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Thursday - Sunday, June 7-10, 2018 ! river festivalLike n e oth Oakdale Park, Salina, KS

Four Live Stages Featuring: • Jessica Hernandez & The JuneDeltas • Josh 7 Hoyer – 10, & Soul 2018 Colossal • The Main Squeeze • Page 7 • Papa Green Shoes • Victor & Penny and the Loose Change Orchestra • Sirens of South Austin Oakdale• Elton Park, Dan & The Salina Rocket Band • KU riverfestival.com Brazilian Steel Band Salina Arts & HumanitiesAlso at• A the department Festival: of the City of Salina Art Shows open all three days: Friday—Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Work by more than 130 artists from 35 states across the U.S. Artyopolis for Kids • Festival Food • Demonstration Artists For more info, call 785-309-5770 or email [email protected]. The Festival venue is adjacent to the Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Kenwood Cove. 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 On behalf of the City The Salina Arts & Arts Infusion Four Rivers Craft Show 19-21 of Salina, I’d like to Humanities staff Big Ideas Cultural Plan Festival Food 22-23 welcome you to the welcomes you to the Community Art & Design Map 24-25 42nd annual Smoky 42nd annual Smoky Community Services & Programs Hill River Festival. It Hill River Festival. Friday Night Live Art/Craft Demonstrations 26 is my hope that you We hope you enjoy Horizons Grants Program Art Installations 27-29 will thoroughly enjoy Salina’s most antici- Smoky Hill River Festival Festival Legacies 30 all that is offered, pated and celebrated Festival Supporters 31-37 including four stages event. City staff, Contact us: of entertainment, volunteers, in-kind Festival Fitness Five 37 (785) 309-5770 126 exhibiting artists, contributions, and [email protected] Salina Cultural Organizations 38-45 more than 30 food financial contributors salinaarts.com vendors, art installations throughout the park, help make this the best arts festival in Kansas. Staff & Committees 46 riverfestival.com and lots of things for kids to see and do. Good Stuff to Know 47 There are many new performers, musicians, This Festival is only possible because of the artists, and food vendors offering great things to Salina Arts & Humanities countless volunteers, dedicated City of Salina hear, touch, taste, see and buy. The Festival staff Commissioners employees, and the generous sponsors who has worked hard to keep the event affordable and Jim Cates Plan Ahead for the River Festival help underwrite and keep the event affordable. exciting. Check out the art show and visit with Rod Franz June 13-16, 2019 I especially would like to thank everyone who the artists to learn more about their processes CJ Hammon June 11-14, 2020 purchased a Button, which accounts for a major and work. Steve Hoekstra portion of the funding to make the Festival Tammy Jarvis happen each year. Please remember that wonderful music, great theatre, engaging humanities and museum events, Kirstien Kroeger Short On Cash? While you’re traveling through the city this and excellent art exhibits take place all year long Jacob Palmateer Neil Ward UMB Bank ATM on grounds by weekend, take a few minutes to look at the throughout Salina. Take time to celebrate the arts tennis court restrooms downtown transformation that is underway or as you explore, engage, and experience the soul of Brian Weigel check out the Salina Fieldhouse, Kenwood Cove this place, every single day. Trent Davis, City Commission Liaison Additional ATMs located near Oakdale Park: Water Park, or some of the new businesses and res- Morgan Baughman, Student Liaison • Bank of Tescott - 600 S. Santa Fe Ave taurants that have opened in recent months. Salina We are glad you are here! Have a spectacular Grace Hopkins, Student Liaison • Central National Bank - 454 S. Ohio is experiencing exciting changes all over town. weekend. • First Bank Kansas - 235 S. Santa Fe • Rose Hill Bank - 317 S. Santa Fe Brad Anderson Salina Arts & Humanities Please enjoy your weekend as you look at art, • Sunflower Bank - 400 S. Santa Fe Salina Arts & Humanities Executive Director Foundation Board Members listen to great music, try some excellent food (Salina Regional Health Center) and enjoy the company of family and friends in Maggie Smith Hemmer beautiful Oakdale Park. We are happy that you Aaron Morrison are here and trust that you will have an excellent Trey Mowery time. Now, let’s enjoy the Festival! Mark Ritter Steve Ryan Sincerely, Mark Wedel Festival Hours Monte White Karl Ryan Thursday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mayor of Salina Ann Zimmerman Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. riverfestival.com

2 3 Festival Jam What’s New Thursday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Eric Stein Stage Explore • Engage • 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 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. Herringbone 8:00 p.m. Brady Weston Band Folk Rock Modern Country 6:15 p.m. Bill Burrows Band 8:15 p.m. cashhollistah. Classic Country Hip-Hop 6:30 p.m. Everyday Lights 8:30 p.m. Paramount Americana Rock 6:45 p.m. Draper Family Band 8:45 p.m. Split Decision Rock & Blues Rock & Country 7:00 p.m. Tom Foolery Blues 9:00 p.m. Soul Preachers Rock 7:15 p.m. Backseat Drivers 90’s Rock 9:15 p.m. The Last National Band Oldies 7:30 p.m. Cheryl Rutz & Lewis Street Soul 9:30 p.m. Steve Hanson & Co. Rock & Blues Classic Rock 7:45 p.m. Strong Like Bull 9:45 p.m. The Blades 80’s and 90’s Rock Rockin’ Horn Band Times are approximate. Lineup is subject to change.

4 5 Performance Times Performance Times

Eric Stein Stage Bravo Stage Stage II Arty’s Stage Friday Friday 11:00 a.m. Salina Central Jazz Band 11:00 a.m. Mattson & Weaver 11:00 a.m. Herringbone 11:00 a.m. Kidz Bop 12:00 p.m. The Skirts 12:00 p.m. Dex Umekubo w/ Dean Kranzler 12:00 p.m. Cheryl Rutz & Lewis Street Soul 12:00 p.m. Drum Safari 1:00 p.m. Pale Fire Kings 1:00 p.m. Mahan 1:00 p.m. Carswell & Hope 1:00 p.m. Kevin Horner Live Victor & Penny and 2:00 p.m. Page 7 2:00 p.m. Fed Up 2:00 p.m. Their Loose Change Orchestra 2:00 p.m. The Que Pastas Jason D’Vaude - One Man Show 3:00 p.m. Sirens of South Austin 3:00 p.m. (off stage) 3:00 p.m. Everyday Lights 3:00 p.m. Happy Faces Entertainment 4:00 p.m. Carswell & Hope 4:00 p.m. Funtabi 4:00 p.m. Pale Fire Kings 4:00 p.m. Drum Safari Victor & Penny and 5:00 p.m. Their Loose Change Orchestra 5:00 p.m. Buildings Like Mountains 5:00 p.m. The Skirts 5:00 p.m. Mr. Kneel: Hip Hop for Families! 6:30 p.m. Papa Green Shoes 6:00 p.m. Big Red Horse 6:00 p.m. Page 7 6:00 p.m. The Que Pastas 8:30 p.m. The Main Squeeze Friday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sirens of South Austin Special thanks to the Big Band Dance KU School of Music Bobby Layne & His Orchestra for their support. Tony’s Pizza Events Center Saturday No outside food or beverage brought into this event. Saturday Ramona Newsom and 11:00 a.m. Salina Municipal Band 11:00 a.m. the Salina Gospel Choir 11:00 a.m. Sirens of South Austin 11:00 a.m. Mr. Kneel: Hip Hop For Families! 12:00 p.m. The Skirts 12:00 p.m. Tamara Howe School of Dance 12:00 p.m. Carswell & Hope 12:00 p.m. The Que Pastas Victor & Penny and 1:00 p.m. Their Loose Change Orchestra 1:00 p.m. Rachel Louise Taylor 1:00 p.m. Page 7 1:00 p.m. Happy Faces Entertainment 2:00 p.m. The Blades 2:00 p.m. ONEMiC 2:00 p.m. Papa Green Shoes 2:00 p.m. Drum Safari 3:00 p.m. Sirens of South Austin 3:00 p.m. BRAVO Day Party! 3:00 p.m. Pale Fire Kings 3:00 p.m. Ann Zimmerman 4:00 p.m. Cheryl Rutz & Lewis Street Soul 4:00 p.m. BRAVO Day Party! 4:00 p.m. Hanson & Co. 4:00 p.m. Kevin Horner Live 5:00 p.m. Page 7 5:00 p.m. BRAVO Day Party! 5:00 p.m. The Skirts 5:00 p.m. The Que Pastas 6:30 p.m. Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal 6:00 p.m. BRAVO Day Party! 6:00 p.m. Everyday Lights 6:00 p.m. Happy Faces Entertainment Victor & Penny and 8:30 p.m. Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas 7:00 p.m. Their Loose Change Orchestra Special Performance Jason D’Vaude Fire Show Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Sunday Sunday at the Skate Pond 11:00 a.m. Salina South New Dawn Singers 11:00 a.m. Dex Umekubo w/ Dean Kranzler 11:00 a.m. Papa Green Shoes 11:00 a.m. Drum Safari 12:00 p.m. Page 7 12:00 p.m. Ann Zimmerman 12:00 p.m. Pale Fire Kings 12:00 p.m. Mr. Kneel: Hip Hop for Families! 1:00 p.m. The Skirts 1:00 p.m. Mahan 1:00 p.m. Rachel Louise Taylor 1:00 p.m. The Que Pastas Victor & Penny and 2:00 p.m. KU Brazilian Steel Band 2:00 p.m. Prestige School of Dance 2:00 p.m. Their Loose Change Orchestra 2:00 p.m. Happy Faces Entertainment 3:30 p.m. Elton Dan and The Rocket Band 3:00 p.m. Cheryl Rutz & Lewis Street Soul 3:00 p.m. Kevin Horner Live

