Supported in part by: The Town of Wytheville and Wythe County

Supported in part by:
The Town of Wytheville and Wythe County
MUSIC!
Opening Parade
Saturday Morning, June
2 0 th, 2 0 1 5 * M a i n S t r e e t
Following route from Family Dollar
East to Municipal Parking Lot
Chautauqua: (pronounced sha tauk’ wa)… of Seneca Indian origin; a name of a place, variously represented as titles in early (chiefly French)
writings and maps… literal meaning = “one has take out fish there…” … which may account for the relationship to Lake Chautauqua in
southwestern New York. Chautauqua, NY Is the site of the educational assembly started in 1874 and is still in existence today.
In the late 19th century, the Chautauqua movement became a popular form of adult education and entertainment in the United Sates. Using
noted lyceum speakers (such as Teddy Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan) and local talent, the movement literally spread throughout the
country, traveling in caravans and setting up their tent performances in towns with primary access to the railroad. In the 1920’s; Wytheville, VA
was a stop on the Chautauqua circuit, reportedly known as the “Redpath Circuit” which ran perpendicular to the “White & Meyer Circuit” that
crossed the rural Midwestern United States, where Chautauqua was particularly popular. The Chautauqua lectures, musical feathers, dramatic
arts and children’s activities rose in popularity during the 1920’s, followed by its demise, brought on by the Great Depression and the rise of the
film industry. In 1985, the Chautauqua Festival was rejuvenated in the southwest VA community of Wytheville, and has been a source of
entertainment, enjoyment and education again over the past twenty eight years.
The Indoor Art and Photography Show: The annual Chautauqua Art & Photography Show will be accepting artwork
(paintings, drawings and photos) entries for hanging on Thursday, June 18th from 4pm-7pm in the lower level of the 4th
Street Community Center. Judging will take place on Friday, June 19th. Artisans entering work in this year’s show are
invited to an opening reception on Saturday, June 20th at 9am to preview the show and awards prior to access by the general
public. Artwork must be picked up between the hours of 10am – 2pm on Sunday, June 28th. Any questions can be addressed
by email at artandphotofest@gmail.com or by calling Jen Otey at 276-620-0303.
Artisan of the Day
Saturday, June 20th
Gale Blevins- metal worker and sculptor
Sunday, June 21st
Kay Sutherland - Painting professionally since 1983, Kay Sutherland, a Wytheville, VA
artist, draws inspiration from everything. Painting year round, she prefers the "en plain air"
technique, French for painting outside in natural light, which gives her the freedom to express
without hesitation. Sutherland describes her work as "never really knowing how a piece is
going to go. I just paint fast and furious, never imagining how it will look. Each one is an
original." Kay is currently working on the “dam” series, as she is painting near the dam at the
Reed Creek mill Website: www.ksutherland.com
Monday, June 22nd
Jen Otey, MOONbow ARTworks-professional painter and art teacher. Her work has
Logo By Jen Otey
been published in magazines and books worldwide and can be found in galleries around the
United States. Her work depicts her connection with Nature and the Sacred Feminine. Jen’s
students’ work is on display today, as well. Website: www.moonbowartworks.com
Artisan of the Day
Tuesday , June 23rd
Visit our Artisan of the Day
each day from 10am until 4pm.
Artisans will be set up outside
the Art & Photography room.
Festival goers will have an
opportunity to view the work
and meet the artist in person.
Artwork will also be for sale.
Wes Bahorik - Following retirement from Kutztown University as a professor of biology
and science education Wes Bahorik has been pursuing painting and sketching as a primary
vocation. His works have been shown and marketed in Pa., Va, Maine, Vermont, the
Carolinas, and Utah. As a self trained artist, Wes paints and draws mostly scenery and
wildlife with acrylic, charcoal, oils, pastel, and watercolor. His work has been commissioned
in oils, charcoal and acrylic.
Wednesday, June 24th
Anne Crescini- A native of Wytheville, Anne has lived and worked in Japan for 14 years,
spending the last eleven years as a teacher at the University of Kitakyushu in southern Japan.
