are used to create unique 2014 at the Greater Salina Friday: 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. works of wearable fiber art. Saturday: 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Friday: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Community Sunday: 1:00 p.m. Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Foundation. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. The Legacy Layl McDill Fund has Minneapolis, MN Hollie Rice grown through memorial and Match Madness Polymer Clay Shawnee, KS events. This year, a special bequest will be Sculpting: The ancient Ceramics: From hand-built received from the Trust of Jeri Sparks, who passed technique of millefiore to wheel-thrown, these away in March. After Jeri moved here in 1986, the transforms sculptures functional and sculptural River Festival quickly became her favorite event. into multi-level stories pieces are created using She expressed appreciation and gratitude for the full of whimsy and innovative techniques and a Festival’s strong sense of community as well as imagination. whimsical sense of humor. the variety and quality of arts and entertainment. Friday: 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Friday: 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Jeri’s contribution helps ensure that the Festival Sunday: 2:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. will continue for generations to come. 26 27 Art Installations Art Installations The Smoky Hill River Festival’s art installa- Enjoy a self-guided tour of all the great Hopes, Dreams and Visions tions distinguish the event from any other installation artworks. Join the employees of Salina’s Target store as they in the country! Refer to the center map (pages 24-25) facilitate a colorful new interactive space. Do you for locations. have a dream? Is there something you’ve wished for all your life? What do you love most about Beyond The Horizon: Face Parade a best friend, the Festival or your community? The Journey The face painting area comes alive encased in a Stop by and add to the board as questions and Through line, pattern, color and composition this unique collection of imaginative masks! These comments change throughout the weekend. multiple-paneled work attempts to represent a expressive portraits provide inspiration for the North Tennis Court Fence time and place in our lives where the past, present parade of faces created throughout Festival weekend. and future coalesce. At Paintchoo Plaza Hot Draw East of Fourth Street Bridge Amy and Tim Carlson - Lawrence, KS During the Festival, local artists will create Ann Arkebauer – Mission, KS sculptures by writing or drawing forms with liquid Fiber as Place: Home as Land aluminum on a heavy steel plate. This action is a Cosmic Connections Visitors will help artist Robert Possehl transform hot, sculptural version of a traditional calligraphic The phrase “Anything is possible one stroke at a plant material into sheets of handmade paper, art form. time”™ captured by Rick and Maria is at the center which will form the basic building blocks of the Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – Noon of this method and is a transformational model work. As the installation evolves over the course and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. to follow in life. In this work Festival participants of the Festival, participants will shape the site South of Bravo Stage Mythos will tangle their own piece of art that will be into a new landscape. John Hachmeister – Lawrence, KS Transport yourself into a mythical labyrinth added to others to create a larger work. West of Sound Garden Neil Ward – Salina, KS and enjoy a puzzling time interacting with the South of Stage II Across from Four Rivers Craft