6 7 Entertainment Entertainment Acme Fife & Drum intelligent, melodic composi- Circles all weekend across Festi- Hanson & Co. Jessica Hernandez Kevin Horner Live Salina, KS tions mixed with all-out rock. val grounds. Salina, KS & The Deltas Kansas City, KS Authentic fife and drum music Whether bluesy rock or a Detroit, MI Kevin has 20 years of from the American Revolution, Carswell & Hope Elton Dan & surprising interpretation of a experience performing comedy Lawrence, KS the Civil War, adaptations of The Rocket Band standard tune, it’s sure to have for families and children and Irish, Scottish and English folk Kansas City, MO a certain “Hanson” spin . . . and is an award-winning ventrilo- tunes and modern rudimental- This band pays tribute to one you just never know who might quist. Horner uses a unique style field drumming greets you of the all-time greatest artists- be sitting in! blend of illusion, comedy ven- at the Events Center Bridge and Elton John. Elton Dan’s stage triloquism and stand-up, throughout the Festival. presence is one-of-a-kind and Happy Faces featuring “special guests” to his magical piano playing Entertainment effortlessly make his audiences Big Red Horse engages the audience in a full Kansas City, MO smile and laugh. From the Midwest seedbed of Wichita, KS Elton John experience. This Dennis Porter is sure to keep indie rock, Carswell & Hope Described as explosive and Big Red Horse is a rock band captivating group includes crowds laughing as he engages Kidz Bop bring vintage rock sounds and theatrical, Jessica Hernandez deeply rooted in the blues. With incredible backup singers and Festival fans young and old in a Salina, KS sensibilities together with big & The Deltas are a celebration the powerful hard-rock sound of over-the-top costumes. Skilled host of entertaining games and “Kidz Bop” albums are harmonies, carefully crafted of rock pop and dark soul. A bands like Clutch and the sultry at playing for large crowds, activities. Teaching, playing and composed of kid-friendly textures and inventive songwrit- second-generation Cuban and vocals of Nikki Sample, this Elton Dan has an intimate way having lots of fun is what these versions of Top 40 radio hits ing. The group’s sound is a blend Mexican-American, Hernandez group will bring down the house. of sharing the emotions and shows are all about. Come give and are sung by and for young of psychedelic - think Pink Floyd felt it her duty to further experience of this great music it a try! children. Join Festival favorites The Blades channeling Van Morrison. explore her Hispanic heritage with each listener. in her music. She sings in from the Banninger family for Salina, KS Cheryl Rutz & Herringbone both English and in Spanish, this karaoke session just for Salina’s own horn-based party Salina, KS purposely re-working songs in kids!! band always has something new Lewis Street Soul This band’s mixture of originals Salina, KS recording sessions to artistically KU Brazilian to offer - great vocals, amazing and well-chosen cover tunes fit each language. Hernandez’s Described as “Blues with an Atti- percussion and a feel-good vibe. delights audiences; skillfully lyrics are intensely personal and Steel Band tude” this band is the perfect vibe playing dreamy melodies and undeniably proactive. Lawrence, KS Bobby Layne for the River Festival stage! With oldies-but-goodies, they will get & His Orchestra powerful lead female vocals and those hips swingin’. Josh Hoyer & Lincoln, NE the expert backing of an organ, drums, bass and fiery electric Soul Colossal After decades of playing Big Everyday Lights Hip Hop Wagon! Lincoln, NE Band music, Bobby Layne guitar, the audience won’t be able Local and Regional artists Salina, KS Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal’s continues keeping the music to stay in their seats. Everyday Lights is a group of Don’t forget to keep an eye out combination of soul, funk and of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s alive musicians with a love for folk for the roving Hip Hop Wagon! R&B is, in a word, electric. Best with “String of Pearls,” “In the Dex Umekubo and jazz rhythms. Covering This working DJ station will cir- displayed in the group’s high- Mood,” “Stardust” and many w/ Dean Kranzler songs from The Civil Wars to culate the park all weekend and energy live show, the blend other old favorites. Salina, KS The Beatles, their surprising feature musicians from Drum of Hoyer’s honest lyrics and The KU Brazilian Steel A guitar player and solo singer, arrangements always keep the Safari, Mr. Kneel and DJ Stretch, his soulful vocals merge with Band, under the direction BRAVO Day Party! Umekubo plays a mix of easy audience guessing and looking among others. Festival-goers his top-notch band to create of Prof. Brandon Draper, Presented by cashhollistah. listening, classic country, forward to the next song. of any age are encouraged to an undeniable chemistry. The performs the music of Regional hip-hop acts: oldies and pop standards. He participate in the spontaneous award-winning, six-piece band Trinidad and Tobago’s cashhollistah.- Salina, KS will be joined by Salina’s Dean Fed Up creation of free-style hip-hop, includes some of the area’s dynamic “Panorama” culture, Lindsey Alderman - Lawrence, KS Kranzler, a percussionist with Salina, KS percussion jams and dancing. most revered and accomplished focusing on calypso and soca Samuel David - Wichita, KS remarkable talent. Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with styles fused with the Samba Dee Eazy - Salina, KS Jason D’Vaude – musicians. Hoyer himself Drum Safari this local band, which puts a gained national recognition in drumming of Brazil! The band Parris Chariz –Okla. City, OK unique twist on rock classics One Man Show also performs compositions DJ BearFoot- Wichita, KS Kansas City, MO 2017 as a contestant on NBC’s from the last 70 years. Fed Up Kansas City, KS The Voice. written just for the group, DJ Aimez- Overland Park, KS During this high-energy inter- spans the generations, making it Jason D’Vaude is a self-taught ob- plus music in a wide range of active performance, children are fun for all ages. ject manipulator born in Kansas popular and classical genres. Buildings Like invited to join in on a musical City. Over the years, Jason has If this is your first time Mountains “safari” in which they meet Funtabi honed his skills and pushed his hearing the music of Brazil Salina, KS different African animals whose Manhattan, KS luck with knives, torches, axes and the Caribbean, be Buildings Like Mountains has names are set to rhythm. The Fun, fast and loud, Funtabi and the dreaded stinky-shoe prepared, because the party captured the raw energy of a only requirements are a sense plays the type of rock ‘n’ roll juggling. From handstands to never stops!! sound that hits somewhere be- of adventure and fun, for the that makes you want to get up, comedy, Jason has matured (a tween Radiohead and Incubus. jungle jam to begin! Also be on dance and throw your hands in little) and so has his act. The band’s music consists of the lookout for roving Drum the air! 8 9 Entertainment Entertainment Mahan for children. His goal is music in the Midwest - tales of love, Rachel Louise Taylor plays from the great American dancers based out of Salina. Salina, KS with an educational and devel- adventure and the search for Topeka. KS songbook and much more. Friendly staff and classes are This power trio is fueled by opmentally appropriate message harmony. One of Topeka’s best-kept offered for all ages and levels. Howard Mahan’s attention- that educators and parents will secrets, Rachel Louise Taylor Sirens of demanding guitar style, Tim embrace, that’s so good kids Papa Green Shoes has been playing and singing South Austin Up Up and Away! Springfield, MO Liberty, MO King’s thundering bass lines, will want to listen to it again country music since the age of Austin, TX and Landon Livingston’s and again. Mr. Kneel creates seven. Taylor brings to the stage Festival favorites Johnna virtuosic percussion abilities. inspired original hip-hop music energy and spirit that only a and John interact with Each is a strong vocalist in their to help in promoting children’s young performer can do. the crowd while twisting own right, and the blending social, emotional and cognitive and turning plastic balloons of vocal styles in this group development. This year he Ramona Newsom into artistic 3-D creatures, ensures that everyone in the will be joined by his friend DJ and the Salina hats and more as they rove audience will hear something Stretch, helping to pump out throughout the park. Even the the freshest beats. Gospel Choir youngest Festival-goers will be with which they connect. Salina, KS Papa Green Shoes is a high- Sirens of South Austin is the the stars, as the balloon The Salina Gospel Choir (SGC), The Main Squeeze ONEMiC energy four-piece band rooted collaboration of award-winning masters deliver one-of-a-kind a volunteer ensemble, was Chicago, IL Presented by cashhollistah. in modern blues with touches of Austin artists Rebecca Loebe, creations to enhance the River founded by Ramona V. Newsom Salina, KS soul, funk, and rock. The band Betty Soo, and Grace Pettis. In Festival celebration! in 2010. It is comprised of cash brings the monthly was founded by the Cottengim addition to shared Southern Christians from many congrega- session from Ad Astra Brothers and named in tribute roots, the Sirens are each Victor & Penny and tions, denominations and ages. Books & Coffeehouse to the to their late father, Jimmy songwriters and performers in Their Loose Change The only requirement is a true Festival! Enjoy original spoken Guy Cottengim, a popular their own right. All three are desire to give praise, glory and Orchestra work and music from talented songwriter and entertainer from Kerrville New Folk Festival Kansas City, MO honor to the Lord through song! artists from across the state. the Ozarks. Papa Green Shoes songwriting award winners. The Main Squeeze is a blend of Feel free to share some of carries on the tradition with Featuring the stories of three YOUR material….if you dare!! the funkiest blues band you’ll Richard Renner soul, hip-hop, funk and rock. Lawrence, KS seasoned troubadours, Sirens ever hear. With deep musical roots that Join Festival favorite Richard put on a show like none other. sprouted in the Midwest, this Page 7 Lawrence, KS Renner as he entertains in a group started as a party band Prestige School The Skirts Page 7’s music is an upbeat of Dance multitude of ways to make Festi- Chase County, KS playing clubs and other small val-goers laugh, giggle, clap and mixture of reggae, rock steady, Salina, KS The Skirts are a vibrant, venues and secured their place in guffaw as they are awed by the ska and soul guaranteed to get National award-winning acoustic roots band hailing the national music scene through merriment he creates. Renner an audience up off its feet. This dancers based out of Salina. from Chase County, with some hard work and dedication. will stroll throughout Oakdale Victor and Penny sing music group is a seven-piece band Friendly staff and classes are members from Lawrence. With Rolling Stone magazine’s take Park all weekend. they call Antique Pop, on the of the group is, “Lead singer with players from different offered for all ages/levels. original music by Elexa Dawson ukulele and a lovely old guitar. Corey Frye’s powerfully soulful backgrounds of musical train- Salina High at the core of an extensive Playing vintage instruments vocals form the foundation of an ing, creating an eclectic sound The Que Pastas repertoire, the group’s members with modern sensibility, they and energetic vibe. The band’s Austin, TX Central Jazz Band skillfully craft music that speaks energetic set.” Salina, KS bring a fresh twist to music stage presence is warm and from and to the heart. Their of the early 20th century Mattson & Weaver playful and fun for all ages. Learning the art of improvisa- music plays an emotionally and tion is like learning how to fly; and unique arrangements of Salina, KS spiritually nurturing role in the modern tunes with character- Mattson & Weaver perform Pale Fire Kings you just have to make the leap. lives of their followers. Kansas City, MO Enjoy these young players – istic charm and good humor. a unique blend of traditional, They are joined by the Loose This four-piece band brings surprising things will happen! folk, contemporary and original Change Orchestra to form a great-sounding American Roots music, laced with stories and lively quartet that’s fun, with music to the stage. A melodic Salina High South humor. Along with a Bravo melodic tunes for all ages. Stage performance, they will mixture of blues and folk, the The Que Pastas are a kid+indie New Dawn Singers rove throughout the weekend. Pale Fire Kings are a perfect (kindie) band from Texas. With Salina, KS Ann Zimmerman fit for the Festival’s ambiance. cleverly written and melodically Led by the inimitable Eddie Salina, KS Mr. Kneel: Hip Hop Original lyrics by Anthony driven songs The Que Pastas are Creer, this ensemble displays An original singer, songwriter for Families! Badell tell stories of growing up unique and fun for Festival- surprising set choices, arrange- and teaching artist, Zimmerman w/ DJ Stretch goers of all ages. Gene Davis on ments and vocals. has a confident and melodic Captain Cook, HI guitar, Simon Flory on bass and style. She will make you smile banjo and Jody Saurez on drums Salina Municipal Band Tamara Howe Mr. Kneel has a mission to with her story-like lyrics. create this trio whose music is Salina, KS School of Dance present positive, informative energetic and humorous - not Now celebrating an impressive Salina, KS and self-esteem building music your average children’s band. 134 years, this hometown band National award-winning 10 11 ArtYopolis Game Street One of the Festival’s most celebrated features…explore a variety of make-and-take projects, activities, games and entertainment for children of all ages! (east of Headquarters) Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.