In addition to teaching, she has written several textbooks and academic papers, as well as three
books on Japanese culture. You can find out about her life, work and books, as well as read her
weekly blog at www.annecrescini.com
Riz Crescini- is a photographer based in Japan but currently living in the Wytheville area
with his family. He is originally from the big city of Chicago, but is greatly enjoying small
town life here in Southwest Virginia. His photos have won awards at national and international
photography conventions. Check out Riz’s work at his website, portraits.rizcrescini.com and
weddings.rizcrescini.com
Thursday, June 25th
Leanne Barley- works with felt making pillows, masks and other wonderful items. Her
work has been published in magazines and sells in many fine galleries.
Friday, June 26th
Linda Otey and Bailey Matney- will be displaying their beautiful and colorful,
geometric barn quilts.
Saturday, June 27th
Kevin Fiorini- woodworker, will be showing his hand made “firewood” bowls and boxes.
Time
6:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:50 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:50 a.m.
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 20th
Act
Hot Air Balloon Rally , approximately at 6AM
Chili Cook-off - set-up of cooking area and begin preparation
(cutting, slicing, and chopping) of ingredients
Chili Cook-off – Begin Cooking
Kid's 1 mile Fun Run Registration ( ages 12 and under - no fee, no
limit)
Kid's 1 mile Fun Run Race
Parade Through Downtown Wytheville
Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
Chili Cook-off Samples & Voting
Wythe County Historical Society will sponsor a documentation day
to examine and catalogue items produced by craftspeople in Wythe
County before 1900. Bring your Wythe County Made items to have
catalogued (until 3 p.m.)
Artist in Residence- Gale Blevins, until 4pm
Master Gardeners Help Clinic (until 4 p.m.)
Chautauqua "Furfest" / Pet Show Registration (until 11AM)
Rainbow Creations: sand art, moonwalk, face painting; until 9 pm
Chautauqua "Furfest" / Pet Show (until 1p.m.)
Blessing of the Festival and National Anthem, Olivia Brewer
Parade and Chili Cook-off Winners Announced
Major Graham Mansion Encampment, Re-enactment, History
Tours & Book Signing (until 5 p.m., $10 per person,276-284-0006,
info@majorgrahammansion.com)
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
Becki the Balloon Lady, twisting balloons
Chautauqua Flower Show sponsored by Moribana Garden Club
(until 8 p.m., receive entries 06/19 from 4 to 6 p.m. & 06/20 from
8-10 a.m.)
Create your own pet ID Tag (no registration, all ages, $5)
Evan and Dana, Pop Band
Car Maintenance 101, sponsored by Thompson Tire (free, all ages,
pre-register)
Upcycle Chautauqua T-Shirts into a tote bag ($6, all ages, preregister)
Hot Air Balloon Rally
Miss Chautauqua Introductions
Emma Leigh, country
Adam Musick, acoustics/electric rock
Home Free, acappella vocal band
Location
WCC
CC, Parking Lot
CC, Parking Lot
Town Police Station
Town Police Station
Main Street
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
Heritage Museum,
Spiller Street
EBMP, UG
CC, UG
Withers Park
EBMP, UG
Withers Park
Shelter
Shelter
“The music industry can be tough, but this
girl is tougher, and knows how to kick it...into
overdrive! ”
Although labeled as "country", Emma Leigh
considers herself a mainstream artist
choosing an eclectic mix of Country, Blues
and Rock, she sings everything from covers
of popular classics to original songs that
reflect her style and generation.
Major Graham Mansion
CC, LL
EBMP, UG
CC, UL
Withers Park
Shelter
Shelter
UG, Tents
WCC
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
When country acappella band Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC's
The Sing-Off, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars
from Minnesota… rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and
commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity.
Founded by brothers Chris and Adam Rupp during their college years in the early 2000s, Home
Free had been perfecting their live show for years prior to The Sing-Off--performing together for
crowds in countless State and County Fairs, on college campuses, in front of Fortune 500
companies, and in theaters all across the country. It was their experience on the road that
carried them to a Sing-Off victory, swelling their fan base and bringing their homegrown country
style into a national spotlight.
Home Free continues to entertain audiences nationwide with their high-energy show peppered
with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor.
They arrive to town on the heals of their debut release on Columbia Records, Crazy Life.
For seven years Adam
Musick farmed, struggled,
grew, and succeeded. His
most noteworthy
accomplishment was the
heritage pork he raised
and sold to restaurants in
Nashville TN, Charleston
SC, and throughout the
Southeast. After seven
years, with experience that
only nature, animals, life
and death can teach, he
began to accept that music
is the greater gift he has
to offer.