Show fantastic and legendary creatures. Brenda Smith – Salina, KS Salina Art Center - Robert Possehl – Portage, WI West of Bicentennial Center Bridge Dream Dragon Bridge Get Caught Reading at the Festival Juniper “TJ” Tangpuz – Kansas City, MO Let your imagination soar as you walk through Salina Public Library staff will scan Festival Oakdale/Carver Pool and experience the bold, bright and colorful crowds to catch someone reading. Readers will be A project of the 2012 Festival, this monumental imagery inspired by dreams. given special acknowledgement at the Festival and horizontal mural records an aspect of Salina’s Bicentennial Center Bridge all readers’ names will be entered into a drawing history, “swimming” and draws on European and Bill Godfrey - Tarentum, PA for a great prize. Afro-Caribbean visual sources. Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Salina Art Center Throughout the Park Artist-in-Residence – Molly Dillworth – Salina Public Library Brooklyn, NY Give Me Your Hungry… Into Orbit - Eyes Turned Skyward Poetry Wall This spiked-shape painted mural echoes and A courageous and heroic spaceman explores The Festival’s “SRiver Scroll” magnetic Poetry encompasses Oakdale Park’s Statue of Liberty as distant planets and galaxies in the wondrous but Wall, designed by Rich Bergen with vocabulary it becomes a tribute to cultural diversity and the dangerousuniverse we inhabit. (in English and Spanish) by Lori Brack, continues universal celebration of life through food! South of Stage II to provide a colorful slate for word configurations. East of Mulberry Bridge Steve Britt – Salina, KS Local high school English teachers lead this Erika Nelson - Lucas, KS popular and ever-changing literary masterpiece! Invasive Species: West of Kenwood Bridge Hip Hop Connection Offered to the Earth This year, in collaboration with students at both Installation artist Neil Goss will collaborate with Reach for the Skies South and Lakewood Middle Schools, Gear will Friends of the River volunteers and Festival-goers In recognition of the Festival’s 40th year this apply developed techniques to create a mural for to create public works of art that will evolve and piece celebrates the spirit and energy of the River each school to commemorate renovation done by grow over time. Festival through pattern, color and shape. It is the USD 305 Bond Project. Near Fourth Street Bridge and Kenwood Park sure to inspire you to reach for the skies! West of Art/Craft Demonstration and west of Footbridge GuildWorks Architecture of the Air – Portland, OR the Bicentennial Center Bridge Neil Goss – Lawrence, KS GEAR – Kansas City, MO 28 29 Art Installations Premiere Sponsors Reinventing the Wheel The wheel is truly reinvented through this synthesis of design, art, engineering, fabrication and mechanical expertise. A true col- laboration of minds, this kinetic Festival icon has transformed the The Rocketboys Creation Crossing Tent Fire Dept., General Services, event’s landscape for more than Bravo Salina! Stage Tent Police Dept., 10 years. Bicentennial Center, Kenwood Bridge Parks & Rec. Designed by David Exline - Aliso Viejo, CA Engineered by the family of Exline Inc. Trees - a Natural Canvas Designers play off the natural environment with Riverbank Mural colorful fabric-wrapped tree creations; transform- With color, design and a love of the Festival, the ing and distinguishing the Festival through a Festival Fitness Five Technical Improvements riverbank mural splashes the landscape with colorful tradition which has truly become a hallmark of composition. Sit on the bank and enjoy the view! the event. East Riverbank at Kenwood Bridge West of Bicentennial Center Bridge Colin Benson – Denver, CO West of Demonstration Area Alicia Firstbrook-Stott & Shelby Brin – The Big Picture Manhattan, KS Calling all Festival participants to work together to “get the big picture!” Taller, shorter, friends, Under Cottonwood family….team up to change the paintings within With an eye for nature’s processes, this work Hospitality Services Kenwood Bridge the framework and styles of these three artists! connects artmaking and the environment, Installation West of Kenwood Bridge prompting a dialogue about society, landscape Festival Jam Stephen M. Hoffman, Rick Frisbie and and form. Cary Brinegar – Salina, KS North of the Kenwood Bridge Steven Siegel – Red Hook, NY

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Presenting Smoky Hill Construction Business Sponsors Artyopolis Boy Scout Troup 214- Adventure Group Kanopolis Drive-In Bank of Tescott Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts River Cleanup Advertising Big Band Dance Burger King Key Rexall Pharmacy Technical Assistance Brooks Liquor Hospitality General Underwriting Central Kansas Amateur Radio Club Martinelli’s Little Italy Victor and Penny and their Loose Change Orchestra Super 8 I-70 Lost & Found; Weather Spotting Hospitality Lodging Columbia Insurance Group Coldwell Banker Antrim-Piper Wenger Realtors New Horizons Dental Care PA Ernest James Zydeco Tom Gates Home Works Storage Truck; The Dixieland Six Fire Truck Mistical Oasis Technical Services Coperion K-Tron Salina, Inc Phone Connection Drs. LaPierre & Sharpe General Underwriting Telephones Artyopolis Boone Vidricksen Culligan of Salina Roberts Hutch-Line, Inc. Parsonsfield Bottled Water General Office Supplies Family of Tony Buccigrossi Fast Focus Salina Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Artyopolis Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Advertising Recycling Services Four Seasons RV Acres Victor and Penny and their Loose Change Orchestra Finders Keepers Emporium ServiceMaster of Salina, Inc Hospitality Furniture Cleaning Services RVs Woods & Durham, CHTD First Presbyterian Church Sleep Inn & Suites Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q The Opinions Ciera MacKenzie Lodging Artyopolis Framing Matters Stutzman Greenhouse Inc. You & Your Surroundings Framing Services Plants K*Coe Isom Art Patron Programs Genesis Health Clubs Salina Tamara Howe School of Dance LLC SUNU General Underwriting Advertising ISG Technology Inc. Target Ka-Comm, Inc. Smoky Hill River Festival Legacy Fund Hospitality Two-Way Radios Festival Families First James Coy Construction USD 305 KAKEland Blue Beacon International, Inc. Light Towers Vans; Parking Facility Advertising Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation Key Rexall Pharmacy Kansas Homes & Movers Don C. & Mildred M. McCune Foundation Headquarters Mobile Home Mildred & Rolland Middlekauff Foundation FESTIVAL FITNESS FIVE Meier’s Moving & Storage Saint Francis Community Services A fine Festival morning and YOU at the starting All races begin and end near the Truck & Advertising line! For those with a competitive spirit or for locomotive in Kenwood Park. Salina Regional Health Foundation buddies wanting to get in a good walk before The Mortgage Company Smoky Hill Construction Festival feasting begins; JOIN US for the 37th Golf Carts running of the Festival’s five-mile, two-mile, Nex-Tech Wireless children’s road races and two-mile walk. The Art Patron Breakfast Sponsors two-mile walk (no longer chip-timed) will begin Artyopolis & Cell Phones at 7:00 a.m., the same time as the 2/5 mile runs Gary & Lana Jordan PKM Steel Service (chip-timed). The Children’s Races are now an Wally Koers hour earlier at 8:15 a.m. Entry fee required. Parsonsfield Gayle & Jane McMillen Saturday, June 11 Presbyterian Manor of Salina Bruce & Julie Moore 6:00 a.m. - Registration and bib chip pick-up Big Band Dance Aaron Morrison 7:00 a.m. - Start of Two-Mile Run, Five-Mile Run, Two-Mile Walk Radio Kansas Karla Prickett 8:15 a.m. - Start of Children’s Races Advertising Martha Rhea 50-Yard Dashes - Age under 1 through 4 Connie Stevens 220-Yard Runs, Age 5-6 Scoular Quarter-Mile Runs, Age 7 - 13 Victor and Penny and their Loose Change Orchestra Brad Stuewe & Paula Fried