Creation Crossing

Other Fun Places

Baby Station

First Treasures Art for Young Collectors

In its 18th year, First Treasures provides find out more about the artistic process an opportunity for young art patrons ages and the artists. four to 13 to choose and purchase original First Treasures is open from artwork at child-affordable prices of $5 or 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on less. This tented venue features a variety Saturday, June 9 only. of media made available by Festival artists • Children pre-register for entrance time Button and craft persons. blocks, staggered every 30 minutes. Boulevard The First Treasures event encourages, • Registration for entrance time blocks begins educates and develops art patrons of the at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 (Festival future. Young art buyers also enjoy an gates open at 10:00 a.m. Saturday). opportunity to seek out the artists on • Be in line a minimum of five to 10 minutes grounds to talk about their purchase and before your entrance time block begins.

12 13 65 64 63 Fine Art Show The wonderful artists who travel to Salina Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7p.m. Fine Art Booths 62 to participate in the Smoky Hill River Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Festival Fine Art Show are dependent on Numbers 1 – 65 correspond with numbers East Side 61 people who purchase original work to on artist tents. Sections are designated by Red SectionRed Section make their living. Strong sales attract high- coordinating rows of tent numbers and quality artists and help ensure the show’s sidewalk colors. national ranking and future success. In ◆ 60 the Fine Art Show, visitors will find a great returning award winner 59 variety of excellent work with prices from ★ First Treasures contributor (see pg. 13) $20 to $10,000. * Artists subject to change 58 57 56 55 54 Purple Section Green Sidewalk Section 8 David & Debra Bolin ★ 16 Michele Throne & 1 Kris Kratz ★ Black Forest, CO Dan Schaufele ★ 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Omaha, NE Photography: Fine-art Lyons, CO Wood: Hand-carved Western photography Jewelry: Sterling-silver 46 45 44 43 heirloom toys for adults 9 Don McCoy jewelry inspired by nature 4142 40 and children Englewood, FL and the human experience Yellow Section 2 Jackson Avila & Katie Jewelry: Hand-carved and 17 Lisa Lammey Dolecek inlaid gemstones set in silver Amana, IA 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Denver, CO and gold Photography: Fine-art pho- Jewelry: Organic and light 10 Dale Roark ★ tography on archival wood 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 contemporary jewelry Augusta, KS panels 3 Dana Echols ★ Sculpture: Wildlife sculpture 18 Karrie Evenson Blue Section Windsor, CO cast in bronze Rogers, AR Photography: Original 11 Andrew Johnson ★ Digital: Whimsical and comical animal illustrations East Side East 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 artist-printed nature photo- Kansas City, MO Information graphs mounted on cradled Fiber: Whimsical Blue Sidewalk Section panels embroidery on painted 18 1617 15 14 13 12 19 Late Addition 4 Bambi Freeman fabric Orange Section Ellinwood, KS 12 Diana Zombola 20 Daryl Price ★ Ceramics: Hand-built slab Colorado Springs, CO Fort Collins, CO 6 7 8 9 10 11 black clay with vibrant Glass: Colorful fused-glass Painting: Images inspired by underglazes and sgraffito work American history, emphasiz- ing jazz and blues 5 4 3 2 1 5 Allison Kallaway- 13 Joseph Cyberski Young ★ Dexter, MI 21 Todd Perkins Green Section Kalispell, MT Jewelry: Precious gemstones Denver, CO Jewelry: Fabricated silver mixed with the unusual in Mixed Media: Assemblage jewelry with gold and 14K gold jewelry guitar art utilizing found and objects gemstones 14 Amanda Vela 22 Colie Ryan ★ Orange Sidewalk Section Englewood, CO Fort Worth, TX 6 Dave Reiter Drawing: Mandala-based bohemian and visionary art Painting: Light and bright Parker, CO semi-abstract landscapes 15 Richard Heinze Painting: Layered and 23 Valery Guignon highly textured landscape Kansas City, MO paintings Photography : Color Winnsboro, TX landscapes on film Fiber: Hand-dyed and See pages 15-17 7 Mark Freeman painted original works of art for a numeric Ellinwood, KS to wear listing of artists. Ceramics: Slip-decorated, high-fire wheel-thrown pottery and sculpture