Sunday, June 21st
Time
6:00 a.m.
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:45p.m.
Act
Location
Hot Air Balloon Rally
Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
Butterfly the Clown, face painting until 7 p.m.
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
Becki the Balloon Lady, twisting balloons
WCC
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
CC, LL
EBMP, UG
Flower Show sponsored(until 7 p.m., pick up entries between
7-8 p.m.)
Master Gardener Help Clinic (until 4 p.m.)
CC, UL
CC, UG
Major Graham Mansion Encampment, Re-enactment, History
Tours & Book Signing (until 5 p.m., $10 per person, 276-2840006, info@majorgrahammansion.com)
Major Graham Mansion
Artist in Residence- Kay Sutherland ( until 4pm)
EBMP, UG
The Riches, gospel
Wytheville Training School Cultural Center (WTSCC) Open
House (until 3 p.m.)
Franklin Street United Methodist Church, gospel
Becki the Balloon Lady, balloon twisting class ($10 includes
pump and balloon kit, ages 7 & up, pre-register, min 4- max 12)
New Life Ministries, gospel
Wall of Honor Presentation
Wytheville Community College Concert Band Under the
direction of Mr. Frank Pugh
St. Paul United Methodist Church Praise Band, Christian
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, Gospel Jubilee excerpts
All Nations Church Worship Band, Christian
Free Parking
Main Stage
Corner of E Franklin St
& S 5th
Main Stage
EBMP, UG
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church would like to invite the
community to use their spring street parking lot during the
week of the festival
Performance Locations:
CC, UL- 4th Street Community Center Upstairs
CC, LL- 4th Street Community Center Downstairs
CC, UG- 4th Street Community Center Upper Grounds
EBMP, LG- Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Lower
Grounds
EBMP, UG- Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Upper
Grounds
HPC- Heritage Preservation Center, 115 W. Spiller St.
WPD Parking Lot- Wytheville Police Dept. Parking Lot
Withers Park- 4th Street
WPC- Wytheville Presbyterian Church
WFD- Wytheville Fire Department
UG, Tents- Tents across from the gazebo
Shelter- Upper Grounds Stage
Main Stage- Lower Grounds Stage
Monday, June 22nd
Time
Act
10:00 a.m. Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. Butterfly the Clown, face painting & balloon art until 2pm
Rainbow Creations- sand art, face painting, moonwalk10:00 a.m.
until 9pm, fee
10:00 a.m. Artist in Residence- Jen Otey,(until 4 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. Craft of the Day with All Nations Church (until Noon)
Tie Dye T-shirts, bring a clean white t-shirt to dye (free, all
10:00 a.m.
ages)
Homemade Ice Cream with Wythe County Co-Op Extension
11:00 a.m.
Office, (free, ages 5-8, pre-register, max 16)
Noon
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
Noon
Butterfly the Clown, face painting throughout the day
Entries being accepted for the Quilt & Needlework show
Noon
(until 6 p.m.)($1 per entry, 24 categories)
Noon
Katherine Asbury and David Dickens, vocals
Homemade Ice Cream with Wythe County Co-Op Extension
Noon
Office, (free, ages 9-13, pre-register, max 16)
Location
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
UG, Tents
UG, Tents
EBMP, UG
CC, LL
EBMP, UG
CC, UL
Shelter
UG, Tents
1:00 p.m.
Tie Dye T-shirts, bring a clean white t-shirt to dye (free, all
UG, Tents
ages)
2:00 p.m.
Complimentary tours at Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace
Museum (until 4 p.m., donations accepted)
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Edith Bolling
Wilson
Museum
Building with Kids, sponsored by Lowes (all ages, limit 50,
EBMP, UG
free)
Zumba, Patti Bryant from the Wytheville Community Center
(all ages, no registration, no fee)
Main Stage
Master Gardeners Bus Tour ($3.00 per person, preregistration, until 7pm) Vegetable Gardening in small spaces
and beinging master gardeners
CC, UG
Davis Little, acoustic
Shelter
Ron Ireland, folk
Main Stage
Meet at the
Spooky Story Telling
gazebo
Harley Boone, country
Main Stage
Harley Boone, authentic Country music and downhome good time. Kickin' Country is only the
beginning with Harley Boone. Their dynamic
harmonies, soulful down-home vocals and diverse
instrumentation make them stand apart from the
bands already playing in the area and the
Commonwealth. It doesn't hurt that they have two
chicks in the band either.