34 35 Supporters Supporters Friends Continued Enthusiasts Tom & Katie Platten Audrey’s Ballroom Dancing Gene & Carolyn Peterson Weigel Insurance Agency Barbara J. Knight Mike & Susan Ramage Bank VI Terry & Linda Radke Carmen Wilson Lewis & Barbara Kollhoff Bill & Jane Alsop Mark Ritter & Rosie Lammoglia Loren & Sue Banninger Shannon Rayl Jeff & Vicki Wilson Darris & Jennifer Larson W. Reese & Donna Baxter Bob & Linda Salem BEL Tree Farm David A. Rettele Gary & Jeanette Wooster Tim & Becky Maguffee Patrick & Stephanie Beatty Roger Sanborn Broadway Mini Storage Ritter Tile Shop, Inc. Debra & Mike Berkley Paul & Brenda McDaniel Boyd & Heather Smith Leland Brown Barbara & Mike Ross Lila Berkley Supporters John McIntyre Morrie & Sydney Soderberg Pete & Rosie Brungardt E. Louise Simcox Connie Achterberg Steven & Julie Blackwell In Memory of Paul Morgan Roger & Jonna Struble Shari Caywood Larry & Joy Smith Mary & A.J. Andersen Stan & Michele Britt Rev. Kerry Ninemire Dr. Ashley Swisher Rod Clausen & Cheryl Siemers Todd & JaLue Smith Maxine Banninger-Slick Shannon & Jo Buchanan Jim & Jo Ann O’Brien John Vanier Fr. Frank Coady Smoky Hill Health & Rehabilitation Bart & Kate Bycroft Nick & Lori Berezovsky Marian C. Page Mark & Carolyn Wedel Kevin & Leslie Corbett Rex N. & Cindy S. Snavely Ruth & Bill Cathcart-Rake Ed & Carolyn Boyce Wilma Pearse Gary & Mary Anne Weiner Courtyard by Marriott Soggy Dog Salon & Suites, Inc. Matt & Tricia Cobb Nancy & Steve Bressler Marvin & Jean Persigehl Brian & Judy Weisel Crossroads Collision Marshall & Janice Stanton Gretchen & Greg Courtney Chuck & Liz Carroll Kevin & Lynn Peterson Steve & Lynda Welborn Michael R & Nikki S. Currie Bob & Susie Stinson Gene & Marie Chapman Brad & Christina Daily Dick & Joyce Ratcliff J. W. Welch Carol D’Albini Mike & Darlene Stottmann Randy & Janice Clark Jeff & Sherry Denton Jo Reed Jason & Tiffany Wells Mary & Bob Exline Larry & Pam Strahan Kenton Driver & Stacy Clark Phil Coleman Gunner & LaDonna Wiles Viola Sarvis Grain Belt Supply Company Dan & Jennifer Stutterheim Steve & Karla Dickerson Linda Ellison Dave & Debbie Sellers Tom & Jan Wilson Melanie Terrill & Mike Soetaert In Memory of Deanna Franz Gabe Grant Jay & Elaine Edwards Lynn R Wuthnow DDS PA Steve & Penny Thompson Jerry & Linda Simpson Rob & Amy Freelove Hall Contracting Inc. Gordon & Joyce Gorton Norm & Kristy Yenkey Don & Bette Timmel Connie Stewart William & Laurel Garlow James M. Hall III Sharon Hauser Mark Zimmerman & Carolyn Hofer Tox-Eol Pest Management Ken & Mary Anne Trickle Jeff & Lynn Gillam Hampton Financial, LLC Hettenbach & Langdon Ella Umphrey George & Marcia Troutfetter Drs. Kate & Guy Gross Nancy F Hampton Patty & Jack Hilyard Stan & Audrey Vaughn Harry & Linda Tysen John & Kristin Gunn Patrons Hannebaum Grain Co. Inc. Wes & Joan Jackson Chris & Julie Banninger Bill & Marilyn Vaupel Flo VanMeter Brigid & Jamie Hall Brad & Jeanine Haynes Ruth Jennings Mary Nell & Mike Beatty Waddle’s Htg & Cooling Les & Sue Vince Lynda & Randy Hassler Jared & Alison Hiatt Colletta M. Johnson In honor of Loreen Buccigrossi Wally Storey & Associates, Inc. Jane & Charley Weathers Amy Berkley Hemmer Scott & Ellen Hogeland Kennedy, Berkley, Yarnevich & Ron & Nancy Chandler Watson Electric Inc. Williamson, Chtd. Bruce & Margaret Wyatt Matt & Brenda Hemmer Inland Truck Parts Deborah & John Divine Phil Hemmer Constance S. Johnson Frisbie Construction Co. Inc