14 15 Fine Art Show Fine Art Show 24 Mike Nemnich 45 Reiko Uchytil ★ 54 Patrick Whalen 61 Gary Allen Indialantic, FL Grimes, IA San Antonio, FL Omaha, NE Printmaking: Monoprints Ceramics: Bold and Photography: Sublime, Jewelry: Contemporary using colograph texture whimsical sculptural clay imaginative images that fabricated, forged and cast plates printed on cotton 46 Caitlin Penny create stories gold paper Maize, KS 55 BenJamin Stielow 62 Gregory Arth ★ 25 Lois & Jerry Neal ★ Printmaking: Handmade, Conifer, CO Colleyville, TX Squires, MO woodblock prints inspired Metal: Warm and inviting Mixed Media: Found Jewelry: Sterling silver, rose by U.S. National Parks metal wall sculptures of objects including circuit gold and copper handmade aspen trees board, leather and paint on Purple Sidewalk Section chain jewelry 56 Gena Ollendieck ◆ ★ handmade frames 26 Michael Cherepak ◆ ★ 47 Ric Cummings ★ Cresco, IA 63 Rick Martin ◆ ★ Lake Tapawingo, MO Overland Park, KS Mixed Media: Hand-bound Englewood, CO Painting: Bright and Photography: Black-and- functional books and Metal: Mid-century modern beautiful floral watercolor white images of things and sculptural assemblages metal sculpture paintings places from around the 27 Ken Nelsen ◆ ★ world Maryville, MO 48 Mikyung Cunningham Wood: Boxes made West Des Moines, IA from contrasting turned Ceramics: Wheel-thrown hardwoods and slab-constructed 28 Ernest Wood III ◆ high-fire stoneware, spe- cializing in wood ash glaze Wichita, KS with Spanish red iron Painting: Oil paintings depicting noble simplicity 49 Shellie Bender and quiet grandeur Lawrence, KS 29 Angie Pickman ◆ ★ Jewelry: Wearable sculpture combining sterling silver, Lawrence, KS 35 Jerry Brown ◆ ★ 40 M. Kemper rubber and pearls, with Mixed Media: Hand-cut magnetic closures paper collage from hand- Lee’s Summit, MO Oklahoma City, OK painted and drawn tissue Drawing/Pastels: Realistic Painting: Watercolor 50 Steve & Valerie portraits of the psycological Doerr ★ paper pastel paintings of ◆ Midwestern landscapes landscape Joplin, MO 57 C. J. Bradford 64 Shawn & Kathi 30 Late Addition Flower Mound, TX Wolter ◆ ★ ★ 41 Dawn LaGrave Wood: Handcrafted turnings 36. Kristen Haug Drawing: Whimsical and Grimes, IA 31 Late Addition Leavenworth, KS that highlight the natural Silver Lake, KS thought-provoking pen and Mixed Media: Combined 32 Emily Chamberlain Mixed Media: Dimensional grains and colors of wood Jewelry: One-of-a-kind ink drawings layers of paint, ink, paper kaleidoscopic designs from ★ Wichita, KS hand-fabricated jewelry built 51 Michael Stipek and non-traditional Ceramics: Ceramic sculpture around unusual gemstones photographs Denver, CO 58 Charles Shotton Blue Springs, MO materials that create abstract inspired by plant life ◆ ★ 42 John Keeling ★ Photography: Traditional 37 Annie Glotzbach Wood: Handcrafted organic compositions Overland Park, KS Kansas City, MO color photography of archi- Yellow Sidewalk Section tectural motifs woodworks 65 Ralph Parker Painting: Encaustic pigment- Painting: Fresh traditional Salida, CO 33 Joseph Rincones transparent watercolor and ★ 59 Steve & Rita Lohr ed wax painted onto wood 52 Stephen Smith Mixed Media: Wichita, KS ink Olathe, KS 38 Carolina Niebres ★ Broken Arrow, OK Contemporary glass and Ceramics: Porcelain wheel- 43 Eric Mort Painting: Expressionistic Photography: Unique con- thrown pottery with a touch Prescott, WI temporary-vintage photog- steel wall sculptures Austin, TX textured oil and acrylic of luster Ceramics: Functional and raphy printed on metal Glass: Pocket galaxy glass 53 Gillian Kemper ◆ ★ decorative atmospheric-fired 34 Kale Van Leeuwen pottery spheres Oklahoma City, OK Red Sidewalk Section Overland Park, KS 44 Jonathon Stopper ★ Printmaking: Oil-based 60 Steve & Rita Lohr Mixed Media: Original 39 Rick Wright Kansas City, MO Sarasota, FL monotypes of landscapes Olathe, KS photographs collaged and and trees on rag paper Mixed Media: Abstracts of painted Painting: Bold and energetic Jewelry: Hand-sculpted figurative paintings white/yellow gold jewelry nature, combining photogra- embracing movement with fine gemstones phy with painting 16 17 Fine Art Show Four Rivers Craft Show Purchase Awards receive exclusive access to the preview hour before Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Numbers 1 - 52 correspond ◆ returning award winner with numbers on artist exhibit Each year, $2,000 in artwork is selected by a the art show opens to the public, and VIP access to Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ★ First Treasures Program tents. Sections are designated member of the community to be purchased for the the Patron Tent where they can enjoy complimen- contributor (see pg. 13) Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. by color. Festival Community Art Collection. This year’s tary cold beverages all weekend long. To find out * Artists subject to change Community Art Collection Purchase Partner is how to participate, visit riverfestival.com. RED SECTION 9 David & Molly 16 John & Danice Person the Domestic Violence Association of Central 2018 Festival T-Shirt Kansas. Representatives Jerrica Wallace and Crawford ★ Florence, MT This year’s T-shirt features a Kansas design, 1 Kimberly Reed Andrea Quill will Eagle, CO Longmont, CO Metal: Custom handmade created by cut-paper artist Angie Pickman of work with Mentor Glass: Glass boxes hand- Fiber: Beautiful handmade knives and kitchen cutlery Lawrence, Kansas. Pickman sees the River Festival Collector and Arts crafted to hold personal tapestry purses as a celebration of art, music and the Midwest. BLUE SECTION Educator Lori treasures 10 Ted Mellin ★ Pickman says the use of icons such as a guitar, 17 Dianna Dinka ★ Wright of Kansas 2 Bailey Marable ★ Littleton, CO artist palette, horn, sunflowers and wheat stems Tamarac, FL Wesleyan University, Lawrence, KS Wood: Hand-turned convey a sense wooden functional art Jewelry: Handmade glass to purchase Jewelry: Sterling silver bead jewelry of “summer meaningful work for jewelry with tiny 11 Lisa Goodman celebration” in hand-sawed details Boulder, CO 18 Todd Shelby the Collection, to Columbia, MO a fluid design ★ Jewelry: Upcycled guitar- be placed on public 3 Charley Forsyth Ceramics: Slab and wheel- that symbolizes string jewelry for men and display at their Lawrence, KS thrown colorful and the flow of the women facility. Traditional: Hand-printed whimsical pottery Smoky Hill River Midwestern and pop cul- 12 Cyndi Buck ★ 19 Lisa Diamor-Sanchez ★ alongside fields ture-themed relief prints Idledale, CO Merit Awards Arvada, CO ★ Fiber: Hand-dyed clothing, Cash Merit Award and grasses that 4 Sandra Knox Mixed Media: Acrylic ink winners are sway in the breeze Albuquerque, NM accessories and upcycled cashmere and repurposed items determined by jurors, that rolls through Traditional: Luxurious combined to create original based on the overall merit of the body of work the Kansas hills handmade bath and body 13 Christopher & urban art Jill Klos ★ exhibited by each artist. $1,500 Martha Rhea and plains. Shirts are available at the Informa- products Mankato, KS 20 Late Addition Award of Merit, one $1,000, two $900, three $700 tion Booths north of Eric Stein Stage and near 5 Michelle & Todd Haden Scottsdale, AZ Wood: Handcrafted wooden 21 Anna Elmore and three $500 awards. Kenwood Bridge. Stop by and get yours today. boxes Longmont, CO Friday: (Fine Art – East Side Information Tent) Fiber: Handcrafted handbags 2018 Festival Print in fresh, trendy and fashion- 14 Gretchyn Nothhouse Fiber: Women’s organic and – 2:45 p.m. natural-fiber clothing This year’s print, created by cut-paper artist able patterns Savannah, MO Jurors: Angie Pickman of Lawrence, Kansas (ruralpearl. 6 Denise Robertson ◆ Ceramics: Hand-dug clay 22 Dave & Deb Leedham Mountain Home, AR Porter Arneill: MFA; Director of Arts and Culture com), is entitled “Smoky Hill Sun Song.” Each Columbus, NM combined with original glazes to create one-of-a- Wood: Handcrafted wooden giclée print is part of a limited edition of 250, Jewelry: Handmade jewelry for the City of Lawrence, KS kind functional pottery kitchenware and canoe signed and numbered by the artist. The 11” x with an emphasis on Eleanor Heimbaugh: Artist, Educator, and ★ paddles 14”print is inspired by the visual landscape of the steampunk, using mixed 15 Cyndy Love Assistant Professor of Ceramics and Sculpture at metals, stones, and antiques Aspen, CO 23 Late Addition Smoky Hill River valley. According to Pickman, Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS 7 Gint & Regina Fiber: Fine clothing 24 Ronia Grillos ◆ “The movement of the birds conveys an energy handmade for children Neil Ward: Sculptor, Designer, Art Instructor at symbolic of the Sabaliauskas Freedom, CA Evergreen, CO Fiber: Fine leather hats Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS Festival’s vitality, Ceramics: High-fire, created, using traditional while the bright sun Art Patron Program slab-built, hand-painted leatherworking techniques and flowers represent The Art Patron program brings fun and engaging whimsical clay sculpture 25 Penny Dobson ★ the fun spirit of opportunities to support the show’s exhibiting 8 Tracine Saulters★ Rome, GA the River Festival. artists. New and experienced Art Patrons sig- Abilene, KS Mixed Media: pastels, oil and I hope it reminds nificantly contribute to the quality and national Jewelry: Hand-assembled acrylic paint, along with seed viewers of something reputation of the art show. Registered patrons enjoy jewelry that combines beads and handmade paper, significant that goes indigenous beads, metals, framed in salvaged wood the perks of patronage at the private but casual on within the rolling glass and collage ★ PREMIERE party, where they can mingle with exhibiting 26 Michael Terra hills of Kansas, to Paducah, KY artists while listening to music and enjoying hors be enjoyed and Ceramics: Emotionally d’oeuvres created by Renaissance Café as well as remembered from engaging ceramic art beverages, under the canopy of Stage II. Patrons also year to year.” 18 19 51 50 49 Four Rivers Craft Show 52 48 27 Jandi Burkett ★ 37 Shawn Steichen ★ 47 Bill Brackett ◆ ★ Topeka, KS Haslet, TX Cole Camp, MO

Jewelry: Artisan heirloom Glass: Handmade glass Metal: Large steel botanical G reen Section 47 sterling-silver jewelry shades and lighting products sculptures 28 John LaRosa ★ 38 Steve Coburn ★ 48 Roger Mathews ★ Four Rivers Weston, CO Salina, KS Wichita, KS Glass: Unique multi-layered Ceramics: Functional Mixed Media: Fused glass Craft Booths 46 fused glass plates, bowls and stoneware and porcelain and steel sculptures 43 44 45 sculptures pottery 49 Mark Mallia West Side 29 Carole & Tom Bognar 39 Auguster Davis Austin, TX Defiance, MO Salina, KS Wood: Fine boxes for all 42 41 40 39 38 Traditional: Decorative and Mixed Media: Vintage uses, made from a variety of 37 functional gourd pottery suitcases repurposed into different woods 30 David & Lorna Switzer stylish mobile sound systems 50 David Jessup Augusta, KS 40 Robert & Cheryl Lyall Boulder, CO 36 Fiber: Handcrafted Indianola, IA Mixed Media: Handcrafted Yellow Section leather products with a Metal: Humorous metal planters and water bowls for Southwestern flair sculptures home and garden West Side 35 YELLOW SECTION 41 Rocky Rothschiller ★ 51 Stacey Ford Stastny ★ Pearce, AZ Austin, TX Inform ation 31 Annette Gordon & ★ Mixed Media: Heirloom Leather: Handcrafted Melanie Wilson wheat woven with other notebooks, schedules and 31 32 33 34 Paola, KS natural elements journals Mixed Media: Unique and 42 Nina Paul ★ 52 Shari Grenzow Mauer ★ beautiful upcycled glass 30 29 28 27 26 25 garden art Boulder, CO Kiel, WI Fiber: Colorful hand-batiked Mixed Media: Bright yard 32 Kristin Smith clothing and fabulous art and whimsical items 24 Castle Rock, CO appliquéd sweaters Jewelry: Necklaces made Merit Awards Blue Section

by weaving, looping and GREEN SECTION Cash Merit Award winners are crimping wire into intricate 43 Debbie & Jon determined by jurors, based on 23 linear designs Thompson ★ the overall merit of the body of 33 Kendra Jennings Lampe, MO work exhibited by each artist: 17 18 19 20 21 22 Junction City, KS Ceramics: Wheel-thrown one $500, one $400 and three Ceramics: Slab-built and high-fired stoneware $300 awards. functional dinnerware bird houses and feeders Saturday: (Four Rivers - 16 15 14 13 12 11 ★ West Side Information Tent) – 10 34 Jane Smith 44 Stephen Snyder 2:45 p.m. Bailey, CO Overland Park, KS Fiber: Recycled plastic-bag Fiber: Fine handcrafted Jurors fibers combined on colorful leather goods Stephanie Lanter: Independent Red Section 9 hand-painted canvas 45 Beverly Baker ★ Artist; Ceramic and Fiber 35 Elisabeth Delehaunty ★ Chesterfield, MO Sculptor, Assistant Professor Paonia, CO Jewelry: Hand-fabricated of Ceramics, Emporia State 1 2 3 4 8 Fiber: Fashion-forward, powder-coated jewelry with University, Emporia, KS 5 comfortable, upcycled resin and enamel-infused Marshall Maude: Ceramic 6 7 wearables pops of color Artist; Associate Professor of First Aid Center 36 Melinda Hutton ★ 46 John Botello Ceramics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Newton, KS Cathedral City, CA See pages 19-20 Jewelry: Artisan jewelry Furniture: Unique hand- Rick Wright: Fine Artist; for a numeric created from antique buttons crafted hanging chairs Figurative Painter; Art Director listing of artists. and found objects for Van-Go Inc, Lawrence, KS