Helping to support the Festival
Miss Chautauqua Pageant ; June 6, 2015
Chautauqua Golf Tournament; June 12, 2015
Wine & Stein; September 19, 2015
Holiday Event; December 2015
Longaberger Bingo; February 2016
Tuesday, June 23rd
Time
Act
Location
10:00 a.m. Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
EBMP, UG
10:00 a.m. Butterfly the Clown, face painting & balloon art until 2pm
EBMP, UG
10:00 a.m. Rainbow Creations- sand art, face painting, moonwalk- until 9pm, fee
EBMP, UG
10:00 a.m. Artist in Residence- Wes Bahorik (until 4 p.m.)
EBMP, UG
10:00 a.m. Craft of the Day with All Nations Church (until Noon)
Helpful Herps- Lizards, Friendly Frogs, & Sleepy Snakes (pre-register, $1,
10:00 a.m.
ages 4 and up, limit 20)
UG, Tents
CC,LL
11:00 a.m. Cooking with Mary Alice ($5, ages 6-12, max 10, pre-registration)
WPC
Wytheville Fire Department Open House and Equipment Display (until 3
11:00 a.m.
Fire Department
p.m.)
Bubbleology, become a scientist by experimenting with soaps to create
11:00 a.m. bubbles, Wythe County Co-Op Extension(free, ages 5-8, pre-registration, max
10)
EBMP, UG
11:00 a.m. Quilt/Needlework Exhibits and Demonstrations (until 7 p.m.)
CC UL
Noon
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
EBMP, UG
Noon
Holly Montgomery, classic country
Shelter
Noon
Treasure Hunt, Interested in learning how to use a compass? Wythe County
Co-Op Extension (free, ages 9-13, pre-register, max 10)
UG, Tents
1:00 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Racing with Todd Wolford with Town of Wytheville Recreation
Dept. ( $2.00, ages 6-12, max 12, pre-register)
UG, Tents
2:00 p.m.
Decorating Flip Flops, bring your own flip flops (free, all ages)
UG, Tents
2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a Lavender Thyme Tea in the gardens at Beagle Ridge. Come cut your
own bunch of Lavender, make a wreath and enjoy Tea and Lavender scones
$25.00 per person. Reservations are required by calling 276-621-4511 .
Beagle Ridge Herb
Farm
3:00 p.m.
Q&A on how to grow your own edible mushrooms with Curt Campbell
Shelter
4:00 p.m.
Kids Yoga with Patti Bryant from the Wytheville Community Center
CC, LL
Master Gardeners Bus Tour ($3.00 per person, pre-registration, until 7pm)
Selecting the appropriate landscape plant, Wytheville Lowes Store and Wythe Front Lawn 4th CC
Morris
5:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Lisa's School of Performing Arts
7:30 p.m.
WCC Choir
8:30 p.m.
Letters from Home, patriotic duo
Visit theMain Stage
Main
Food Court
! Stage
Letters from Home
mission is to travel the
world and honor our
veterans, active military
and their families
through music and the
spirit of the 1940's!
Erinn Diaz & Serah
Haley are America's
ONLY singing &
dancing Bombshell
Duo! Bringing back the
music and style of the
1940's with high-energy
unforgettable
performances!
Main Stage
Please visit our food vendors:
Pizza Hut- Pizza, Breadsticks
Wytheville Ruritan Club- Funnel Cakes
Peking Restaurant- Chinese Food
Miller & Company- Milk shakes, sundaes,
cones, waffle cones; corn dogs, ribbon
fries, onion rings, hamburger, Italian
sausage, Polish sausage, fresh squeezed
lemonade, frozen lemonade, sweet tea,
Shaved Ice.