Tom & Maggie Hemmer Family Jim & Paula Johnson Hassman Termite & Pest Control Sean & Kim Herrington Randy & Donna Johnson Dan & Peggy Hebert Dirk & Fran Hutchinson KASA Companies Iron Pump Employee Buttons Dr. & Mrs. Harry Jett Wendell & Carol Kellogg Ken Krier Peter & Sara Johnston Bill Knox In addition to cash and in-kind contributions, many businesses choose to support the Festival in a very Tom & Denise Peebles Paul & Carol Junk Cyndy & John Knutson special way. We would like to thank the following businesses that purchase buttons for their employees Gayle K. Rose Denice & Robert Justus L & S Building Contractors, Inc. or customers. Button sales are the single-largest income source for the Smoky Hill River Festival. Ryan Mortuary Curtis Kauer Don Lamb & Tamara Yaple Salina Scale Sales & Service, Inc. Access Television of Salina Hassman Termite & Pest Control Pestinger Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Jeff & Paula Knox Land Title Service Harry & Pam Smith American Electric Company Jim A. Johnson, O.D., P.A. Pettle’s Flowers, Inc. Sherry & Mark Krehbiel Nancy & Aubrey Linville Solomon State Bank BEL Tree Farm Jim Fletcher - Aflac Rose Hill Bank Alan & Marti Kruckemyer Jim & Christy Manley Valmont Coatings Inc - Salina Bieberly Architects Jones Gillam Renz Architects, Inc. Ryan Mortuary, Inc. Brad Lancaster Galvanizing John Marietta, DDS Blue Beacon International, Inc. Ka-Comm, Inc. Salina Family Healthcare Center Leonard Family Weckel Pet Care Joe & Mary Lou McKenzie Central Mall Kansas Kids Daycare & Preschool Salina Family YMCA Bob & Rachel Loersch Monte & Penni White Merry Maids Clark Mize & Linville Chartered KASA Companies Salina Housing Authority Earl Matthews Phil & Judy Mitchell Clubine & Rettele Chartered Kriz-Davis Co. Salina Scale Sales & Service, Inc. Dale McClaskey Sharon Montague Friends Columbia Insurance Group L & S Building Contractors, Inc. Salina Veterinary Hospital Carolee J. Miner Accessible Home Health Inc. Ellen Morgan Consolidated Printing Land Title Services, Inc Salina Waste Systems Michael & Renee Montoya Ace Home Center Brian, Amanda & Ryker Morris Design Central, Inc. Long McArthur Inc. Sunset Properties, Inc. Herb & Muriel Morgenthaler Dub & Carol Adams Neustrom & Associates Drs. Cooper, Banninger & Ebert Marietta, Kellogg & Price Waddell & Reed Kevin Norris Advantage Trust Company Dianne & Mike Neustrom Drs. Driver & Clark, P.A. Morrison Ventures Weckel Pet Care Dr. Joel & Lori Parriott Doug & Sarah Alt Ann Parr Exline, Inc. Norton, Wasserman, Jones & Kelly Weigel Insurance Agency Claudia Perez-Tamayo & Alfredo Lopez Katy & Alan Ames & Kim Pestinger Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Family Animal Care Orthopaedic Sports Health Clinic of Meg & Tim Pivonka Brad & Jane Anderson Shannon & Lisa Peters Salina

36 37 The Cultural Director’s Roundtable meets monthly and is facilitated Explore. through Salina Arts & Humanities. The directors of local cultural organizations on the following pages discuss how to improve the cultural YOUNIQUE Engage. life, programming and creative Truly something for everyone awaits – with opportunities in Salina. our strong cultural arts vibe featuring public Please share your ideas with any art, museums, art center and cinema, theatre, of these great organizations and music and festivals; family fun at the zoo, Experience. thanks for visiting them year-round. water park, golf course and parks; local A special thank you is extended to and regional dining experiences and The spirit of the Sunflower Bank for their sponsorship warm hospitality! of these pages and their underwriting Create memories YOUNIQUE memories Smoky Hill River Festival of many cultural programs to your adventure! lives all year long in Salina. throughout the community.