20 2 0 21 Festival Food Festival Food Hours: Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. See numbers 1-36 on Festival map for vendor locations. Wrap; Hummus Boat w/ Pita Chips; Grilled Turkey Leg; Chicken-Fried Pork Tenderloin Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ◆ Menu items include food items $3 and under (other than drinks) Cheese; The Jimmy - Turkey, Ham, Bacon Sandwich; Smoked Brisket Sandwich; Pulled Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ★ Soft drinks, tea, coffee or bottled water available grilled on Texas Toast; Chips; Arizona Tea Pork Sandwich; Gator Taters or French 18 Cactus Jacks ◆ ★ Fries; Deep-Fried Sweet Corn on-a-stick; ◆ ★ 1 Paydro & Lena’s Catering 8 TnT Concessions Smoked Brisket Sandwich; Smoked Pulled Deep-Fried Twinkies & Concessions ◆ Deep-Fried Pickle; Grater Taters; Curly Fries; Chicken Sandwich; Smokehouse Philly - 27 Dippin’ Dots ◆ ★ Hard Taco & Mini Nachos; Burrito; Bucket of Wings; Flowering Onion; Cheese Beef or Chicken; Smoked Chicken or Pork Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream & Yogurt; Kookie Smothered Burrito; Tamale; Tacos: Hard Curds; Deep-Fried Ravioli; Deep-Fried Candy Sliders; Gourmet Burgers: Cactus Jack, Poofs; Dippin’ Dots Floats & Shakes; Sundaes Shell; Soft Shell; Taco Burger; Smothered Taco Bar; Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, Limeade Roadhouse, Tumbleweed, Ragin’ Cajun, 28 Big Drew’s Cajun Express ◆ ★ Burger; Nachos; Nachos Supreme; Taco Salad; 9 Wok Hei Noodle House ◆ ★ Swiss Mushroom, Willy Wonka, Boss Hog, Chili Nachos Cajun Chicken on-a-sick; Red Beans & Rice; Noodle Bowl; Rice Bowl; Half-and-Half Bowl; Smoked Cheddar, Smoked Bacon Cheddar, Shrimp Creole 2 The Nut Place ◆ ★ w/wo Chicken; Chicken Egg Rolls; Apple Pie Bacon Blue, Nacho Burger, Redneck Reuben, ★ Cinnamon Roasted: Almonds, Pecans, Egg Rolls; Organic Green Tea w/ Mango Hamburger; Nachos: Cactus Jack, Cactus Jill, 29 Pacific Rim Noodles Veggie Noodle Bowl; Mango Tea; Gatorade Cashews; Homemade Root Beer 10 LumpiaPalooza ◆ ★ Chips & Cheese 3 Pop’s Kettle Corn ◆ Lumpia - 10 varieties of Phillipino Egg Roll 19 Milos - Mediterranean Foods ◆ ★ 30 Catfish Bayou ◆ ★ Kettle Corn or Cheddar Cheese Corn with an American-fusion twist; Teriyaki Mini Kabob on-a-stick; Greek Salad; Gyros Catfish & Fries; Fish Taco; Chicken Parm; Chicken; Fried Rice; Peach Tea, Gatorade Sandwich; Shish kabob on-a-stick; Sausage Okie Chicken Fried Chicken; Okie Chicken 4 Westmoreland Concessions - Fried Steak; Kickin’ Chicken Cone; Curly 11 Cappuccino Connections Inc. ◆ Sandwich on pita; Charcoal Chicken Salad; Corndog Booth ★ Greek Sampler; Seafood Sampler Platter; Loafs: Pulled Pork, Ranch, Chili Cheese, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade or Limeade Slushie; Corn Dog; Jumbo Corn Dogs; Specialty Mediterranean Sampler; Shrimp Kabob Philly Steak, Chicken Parm; Pulled Pork Freezer: Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Drinks; Limeade Platter; Chicken Greek Style on Pita; Fresh- Nachos; Deep Fried Corn Cob; Ice Cream Cherry or Chocolate; Frozen Cappuccino; 5 Lee’s Express LLC ★ Squeezed Lemonade Burrito; Hawaiian Bowl; Fried Candied Bacon Cappuccino; Latte; Mocha; Steamed Hot on-a-stick; Chicken Fried Bacon; Hawaiian Egg Roll; Crab Rangoon; Fried Rice (chicken Chocolate; Chocolate-Covered Frozen 20 Chubbs & Spudds ◆ ★ or shrimp); Combos w/ Fried Rice and Pineapple Cup; Shrimp on-a-stick; Fresh Cheesecake; Chocolate-Covered Frozen Jumbo Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich; Squeezed Lemonade; Cherry Limeade Lo-Mein: General Tso Chicken or Sesame Banana; Fruit Bowl Popcorn Chicken; Popcorn Shrimp; Catfish Chicken; Pad Thai Noodles (chicken or 31 JNJ’Z ◆ ★ 12 Texas Red’s BBQ ◆ ★ Sandwich; Curly Fries or Gator Taters; Nachos; shrimp); Lo-Mein Noodles (chicken or Chili-Cheese Frito Pie; Cheesy Jalapeno Tater Fresh Fruit Skewers; Fresh Fruit “Boat”; Fresh Pulled Pork Sandwich; Beef Brisket Sandwich; shrimp); Grilled Chicken Teriyaki w/ Fried Munchers; Deep-Fried Stuffed Soft Pretzels; Fruit Cup (strawberry, pineapple, banana); Pork Rib Dinner w/ Beans & Coleslaw; Ribeye Rice; Gatorade; Lee’s Boba Tea Deep-Fried Dill Pickle Spears, Green Beans; Chubby Bunny skewer; all items drizzled Steak Sandwich w/ Baby Red Potatoes; Turkey ◆ ★ Mushrooms; Mozzarella Cheese Sticks; with white or milk chocolate; Fresh Fruit 6 C/J Griffin Co. Inc. Legs; Baby Red Potatoes; Coleslaw; Baked Portabella Mushroom Asiago Cheese Bites; Smoothie Funnel Cakes; lots of flavors (strawberry Beans; Lemonade shortcake, maple bacon, blueberry, cream Deep-Fried Candy Bar on-a-stick; Limeades; 32 Tad’s Bodacious Burritos ◆ ★ cheese, s’mores, etc) 13 Westmoreland Concessions - Cherry Limeades Chipotle Beef, Garlic Chicken or Black Bean Sausage/Bratwurst Booth ★ 7 Dusek Concessions - Indian Taco ◆ ★ 21 Old Time Ice Cream ◆ & Spinach Burrito; Taco Salad: beef, chicken Bratwurst w/kraut; Italian or Polish Sausage Vanilla Homemade Ice Cream or vegetarian; Nacholupa; Soft Tacos: beef or Indian Taco; Fry Bread; Roasted Corn; Stuffed w/Peppers & Onions; Corn Dog; Jumbo Corn Cucumber; Quesadillas: cheese, steak, chicken 22 Knights of Columbus Council #601 ◆ ★ chicken; Quesadilla: beef, chicken or cheese; Dog; Fresh Lemonade; Fresh Limeade Nachos; Walking Taco; Lemonade or beef Hot Dogs; Funnel Cakes w/wo fruit topping; ◆ ★ 14 Baker Man Concessions Chicken Strips; Peanut Butter & Jelly 33 Smoky Hill River Festival Pop Booth ★ Cannoli; Beignets; Chocolate Éclairs; Sandwich Soft Drinks; Water Cinnamon Rolls; Elephant Ear; Cinnamon ★ Bites; Stuffed Ear – apple, cherry or peach; 23 Russ & Annie’s ◆ ★ 34 World’s Best Lemonade Company Sausage Links; Scrambled Eggs; Fried Cranberry Chicken Pecan Wrap; Chicken Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade or Limeade Potatoes; Biscuits & Gravy; Country Breakfast & Waffles; Loaded Fries with Pulled Pork; 35 Snowie Bus ◆ ★ – sausage, potatoes, eggs, biscuits & gravy Pork Parfait; Pulled Pork Sandwich; Southern Super pretzel w/ cheese; 28 different ice Slider; Grilled Cherry Limeade 15 Pizza Point Concessions ◆ ★ cream bars and popsicles; Chips; Shaved Pizza by the Slice; Hot Wings; Lemonade 24 Old Home Root Beer ★ Ice - 60 flavors; Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - Homemade Root Beer; Sugar-Free Root Beer; Regular, Cherry, Watermelon, Pina Colada or ◆ ★ 16 Coney Island Cream Soda Strawberry Kid’s Dog; Plain Dog; Designer Dog; Chips; ◆ ★ Lemonade 25 Sno Wizard on Wheels ◆ 36 Byron’s Fast & Fresh Shaved Ice; Magic River Festival Cup Steak or Chicken Street Tacos; Steak or 17 Chapman’s Take Away ◆ ★ Chicken Quesadillas; Steak or Chicken 26 Mid-State Cookers ◆ ★ The Cuban Sandwich; Grilled Hot Ham & Burritos; Chicken Tenders; Grilled Cheese; Calamari Steak Sandwich; Alligator on-a- Cheese; Bierocks; Chapman’s BBQ Pork & Mac; Cheeseburger; Double Cheeseburger; Corn Grilled Mac & Cheese; Turkey Veggie Wrap; stick; Chicken Tenders; Deep-Fried Hot Dog; Fries; Funnel Cakes; Fried Oreos Turkey & Swiss Grilled Sandwich; Hummus Dog; Deep-Fried Chili Cheese Dog; Smoked 22 23 Welcome to the Mulberry St. Bridge Bravo Stage 42nd Annual The Salina AMBUCS Club provides an 36 G important service to the River Festival by smoky hill river festival collecting trash throughout the park from F 7 a.m. until sunset each day. Special thanks Wireless internet is available to the AMBUCS as they work “Shoulders free of charge thanks to Together” to help keep the park clean. Kansas Broadband Internet N