Greek Foods- By Miller & Co. – Gyros,
Souvlaki, Greek salad, chicken supreme,
fried cheese, fried veggies
Carly’s Kettle Korn- Kettle korn, caramel
corn
Rose’s Concession Taco Trolley- Tacos,
tostados, nacho salads, burritos, nachos &
cheese, nachos supreme, baked potatoes
with toppings, roasted corn on the cob
Kyle’s Concessions- hamburgers,
cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chicken filets,
chicken nuggets, potato wedges, deep
fried pickles, deep fried Oreos, chicken
nuggets, Philly Steak & Cheese, Blooming
Onion
DMC Concessions- Sno-cones, popcorn,
cotton candy, snow cones parfait,
NEW ITEM: Soft Pretzel (Plain, Cinnamon
& Salted)
Mark’s BBQ Zone- Hickory Smoked Pulled
Pork Sandwich, BBQ Beans, Cole Slaw and
BBQ Sundae. Watch for the Daily Specials
that will include items such as Smoked
Chicken, Beef Brisket, Ribs, Wing, BBQ
Wrap, Dirty Rice, Banana Pudding, etc.
Wednesday, June 24th
Time
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Act
Location
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
Butterfly the Clown, face painting & balloon art until 2pm
Rainbow Creations- sand art, face painting, moonwalk- until 9pm, fee
Artist in Residence - Anne and Riz Crescini (until 4 p.m.)
Read to the Rhythm with Earth Mama, sponsored by Wythe County
Public Library (all ages, free)
Craft of the Day with All Nations Church (until Noon)
Creative Healing, Mt. Rodgers Performance Group (until 1 p.m.)
Quilt/Needlework Exhibits and Demonstrations (until 7 p.m.)
Gluten Free Cooking with Mary Pat ($5, ages 6-12, max 10, preregistration)
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
Main Stage
UG, Tents
Shelter
CC UL
WPC
CC, LL
Crocheting for Kids, learn the basics to crocheting (free, ages 8-12, max
8, pre-register)
CC ,LL
Building with Kids, sponsored by Lowes (all ages, limit 50, free)
EBMP, UG
Button Art- create a picture with buttons ($4, ages 6 and up, preregister)
UG, Tents
Paint Slip and Slide - create unique clothes (all ages, wear all white or Meet at
anything that you don’t mind painting, free, you will get messy!!!)
Tents
Master Gardeners Bus Tour ($3.00 per person, pre-registration, until
7pm) Landscape Design. Establishment or Renovation, Wythe Morris
Simplicity Dance Group, hip-hop, clogging from Glade Springs
Lost and Found, bluegrass
Wayne Henderson, bluegrass
CC, UG
Shelter
Main Stage
Main Stage
Wayne Henderson grew up in the
mountains of Southwest Virginia, where the
sounds of traditional country music are a
way of life, and a personal passion for him.
His ability to transform wood into masterful
acoustic guitars caught the eyes and ears of
Eric Clapton. Ten years later, between jam
sessions, concert dates at Carnegie Hall and
delivering mail, Henderson finally finished
building Clapton's guitar - and the legend
was born.
Becki the Balloon Lady
Lost & Found Bluegrass Band
As a teenager Becki met
Ken, a young aspiring
magician. He inspired her to
tie balloons. Now they are
happily married. A
professional balloon twister
and her juggling variety
performer husband and are
proud parents of a lovely
daughter.
Thursday, June 25th
Time
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Act
Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
Butterfly the Clown, face painting & balloon art until 2pm
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Rainbow Creations- sand art, face painting, moonwalk- until 9pm, fee EBMP, UG
Artist in Residence- Leanne Barley (until 4 p.m.)
EBMP, UG
Learn to Line Dance with the Wytheville Recreation Dept. (16 & up, max
Shelter
30, pre-register, free)
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Noon
Noon
Noon
1:00 p.m.
Location
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
Craft of the Day with All Nations Church (until noon)
"You can be a hero" with Super Granny
Mad Scientist Creations, make your own Gak, create a toy rocket and
unmeltable snow, Wythe County Co-Op Extension (free, ages 5-8,
pre-register, max 10)
UG, Tents
Shelter
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
One Side Missing
Garden Crafts, have fun using recycled materials to create crafts to liven
up your garden or yard, Wythe County Co-Op Extension (free, ages 9-13,
pre-register, max 10)
Pool Games at McWane Pool- relays and contest (Day pass $3, ages 12
and under, pre-register)
CC,LL
Shelter
EBMP, UG
UG, Tents
McWane Pool
1:00 p.m.