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A renewed Smoky Hill River channel will not only provide a beautiful identity for Salina, but will provide many additional benefits such as: Enjoy SculptureTour Salina 2016, an 2015 PEOPLE’S CHOICE: outdoor exhibit of 22 sculptures located in DAUGHTERS • Spur downtown OF PEACE and neighborhood Downtown Salina. Pick up a brochure along CITY/COUNTY Santa Fe to begin your self-guided tour today! GOVERNMENT COMPLEX A renewed Smoky Hillrevitalizations River channel will not only provide a beautiful identity for Salina,• but Expand will provide efficiencies many additional benefits in such as: • Spur downtown and water, • sStrengthenewer, w stormorkforce • Increased neighborhood revitalizationswater, andrecruitment flood control community pride • Expand efficiencies •in water, Strengthen sewer, • Enhance workforcerecreational, health and tourism dollars www.sculpturetoursalina.com storm water, and flood controlrecruitmentand wellness opportunities • Enhance recreational, health and wellness opportunities THANK YOU • Increased community pride SMOKY HILL and tourism dollars RIVER FESTIVAL Degrees: Art & Design Explore the Music | Music Education Music Theatre Theatre

Musical Ensembles: stiefeltheatre.org Opportunities to participate in the Chamber Orchestra Salina Chorale, Salina Symphony and Jazz Band Salina Community Theatre. Marching Band Percussion Ensemble COMING SOON: Philharmonic Choir GORDON LIGHTFOOT 6-18; WILLIE NELSON W/LEON String Orchestra RUSSELL 8-1; BILLY BOB THORNTON & THE Wesleyan Chorale BOXMASTERS 8-19; CREEDENCE CLEARWATER Wind Ensemble REVISITED 8-23; ZZ TOP 9-21; MARTINA MCBRIDE 9-23; GET THE LED OUT 10-6; CELTIC THUNDER 10-29; DAVID SEDARIS 10-30; FOREIGNER UNPLUGGED 11-17; Visit www.kwu.edu/finearts for a full schedule of events. WYNTON MARSALIS W/JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER 12-3 CALL 785.833.4386 for more information. AND MORE! 151 S. Santa Fe, Salina 785-827-1998 M-F, 10-5

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Show your River Festival button for buy one, get Father's Day Car Show June 19 one 50% off admission Bring Dad to see a variety of vehicles from all over Kansas through June 30th! competing for cash prizes and top awards. Dog Days of Summer Goes July 16 Wet and Wild A fun-filled day with water games, water inflatables, keeper encounters, and more! Back to School Blast August 6 - 7 Bring the whole family for a day of fun before school starts! Half-price admission and $2 hamburgers! Zoo Brew August 19 Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy good brew, food, and live music by The Astronauts. Must be 21. Rhino Rumble Poker Run September 10 Start with breakfast at the zoo, travel through four stops (90 mi. round trip), and end back at the zoo! Through SEPTEMBER 11th

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Make a SPLASH at Kenwood Cove! Spend the summer at Kenwood Cove! Read What You Want, Where You Want Salina’s premier aquatic park features 1,400 feet of slides, a children’s play area, and fun attractions for everyone! Sign upSummer Reading for Daily Admission Prices Hours for Summerchildren • teens • adults Technology Class Children ages 0-2: Free Open daily all summer Reading! Children ages 3-17: $3.50 Online orReading & Math Classes Monday-Saturday 12:30pm-7:00pm at the library.Movies • Gaming • Crafts Adults ages 18-61: $5.50 Sunday 12:30pm-6:00pm Book Discussions Seniors ages 62+: $2.50 your connection to exploration Show us your River Festival button for a $1 discount off your 301 W. Elm • (785) 825-4624• www.salinapubliclibrary.org admission price. Offer good from June 9-June 12, 2016. #SKSummerReading