Battery running low? Check out Sound Garden E the Nex-Tech Wireless FREE device-charging station. First Treasures Hours: Fri-Sat Noon-6 p.m.; Tony’s Pizza Sun Noon-4 p.m. Events Center Four Rivers Craft Show Mobility carts available for rent Arty’s Stage on a first come/first served basis at Headquarters by the 4th Street Baby Station Smoky Hill River Footbridge. H First Aid 35 EMS Pond Events Center 34 Stage II Footbridge Button Booth Artyopolis ATM see pages 12-13 I D 33

C1 Tennis L 2 Headquarters/ C Mobility Carts Ident-A-Kid C Art Installations (map key) A Courts J K see pgs. 27-29 for descriptions A Dream Dragon Bridge B I Roving 4th Street Stage B Beyond the Horizon: The Journey Footbridge 32 Fine Art Show 3 C1 Trees - a Natural Canvas 1 1 30 2 2 C2 Trees - a Natural Canvas 1 9 3 28 14 2 D Lost & Found Arts/Crafts 1 7 2 Face Parade 5 6 Lost Children Demonstrations 16 25 1 24 23 22 E Lego Printing 7 1 8 1 Smoky Hill River  11 9 20 Mistical Oasis E Polycultural Prosperity: Systemic  10 21 O  Disruption  Restrooms  P F Friends for Life Shuttle  I N I Information Booths Super SupporterStop &  G Henna: Get Your Art On Enthusiasts Parking  Eric Stein Stage  No Smoking Permitted Kenwood Park H Oakdale/Carver Pool M Recycling Footbridge I Something In The Air C Nex-Tech Charging Station J Into Orbit - Eyes Turned Skyward K Little Free Library: Festival Edition Numbers 1-36 indicate L Dance of the Dragon y Food Booths - see page 22-23. M Riverbank Mural “Good Neighbor Park Policy,” N Reinventing the Wheel (see pg. 47) Festival Fitness Five O Fault Diagnosis Saturday, Kenwood Park, 6 a.m. No glass containers or pets allowed (See pg. 37) P Poetry Wall on grounds

have fun! No unauthorized vehicles in the park Shuttle service is available and accessible: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24 25 Art/Craft Art Installations The Smoky Hill River Festival’s art installations distinguish the event from any other in the Demonstrations country! Enjoy a self-guided tour of all the installation artworks, refer to the center map (pages 24-25) for locations. Observe the creative processes of skillful artists and Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m artisans as they exhibit, demonstrate and sell under the Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Found throughout the park Demonstration Shelter Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ★ First Treasures Program contributor (see page 12-13) A Dream Dragon Bridge ★ Julie Cates Curt Krob Journey through mysterious symbols under Salina, KS Salina, KS an amazing dreamscape of mythical themes! Mixed Media: Playful, Mixed Media: Birds, Fourth Street Bridge colorful, energetic fish and absurd Bill Godfrey – Tarentum, PA wood pieces that spread animals! Lighthearted happy. doodles and cartoon- Friday: 12 p.m. & 4 p.m. like characters come B Beyond The Horizon: Saturday: 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. to life with Styrofoam, The Journey Sunday: 2 p.m. paper mache and Lines, movement and patterns from past Shawn Delker ★ paint. Festivals are reinvented and re-imagined Salina, KS Friday: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. to create a new rhythm that inspires. Saturday: 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. East of Fourth Street Bridge Fiber : Silk, wool, cotton Sunday: 12 p.m. and other fibers are Ann Arkebauer – Leawood, KS composed to create Layl McDill striking landscapes and Minneapolis, MN C Trees - a Natural Canvas E Polycultural Prosperity: colorful abstractions. Mixed Media: The The Festival canopy becomes a colorful Systemic Disruption Friday: 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. ancient technique of and surreal experience. This project is in partnership with The Land Saturday: 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. millefiore transforms West of Events Center Bridge Institute. Backstrap weaving, environmentalism, Sunday: 1 p.m. sculptures into multi-lev- West of Demonstration Area polyculture and conscious consumption are at the el stories full of whimsy Gary Hobbie Alicia Firstbrook-Stott & Shelby Brin – and imagination. heart of this project. The intention is to create a & Ross Friday: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Manhattan, KS work of art that visually represents the polycultural VanderHamm ★ Saturday: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. interconnectedness that exists within a perennial Salina, KS Sunday: 2 p.m. D Face Parade landscape. Wood: A variety Chelsea McKee ★ A continual procession of Festival faces and figures. Shelter by Sound Garden of woodworking Lawrence, KS At Paintchoo Plaza Neil Goss – Nomadic, KS techniques are used Amy and Tim Carlson – Lawrence, KS to create beautiful Jewelry: Original designs E Lego Printing and functional in wearable works of works of art. art; all handmade glass Building up the fun, this installation allows Friday: 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. beads and pendants are Festival-goers to make unique relief prints using Saturday: 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. created individually and Lego tiles that they can take home. Sunday: 3 p.m. intricately sculpted into Shelter by Sound Garden colorful compositions. Two Tone Press – Kansas City, MO Phyll Klima & Tracy Friday: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Musselwhite ★ Saturday: 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Salina, KS Sunday: 1 p.m. F Friends for Life Inspired by the Salina Animal Shelter’s work and Ceramics: Traditional Ken Sims ★ the animals for which they find forever homes, and contemporary West Des Moines, IA techniques are used renowned KC graffiti artist Scribe will create to create functional Jewelry: Coins meticu- an onsite mural so Festival-goers can watch pottery. lously cut by hand to create the characters evolve over the weekend. Once unique pieces of jewelry. Friday: 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. finished, it will be installed at the Salina Animal Saturday: 12 p.m. & 4 p.m. Friday: 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Shelter. Sunday: 3 p.m. South of Bravo Stage Scribe – Kansas City, MO

26 27 Art Installations Art Installations G Henna: Get Your Art On L Dance of the Dragonfly P Poetry Wall Mehndi is one of the oldest beautification rituals From humble beginnings as pieces and parts, these Create your own poems and prose on the “S River in the world, and is still enjoyed by millions across whimsical metal sculptures of insects and flowers S c ro l l .” the globe. Intricate details are applied, containing come to life in the hands of artist Corey Haden. West of Kenwood Bridge auspicious symbols for love, prosperity and luck. Events Center Bridge Rich Bergen – Salina, KS Friday & Saturday, 11a.m. - 2 p.m. and Corey Haden – Salina, KS Local English teachers and students 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. South of Bravo Stage M Riverbank Mural Four Directions The Henna Chicks, Raven and Luna – The natural landscape becomes a painter’s canvas. Look fast and you might catch a glimpse of Glenpool, OK Colin’s spray techniques bring his riverbank these roving sculptures placed atop staff golf design to life! carts. The inspiration for these sculptures comes H Oakdale/Carver Pool Riverbank at Kenwood Bridge from the cardinal directions of the Chinese con- This horizontal mural integrates the stories Colin Benson – Denver, CO stellations. The white tiger represents the west, of Salina’s summer fun activity – swimming! the red bird for the south, the blue dragon for Quilt-like patterns mark a visual history of Salina the east, and the black turtle for the north. Try from an aerial perspective. to spot them all! North of Stage II Throughout the Park Molly Dillworth – Brooklyn, NY Juniper ‘TJ’ Tangpuz – Lawrence, KS 2012 Salina Art Center Artist-in-Residence Personalitrees I Something In The Air The trees in Oakdale Park come to life and show Art takes to the skies above Oakdale Park. off their unique personalitrees. Jim Martin & James Martin III – Charlotte, NC Throughout the Park Roger Kenkel – Gibbon, NE Bob Ash – Lindsborg, KS K Little Free Library: Tammy Jo Jarvis – Salina KS J Into Orbit - Eyes Turned Festival Edition Skyward Salina Public Library is offering a fun version of A courageous and heroic spaceman explores their Little Free Libraries service at the Festival on distant planets and galaxies in the wondrous but Friday and Saturday. Library staff will be on hand dangerous universe we inhabit. Inspired by retro to help you find the perfect book to read while comic images and childhood memories from enjoying the Festival. Books for all ages in a wide N Reinventing the Wheel space-themed movie and television serials, Kansas variety of genres and subjects will be available. The wheel is reinvented through this merger artist Steve Britt takes you on a new adventure. There’s no need to have a library card—take a of design, art, engineering, fabrication and South of Stage II book and pass it on! mechanical expertise. A true collaboration of Steve Britt – Salina, KS West of Events Center Bridge minds, this kinetic Festival icon has changed the Salina Public Library Festival landscape for more than 15 years. Kenwood Bridge Designed by David Exline – Aliso Viejo, CA Engineered by the family of Exline Inc. O Fault Diagnosis Follow the story of a stranded 1985 Nissan Pulsar NX, its passenger and the car’s repair manual as it unfolds over the course of the Festival. Anthony Hawley’s Fault Diagnosis is a multimedia perfor- mance event that explores what happens when things we think we know so well break down and fail us, and what is released in those moments. North of the Kenwood Bridge Salina Art Center – Anthony Hawley – Lincoln, NE 28 29 Festival Legacies Premiere Sponsors

Time, talent, and treasure are necessary to make the Smoky Hill River Festival happen each year. There isn’t space to recognize the thousands who help, but the Salina Arts & Humanities Commission would like to acknowledge a few excellent examples of people who have made the Festival possible.