Rings and Things, create wire rings with Miranda, Bead & Wire ($15,
ages 8 & up, pre-register)
UG, Tents
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
Yarn Scarf," make a hot mess" ($5, ages 8 & up, pre-register)
Duck Tape Roses ($3, ages 8 and up, per-register)
Zumba, Patti Bryant from the Wytheville Community Center
Blended Grass, bluegrass and bluegrass gospel
Love Cannon, 80's bluegrass
Teaze, 80's
UG, Tents
UG, Tents
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
ATeaze show is a glimpse
back in time, an authentic
tribute to rocks most
outrageous era. Playing the
greatest party anthems from
Bon Jovi to Van Halen, with
stage moves Poison wouldn’t
dare attempt. If you long for
the days when the grass was
green, the girls were pretty,
and so were the guys, let
Teaze pour their sugar on you.
Sign up for
workshops the week
before the festival at
195 E. Washington
Street or at the
gazebo during the
week!
What do you get when you cross
conservatory-trained musicians with raucous
bluegrass and the mega-hits of the 80s?
LOVE CANON!! We are a Charlottesville
Virginia bluegrass band playing bluegrass
covers of your favorite 80s hits.
Friday, June 26th
Time
10:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Noon
Noon
Noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Act
Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
Creative Writing Awards Presentation (until noon)
Butterfly the Clown, face painting & balloon art until 2pm
Rainbow Creations- sand art, face painting, moonwalk- until 9pm, fee
Artist in Residence- Linda Otey & Bailey Matney (until 4 p.m.)
Craft of the Day with All Nations Church (until Noon)
Fairy Camp, with Fairy Godmother (free, all ages, pre-register)
Building with Kids, sponsored by Lowes (all ages, limit 50, free)
Bonding over beading, create beaded jewelry ($15 per couple, pre-register, all
ages)
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
Chautauqua Bazaar (until 8 p.m.)
Appalachian Hoe downers, clogging
Bonding over beading, create beaded jewelry ($15 per couple, pre-register, all
ages)
Tulle Wreath, take home a beautiful tulle wreath ($5, ages 8 and up, preregister, max 20)
Window Art- create an art piece using colored glue ($5, all ages, pre-register,
max 20)
Circus Fun Area- Come and learn Juggling skills, plate spinning, spin hoops and
learn to balance objects with Steve Langley of "The Soap Bubble Circus"
Badunkafunk, funk
Dangermuffin, funk
Natural Wonder- The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Tribute
Location
EBMP, UG
WPC-HH
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
UG, Tents
Shelter
EBMP, UG
UG, Tents
CC, LL
CC, UL
Shelter
Bringing hip-swinging,
booty-shaking funk to
southwest VA!
UG, Tents
UG, Tents
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
“We, as humans, have a universal heritage that’s been almost entirely
eradicated, our goal with these songs is to try to connect with some of that
wisdom before it’s gone completely. And by connecting with that heritage,
there’s a lot of hope and healing that can take place.”
With Dangermuffin expect influences of Appalachia while maintaining the
salty vibes of the Carolina coast.
This is THE place to be Friday
night for fans of the legendary
Stevie Wonder. #1 Billboard
Recording Artist Gabriel Bello
brings Stevie's timeless
music to the stage with a full
band and brass section!
Saturday, June 27th
Time
7:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Act
5-K Registration
5-K Run, sponsored by Gatorade
Car Show (until 3 p.m., gates open @ 8 a.m.)
Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 p.m.)
Rainbow Creations- sand art, face painting, moonwalk- until 9pm, fee
Artist in Residence- Kevin Fiorini (until 4 p.m.)
Becki the Balloon Lady, twisting balloons
Master Gardener Help Clinic
Chautauqua Bazaar (until 8 p.m.)
Mason Jar Candles, Decorate Mason Jars to create beautiful candles (ages 8 and up, $ 5.00, pre10:00 a.m.
register limit 15)
Oral Traditions. Story Telling through songwriting, with Nate Montgomery. (Instruments
11:00 a.m.
welcomed)
"Bubbling Fun" The Soap Bubble Circus will be Roving and Wondering the site spreading his little
11:30 a.m.
orbs of Colorful Soapy Fun and Bubble Goodness, for the enjoyment of everyone.