42 43 LOCAL. October 2 ALL THINGS ROMANTIC November 13 COMMUNITY. THE BEST OF BROADWAY December 17 & 18 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL January 29 EXPRESSION. CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS February 25 SYMPHONY GALA March 5 CABLE CHANNEL SALINATV.ORG 2016-2017 THE TEXAS TENORS SEASON April 30 20 & 21 (785) 823-2500 TITAN SEASON TICKETS ON SALE JULY 1! June 3 www.salinasymphony.org SYMPHONY AT SUNSET

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44 45 Staff & Committees Good Stuff to Know STAFF Artyopolis Children’s Area: Carrie Carpenter, Shuttles Smile! Accounting Technician: Glenda Johnson Pat Haas, Carolee Jones, Romeyn Lauber, Mike Free shuttles from the Salina Bicentennial Center The Smoky Hill River Festival is documented each Executive Director: Brad Anderson Mattek, Amber Slater parking lot to Festival grounds are accessible. year through photographs. These images are used Festival Coordinators: Stacy Ash, Grace Peterson Baby Station: Beth Vinson Friday: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. for marketing purposes in subsequent years. The Festival Illustrator: Jane Gates Big Band Dance: Kim Fair, Danielle Norwood, Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. purchase of an admission button gives implied Marketing/Development Coordinator: Kay Quinn Clarke Sanders, Lori Spear Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. permission for the use of your image. The Festival Office Administrator: Amanda Morris Craft Demonstrations: Lacrista Brightbill, Cary CityGo/OCCK Services accepts no liability and offers no compensation Office Volunteer: Bobbie Wallace Brinegar, Amanda Colgrove, Jenny Davis, Kim Free rides to the Festival on the CityGo Bus for any personal image used in this way. Due to Program Assistant: Laurie Moravec George, Mary Landes, Stan Lauer, Martha System are available to anyone wearing a Festival copyright infringement, absolutely NO unauthor- Security: Smart Security Inc. Murchison, Cori Sherman North, Hana North, button (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). No Sunday ized recording of any entertainment is permitted. Sound: Hooper Sound Production Services, LLC Kate Richards service. Check out the “Photo Gallery” at riverfestival.com Stage Crews Entertainment: Loren Banninger, cashhollistah., or #SHRF2016. Relive a great weekend! Bravo Salina! Stage: Morgan Christopher Phil Hemmer, Bruce Lacy, Ramona Newsom, The CityGo Routes will offer expanded bus service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. Good Neighbor Park Policy Allred, Andrew Strong Jacob Palmateer, Erin Ryan, Andrew Sellers The Smoky Hill River Festival takes place in Eric Stein: Chris Banninger, Lucas Easterday, Festival Fitness Five: Adrienne Gapter to 10:00 p.m. to Oakdale Park (Oakdale entrance and Bicentennial foot bridge) during the Festival, scenic Oakdale Park, one of Salina’s oldest and Craig Rhodes, Makena Rhodes, Tim Rhodes Festival Jam: Steve Hanson, Ryan McClintock most beautiful. To lessen the impact of more than Stage II: Grant Dorsey, JD Warren Fine Art Show: Karen Agotte, Larry Bunker, Rick to take people anywhere on normal routes within Salina City limits. 60,000 Festival-goers and to provide a comfort- Stage Managers Frisbie, Halie Graybeal, Scott Graybeal, Gary able experience for everyone, the Festival asks for Arty’s Stage: Ruby Tilton Martens, Lee Romaniszyn After regular shuttle hours, OCCK provides trans- cooperation with the following: Eric Stein Stage: Loren Banninger First Treasures: Dave Gilchrist, Debbie Irwin, portation for people with movement impairments Stage II: Kay Engelland, Kate Lindsey Kathy Malm on an on-call basis only. Check in at Festival • Blankets and chairs must be removed each Support Staff: Braden Burlew, Grant England, Food: Cary Brinegar, Kim & Ron Cairns, Melanie Headquarters for assistance. Friday and Saturday: evening. Following each night’s closing act, Seth Gunelson, Bryan Weary Regnier, Steve Renich, Dawn Smith 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Festival staff removes all blankets, chairs, etc. from the park. Check Lost & Found