Time: Salina Amateur Radio Talent: Jamie Hall Club and Saline County In 1976, Jamie Hall Emergency Management was part of the Victor & Penny and Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas Their Loose Change Orchestra The Salina Amateur Radio Club and Saline team that moved County Emergency Management have provided the Gazebo from important Lost & Found services to the Festival where it had been for more than three decades. These well-trained constructed to its volunteers help find lost items or parents who temporary home on have wandered away from their children. They Santa Fe and Iron. also provide important and up-to-date weather The following year, information to staff, artists, vendors and the Jamie was asked public throughout Festival week. They operate in to assist with the organized and efficient ways and are a tremendous construction and Lodging Creation Crossing Tent Fire Department, General asset to the smooth operation of the Festival. technical needs of the Bravo Stage Tent Services, Police Department, brand new Smoky Hill River Festival. Since 1977, Parks & Recreation, Tony’s Jamie has contributed his time and professional Pizza Events Center knowledge serving over 35 years as the Technical Director of the Festival. Whether serving as a resource with local contractors or other service providers, teaching gofers construction skills and how to properly tie knots to secure tents, or just generally helping things run smoothly, Jamie has been a valuable resource to the success of the River Festival. Technical & Design Festival Fitness Five Lodging Enhancements

Treasure: Earl Bane Foundation The Earl Bane Foundation has contributed more tions, stages, electrical improvements, and many than $200,000 in financial support for Festival other amenities that make the River Festival improvements and park enhancements over the special and Oakdale Park more functional all last 17 years. This has included ramps, decora- year long. Hospitality Services Kenwood Bridge Installation Festival Jam

The Main Squeeze Lodging Big Band Dance

30 31 Premiere Sponsors Executive Sponsors

Festival Program Printing Big Band Dance Sirens of South Austin Artist Hospitality Lodging Button Booth; Beverages

Elton Dan & The Rocket Band; Festival Big Screen Printing Papa Green Shoes KU Brazilian Steel Band

Festival Buttons The Main Squeeze Electrical Expertise

Wireless Internet Artyopolis Artyopolis Ident-a-Kid Booth Service

Festival Jam Trash Service Advertising; First Treasures

Artyopolis Elton Dan & Artyopolis Public Transportation; The Rocket Band; Button Production KU Brazilian Steel Band

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Presenting Business Sponsors AmericInn The Saint Francis Foundation Ashley HomeStore First Presbyterian Church Phone Connection Lodging The Que Pastas General Underwriting Festival Entertainment Telephones Bank of Tescott Framing Matters Rib Crib Baymont Inn & Suites Smoky Hill Construction General Underwriting Framing Services Hospitality Lodging Artyopolis Boy Scout Troop 214- Genesis Health Clubs Roberts Hutch-Line, Inc. Adventure Group General Underwriting General Office Supplies Brooks Liquor Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts River Clean Up Great Plains Federal Credit Salina Unitarian Universalist Sirens of South Austin Technical Assistance Central Kansas Amateur Union Fellowship Radio Club General Underwriting Recycling Services Casey’s General Stores Super 8 I-70 Lost & Found; Weather Spotting Jimmy John’s Salina & The Salvation Army Artist Hospitality Storage Truck Lodging Coldwell Banker Antrim-Piper Hutchinson Wenger Realtors Hospitality Columbia Insurance Group ServiceMaster of Salina, Inc. Vidricksen Dist. Co. Storage Truck K-Four Trailer Sales Cleaning Services The Skirts Coperion K-Tron Salina, Inc. Lost & Found Trailer Sleep Inn & Suites Papa Green Shoes General Underwriting Eagle Marketing Solutions Kanopolis Drive-In Lodging Waters True Value Hardware Crown Distributors, LLC Advertising Stutzman Greenhouse, Inc. Advertising Art Patron PREMIeRE Party Artyopolis Key Rexall Pharmacy Plants Four Seasons RV Acres Culligan of Salina General Underwriting Tamara Howe School of Dance Bottled Water RVs Woods & Durham, CHTD. Martinelli’s Little Italy Advertising Family of Tony Buccigrossi Hospitality Papa Green Shoes Target Heritage Real Estate Advisors Artyopolis Mead Lumber Hospitality Everyday Lights You & Your Surroundings Farm Bureau Financial Services Lumber & Supplies USD 305 - Terry Burger & Lindsay Garber Art Patron Program Millwood Realty Vans; Parking Facility Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q Artyopolis Artyopolis Artyopolis Fast Promo New Horizons Dental Care Advertising Mistical Oasis K·Coe Isom Festival Families First Victor & Penny and Their Loose Change Orchestra Blue Beacon International Key Rexall Pharmacy Ka-Comm, Inc. Don C. & Florence M. McCune Foundation Two-Way Radios Employee Buttons Mildred & Rolland Middlekauff Foundation KAKEland Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation In addition to cash and in-kind contributions, many businesses choose to support the Festival in a very special way. We would like to thank the following businesses that purchase buttons for their employees Advertising The Saint Francis Foundation or customers. Button sales are the single-largest income source for the Smoky Hill River Festival. Kansas Homes & Movers Salina Regional Health Foundation Accurate Electric Inc. Fletcher & Associates Rose Hill Bank Headquarters Mobile Home Smoky Hill Construction American Electric Frisbie Construction Co., Inc. Ryan Mortuary, Inc. The Mortgage Company Anesthesia Associates of Central Kansas PA Hampton & Royce Salina Family Healthcare Center Art Patron PremierE Sponsors Assurance Partners, LLC Jim’s Formal Wear, LLC Salina Family YMCA Golf Carts Bennington State Bank Jones Gillam Renz Architects Gary and Lana Jordan Salina Housing Authority Benson Accounting CPA, PA Ka-Comm, Inc. Salina Media Connection PKM Steel Service Blue Beacon International Bruce and Julie Moore Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Salina Ortho Central Care Cancer Center Williamson, Chtd. Elton Dan & The Rocket Band; KU Brazilian Steel Band Aaron Morrison Salina Scale Sales & Service, Inc. Central Mall Land Title Service Salina Veterinary Hospital Karla Prickett Columbia Insurance Group Mahaska Presbyterian Manor of Salina Salina Vortex Corporation Drs. Cooper, Banninger & Ebert Marietta, Kellogg & Price Big Band Dance Martha Rhea Salina Waste Systems Coperion K-Tron Salina, Inc. Morrison Ventures Mark Ritter and Rosie Lammoglia Quality Inn & Suites Crossroads Collision Inc. Mowery Clinic, LLC Sports Connection Connie Stevens Design Central Norton, Wasserman, Jones & Kelly, LLC Summers, Spencer & Company, P.A. Lodging Drs. Driver & Clark, P.A. Pestinger Heating & A.C., Inc. Sunflower Bank Brad Stuewe and Paula Fried Exide Technologies Pettle’s Flowers Sunset Properties, Inc. Radio Kansas Gayle and Jane McMillen –Sponsoring the Exline, Inc. PKM Steel Service Weckel Pet Care Advertising Art Parton Premiere Tent First Bank Kansas REPCO Woods & Durham, CHTD. 34 35 Supporters Supporters Friends Continued Enthusiasts Bill and Peggy Medina Monte and Penni White Pat and Lisa Ochs Jeff and Mary Thompson Sharon Hauser Herb and Muriel Morgenthaler Pestinger Heating & A.C., Inc. Bette Timmel Hettenbach & Langdon CPA All Smiles Dental Care Linda Ogden and Donna DeLaney Lisa Peters Stan and Audrey Vaughn Wes and Joan Jackson Bill and Jane Alsop Friends New Horizons Dental Care Advantage Trust Company Kay Quinn Waddle’s Htg. & Cooling Inc. Ruth Jennings Ann Arkebauer Kevin Norris Alan and Katy Ames and Kim Dave Rettele Dee and Kim Warren Jacqueline Jones W. Reese and Donna Baxter Maureen Olson Brad and Jane Anderson Michael Ross Watson Electric, Inc. Barbara Knight Patrick and Steph Beatty Dave and DuAnn Peterson Artful Parties & Events Charlie and Marcy Roth Jeff and Vicki Wilson Tim and Becky Maguffee Larry, Judy Beck & Family Tim and Meg Pivonka Audrey’s Ballroom Dancing Mark and Sherie Bell Salina Supply Company Paul and Brenda McDaniel Tom & Katie Platten Loren and Sue Banninger Greg and Bobbie Bengtson Salina Waste Systems Supporters John McIntyre Mike and Susan Ramage Cary Brinegar Lila Berkley Neal and Janet Saskowski Doug and Sarah Alt Marian C. Page Mark Ritter and Rosie Lammoglia Broadway Mini Storage Mike and Debra Berkley Betsy Scholten Nick and Lori Berezovsky Wilma Pearse Bob and Linda Salem Paul and Connie Burket Steven Blackwell and Julie McKenna Don Schroeder Nancy and Steve Bressler Kevin and Lynn Peterson Roger Sanborn Kevin and Leslie Corbett Shannon and Jo Buchanan Dave and Debbie Sellers Chuck and Liz Carroll Vicki and Scott Price Boyd and Heather Smith Crossroads Collision Inc. Bart and Kate Bycroft E. Louise Simcox Central Leasing Systems Toni Renfro Blaine and Cara Spurney Joyce M. DeJulio-Burr Bill and Ruth Cathcart-Rake Jerry and Linda Simpson Randy and Janice Clark Mark and Rebecca Seeman Mike and Darlene Stottmann Carol Duggan Matt and Tricia Cobb Harry and Pam Smith Phil Coleman Connie Stewart Larry and Pam Strahan Bob and Mary Exline Greg and Gretchen Courtney Larry and Joy Smith Janet Denning Ken and Amy Stonebraker Dan and Jennifer Stutterheim Five Guys Burgers and Fries Brad and Christina Daily Todd and JaLue Smith Steve and Karla Dickerson A.R. Tilgner Ella Umphrey Randy and Lisa Graham Jeff and Sherry Denton Smoky Hill Health & Rehabilitation Jay and Elaine Edwards George and Marcia Troutfetter John and Kim Vanier Grain Belt Supply Company, Inc. Drs. Driver & Clark, P.A. Rex N and Cindy S Snavely Alan and Roxie Eichelberger Katie Utter Mike and Penny Walker Hall Contracting Inc. Larry and Cathy Dunlap Marshall and Janice Stanton Dave and Linda Freeland Bruce and Margaret Wyatt Mark and Carolyn Wedel Hampton Financial Linda Ellison Summers, Spencer & Company, P.A. Gordon and Joyce Gorton George and Margaret Yarnevich Gary and Mary Anne Weiner Nancy F Hampton Greg Faelber Melanie Terrill and Mike Soetaert Brian and Judy Weisel Hannebaum Grain Co., Inc. Karna Hanks Rolland and Sharon Zier Fine Art of Family Dentistry, PA Steve and Lynda Welborn Hassman Termite and Pest Control Jeff and Lynn Gillam J.W. Welch Brad and Jeanine Haynes John and Kristin Gunn Gunner and LaDonna Wiles Dan and Peggy Hebert Jamie and Brigid Hall Mark Zimmerman and Carolyn Hofer Alison and Jared Hiatt Brenda Hemmer FESTIVAL FITNESS FIVE Mike and Polly Hoppock A fine Festival morning: and YOU at the Saturday, June 9 Phil Hemmer Patrons Deena Horst starting line! For those with a competitive 6:00 a.m. - Registration and bib chip pick-up Tom and Maggie Hemmer Chris and Julie Banninger Constance S. Johnson spirit or for buddies wanting to get in a good 7:00 a.m. - Start of Two-Mile Run, Five-Mile Dirk and Fran Hutchinson Mike and Mary Nell Beatty Jim and Paula Johnson walk before Festival feasting begins; JOIN US Run, Two-Mile Walk Tom and Melinda Jett Shari Caywood Bob and Pam Jones for the 39th running of the Festival’s five-mile, 8:15 a.m. - Start of Children’s Races Sara and Peter Johnston Ron and Nancy Chandler John and Cyndy Knutson two-mile, children’s road races, and two-mile 50-Yard Dashes - Age under 1 - 4 Paul and Carol Junk Fr. Frank Coady Aubrey and Nancy Linville walk. The two-mile walk will begin at 7:00 220-Yard Runs, Age 5 - 6 Robert and Denice Justus Frisbie Construction Co., Inc. Jim Loader and Michael Chambers am, the same time as the 2/5 miles runs (chip- Quarter-Mile Runs, Age 7 - 13 Curtis Kauer Hugh and Becky Hyberger Jim and Christi Manley timed); the Children’s Races begin at 8:15 a.m. All races begin and end near the Mary and Wally Kearns Bill Knox John Marietta, DDS Entry fee required. locomotive in Kenwood Park. Jeffrey Knox OB/GYN L & S Building Contractors Aaron and Jessica Martin Mark and Sherry Krehbiel Tom and Denise Peebles Joe and Mary Lou McKenzie Alan & Marti Kruckemyer Gayle K. Rose Ellen Mitchell Sarah and Brad Lancaster Ryan Mortuary, Inc. Sharon Montague Leonard Family Salina Family Vision Care Michael A. Montoya P.A. Bob and Rachel Loersch Fr. Bobby and Angela Smith Ellen Morgan Earl H. Matthews Solomon State Bank Dusty and Wendy Moshier