the next day. Technical Directors: Tom Gates, Brigid Hall Four Rivers Craft Show: Stacia Brenneman, Jim Information Booths Assistant Technical Directors: Dennis Arnold, & Sherry Cates, Robin Cates, Angie & Mark • Plastic ground tarps are not allowed because of Have your questions about the Festival personally damage to grassy areas. Ron Dankenbring, Jamie Hall, Robert Justus, Coble, Rhonda Garcia, MariAnn Gies, Ann & answered, get directions, and purchase Festival Ken Krier, Caroline Lanterman Terry Headrick, Becca Metzler, Russ Prophet, T-shirts. Two locations: near the Kenwood Bridge • Individual tents and canopies are not allowed in Sylvia Rice and west of Art/Craft Demonstrations. the park. COMMITTEE MEMBERS/COORDINATORS Gates: Amy Cole, Dale Cole, Nancy Scanlan First Aid • Umbrellas will be restricted to use behind a Ambassadors: Sheri & Thomas Albright, Kathy Hospitality: Linda Rohrer marked boundary to facilitate sight lines. Please & Randy Bahe, Mark & Trish Bandre, Loreen Information Booths: Beth & Tom Arpke First Aid and EMS services are available at the permanent restroom next to the tennis courts. stay behind this line with your umbrellas. Buccigrossi, John Claman, Angela Hayden, Marketing: Melissa Hodges, Peggy Medina, Mary • Please do not bring pets or animals to the Festival. Denise Lewis, Laura & Troy Munsch, Ron & Joan Lou Schneider Hours: Reed, Taylor Smith, Heather Wilson, Jake Wise Shuttles: Andy Purdy, Sharon Bush Thursday: 4 - 10 p.m. • Due to obvious hazards, glass containers, roller Art Patron Program: Lacrista Brightbill, Carman Friday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. blades, skateboards, scooters and bicycles are Guries, Peggy Medina, Amy Sellers, Jannell Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. prohibited. Shadwick, Melanie Terrill Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • For safety and as a courtesy to our entertainers, Lost & Found please keep children at a reasonable distance from Looking for your keys, sunglasses, or forgot your the stages and off the steps of the Eric Stein Stage. lawn chair last night? The Lost & Found station is • Absolutely NO unauthorized vending is located south of Festival Headquarters. Also, lost permitted on Festival grounds. children are escorted here for assistance. • One last request - please place your personal Ident-A-Kid trash in a receptacle. Help leave Oakdale Park in The Salina AMBUCS Club provides Kids! Please stop by the Ident-A-Kid booth just great shape! important service to the River Festival west of Art/Craft Demonstrations to get your I.D. bracelet. It’s the best way for us to find your mom It’s Easy to be Green! all weekend long. Eight men work or dad. Have your folks bring their cell phone for Look for receptacles to recycle in two-man teams picking up trash easy access. plastic bottles and cans around the Friday, Saturday & Sunday Festival, and help to reduce the throughout the park from 7 a.m. until amount of trash sent to the landfill. sunset each day. We would like to give Devices Needing Charged The area in front of the Eric Stein Stage is marked special thanks to the AMBUCS as they Charging Stations - details on page 24-25 with an aisle for easier access to trash service. work “Shoulders Together” to help Baby Station Access to Oakdale Park will again be limited keep the park clean. Thanks AMBUCS Here’s a shady spot to change a diaper or feed your after 10 p.m., as early-morning preparations are baby. Located in Artyopolis. for a job well done! necessary to ready the park for the day. Gates will Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. open promptly at 10:00 a.m. daily, at which time Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. Festival-goers may enter the park. 46 47 Bringing out the best in the lives we touch… Creating Possibility. Proud to support the arts in our community!

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