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44 45 Staff & Committees Good Stuff to Know STAFF & SERVICE PROVIDERS Big Band Dance: Hannah Holt, Jenni Jones, Shuttles Smile! Accounting Technician: Glenda Johnson Clarke Sanders, Tom Wilbur Free shuttles from the Tony’s Pizza Events Center The Smoky Hill River Festival is documented each parking lot to Festival grounds are accessible. year through photographs. These images are used Executive Director: Brad Anderson Art/Craft Demonstrations: Amanda Colgrove, Kim George, Stan Lauer, Martha Murchison, Friday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for marketing purposes in subsequent years. The Festival Coordinators: Stacy Ash, Grace Peterson Cori Sherman North, Hana North, Will North Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. purchase of an admission button gives implied Marketing/Development Coordinator: Kay Quinn Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. permission for the use of your image. The Festival Entertainment: Loren Banninger, Laura Easterday, accepts no liability and offers no compensation Office Administrator: Amanda Morris CJ Hammon, cashhollistah., Randy Johnson, CityGo/OCCK Services for any personal image used in this way. Due to Office Volunteer: Carrie Carpenter Bruce Lacy, Dustin Neff, Jacob Palmateer, Erin Free rides to the Festival on the CityGo Bus copyright infringement, absolutely NO unauthor- Ryan, Andrew Sellers Program Assistant: Laurie Moravec System are available to anyone wearing a Festival ized recording of any entertainment is permitted. Festival Fitness Five: Adrienne Gapter, button (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). No Sunday Check out the “Photo Gallery” at riverfestival. Sanitation Services: Salina Septic Service Brandon Martinez service. com or #SHRF2018. Relive a great weekend! Security: Smart Security Inc. Festival Jam: Steve Hanson, Ryan McClintock The CityGo Routes will offer expanded bus service Good Neighbor Park Policy Sound: Hooper Sound Production Services, LLC Fine Art Show: Karen Ayotte, Larry Bunker, Jim on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. to The Smoky Hill River Festival takes place in Stage Crews Damaree, Katy England, Gary Martens, Lee Oakdale Park (Oakdale entrance and Event Center scenic Oakdale Park, one of Salina’s oldest and most beautiful. To lessen the impact of over Bravo Stage: Andrew Strong Romaniszyn, Anne Shadwick, Jannell Shadwick, Foot Bridge) during the Festival, to take people Brian Weigel 60,000 Festival-goers and to provide a comfortable Eric Stein: Chris Banninger, Lucas Easterday, anywhere on normal routes within Salina city limits. experience for everyone, the Festival is asking for First Treasures: Kathy Malm, Debbie Deneault Craig Rhodes, Makena Rhodes, MaKrae After regular shuttle hours, OCCK provides trans- cooperation with the following: Rhodes Food: Cary Brinegar, Kim & Ron Cairns, Melanie portation for people with movement impairments • Blankets and chairs must be removed each Stage II: Grant Dorsey, Christopher Riley Regnier, Steve Renich, Dawn Smith on an on-call basis only. Check in at Festival evening of the Festival. Note - following each night’s closing act, Festival staff removes all Stage Managers Four Rivers Craft Show: Michelle Baccus, Stacia Headquarters for assistance. Friday and Saturday: Brenneman, Jim & Sherry Cates, Robin Cates, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. blankets, chairs, etc. from the park. Check Lost & Arty’s Stage: Ruby Tilton Angie & Mark Coble, MariAnn Gies, Ann & Found the next day. Information Booths Bravo Stage: CJ Hammon Terry Headrick, Becca Metzler, Russ Prophet, • Plastic ground tarps are not allowed because of The best source for directions and other Festival- damage to grassy areas. Eric Stein Stage: Loren Banninger Mollie Purcell, Sylvia Rice, Kelly Rundel related questions, T-shirts are sold here. Two • Individual tents and canopies are not allowed Gates: Amy Cole, Dale Cole, Nancy Scanlan Stage II: Kay Engelland, Kate Lindsey locations: near the Kenwood bridge and west of in the park. Support Staff: Seth Gunelson, Seth Johnson, Hospitality: Christal Lantz, Linda Rohrer Art/Craft Demonstration Area. • Umbrellas will be restricted to use behind a marked boundary to facilitate sight lines. Please Isaac Morris, Bryan Weary Information Booths: Beth & Tom Arpke First Aid stay behind this line with your umbrellas. Technical Director: Brigid Hall Marketing: Peggy Medina, Mary Lou Schneider First Aid and EMS services are available at the • Please do not bring pets or animals to the Festival. Assistant Technical Directors: Dennis Arnold, Parking: Jon Blanchard, Randy Hardy permanent restroom next to the tennis courts. • Roller blades, skateboards, scooters and bicycles John Corman, Ron Dankenbring, Jamie Hall, Shuttles: Sarah Quinn, Andy Purdy Lost & Found are prohibited. Robert Justus, Ken Krier, Caroline Lanterman, Visit the Festival’s Lost & Found booth near the • Due to obvious hazards, glass containers and Rachel Loersch, Bill Tuzicka Fourth Street bridge to scope out misplaced items. bottles are prohibited. Lost children also are escorted here to be reunited • For safety and as a courtesy to our entertainers, COMMITTEE MEMBERS/COORDINATORS with parents. Lost & Found is located south of please keep children at a reasonable distance from the stages and off the steps of the Eric Stein Stage. Festival Headquarters. Ambassadors: Sheri Albright, Kathy & Randy • Absolutely NO unauthorized vending is Bahe, Eddie Balluch, Trish Bandre, Loreen Ident-A-Kid permitted on Festival grounds. Buccigrossi, John Claman, Karen DeBeer, Calling all kids to stop by the Ident-A-Kid booth • One last request - please place your personal Katie Guy, Corey Haden, Angela Hayden, just west of Art/Craft Demonstration Area to get trash in a receptacle. Help leave Oakdale Park in Joe Jackson, Andrea Jared, Susana Jimenez, your I.D. bracelet. It’s the best way for us to find great shape! Denise Lewis, Don Merriman, Byron Norris, your mom or dad if you get separated. Have your Jodi Pappada, Stephen Papy, Ron & Joan Reed, It’s Easy to be Green! Addeline Winship folks bring their cell phone for easy access. Look for receptacles for recycling of Friday, Saturday & Sunday plastic water bottles and cans around Art Patron Program: Lacrista Brightbill, Gabe Mobile Device Charging Station the Festival, and help us to reduce the Grant, CJ Hammon, Ellen Morgan, Amy Sellers amount of trash sent to the landfill. Charging Stations available at the northeast end of Artyopolis Children’s Area: Carrie Carpenter, The area in front of the Eric Stein Stage is marked Pat Haas, Lora Ireton, Romeyn Lauber, Mike the Fine Art show with an aisle for easier access to trash service. Mattek, Carlie Mattison, George Troutfetter, Baby Station Access to Oakdale Park is limited after 10 p.m., Jane Wang Here’s a shady spot to change a diaper or feed your as preparations are necessary to ready the park Baby Station: Beth Vinson baby, located in Artyopolis. for the next day. Gates will open promptly at 10 Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. a.m. daily, at which time Festival-goers may enter Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. 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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