Noon
Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit (until 7 p.m.)
Noon
Nate Montgomery and Adam Musick, acoustic
Location
CC, UG
Around Town
Withers
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
EBMP, UG
CC, UG
CC, UL
EBMP, Tents
Shelter
EBMP, UG
Shelter
1:00 p.m.
Make Lace Jewelry using lace pearls and beads (ages 8 and up, $5.00 fee, pre-register, limit 15)
EBMP, Tents
2 p.m.
Berry Home Center presents basic home repair and power tool demo (all ages, no registration)
2 p.m.
Tour of the Cove (pre-register, limit 14, no fee) Meet at 115 W. Spiller Street
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
Angela Easterling, singer song writer
Summerdaze Band, beach music
Atlantic Groove Band, beach music
Shelter
Heritage
Museum
Main Stage
Main Stage
Main Stage
Based out of Salisbury, North Carolina,
Atlantic Groove Band is comprised of
musicians with a combined average of 27
years professional experience. The Band
features 5 vocalists from the six
members on stage to also include a 2
piece horn section. Atlantic Groove is
fortunate to have a wide variety of
music in the most popular genres, to
included; Carolina Beach, R&B, Rock,
Funk, Disco and Country.
The Summerdaze Band
plays the hottest dancevariety hits that will make
you want to stay on your
feet dancing all night!
Thank you to the following for providing workshops:
All Nations Church
Lowes
Wythe Co Extension Office- 4H
Town of Wytheville Recreation Department
Master Gardeners
Meade Lewis
Nate Montgomery
Sue Sprano
Angie Griffith
Jade Griffith
Lori Perkons
Mary Allice Hardin
Mary Pat Repass
Stephanie James
Please note the Chautauqua office will be located at
Kay Wire
Wytheville Fire Department
the Haller House. If you are interested in registering
Beagle Ridge Herb Farm
for a workshop or if you have questions the week
Amy Roberts
prior to the festival, please go to the Haller House
Berry Home Center
located at 195 E. Washington Street to obtain
information. During the festival, volunteers at the
gazebo located at the entrance to the park will be
available to assist you.
Chautauqua Office Hours: Monday, June 15th
thru Friday, June 19th : 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
2015 Wythe Arts Council, Ltd Board
Mary Cassell, chairperson
Teresa King, vice-chairperson
Wendy Campbell, treasurer
Faye Barker, recording secretary
Angie Griffith, corresponding secretary
Sid Crockett
Rob Kern
Jen Otey
Sue Sprano
John Matthews
Katherine Asbury
Mike Nosbisch
Todd Wolford
Picture take on “The Perch” at Bolling Wilson Hotel
31 years ago Beth Pendleton, John Ward, Judson
Lambert, Linda Butt, Anne B. Crockett Stark, Pat
Thompson & John Dowd planned the very first Chautauqua
Festival-In-The-Park. Without thousands of volunteers
each year, this festival would not be possible. Thank you
to current and past board members for their time and
service on the Wythe Arts Council.
Matthew Frusher
Dave Bockes
Anna Caldwell
Wythe Bland Region Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are volunteers with Virginia Cooperative
Extension dedicated to working with the community to teach
and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices
through sustainable landscape management educational
programs.
Take a bus tour with the master gardeners!
Cost is $3.00, please make reservations at the gazebo
Monday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm- Vegetable Gardening in small
spaces and beginning master gardeners
Tuesday 5:30 pm 7:00 pm- Selecting the Appropriate
Landscape Plant (Wytheville Lowes Store & Wythe Morris
Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm- Landscape DesignEstablishment and Renovations with Wythe Morris
Steve Langley of The Soap Bubble
Circus has traveled the world
performing his unique and wide
variety of entertainment skills. He's
a "World Class" Award Winning
Juggler, a Paddle Ball World
Record Holder and Paddle Ball
Historian, as well as one of the few
Professional Bubble-ologists in the
US. Steve has appeared on TV
shows in over 9 different countries
and here in the US, on: A&E, The
Comedy Channel, The Nashville
Network, ESPN, The Food
Network and The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno among many others.
He is also a multiple Guinness
World Record Winner with over 28
World records in Juggling,
Bubbling and Paddle Balling to his
name, currently.
Flower Show- Moribana Garden Club has sponsored a flower show at the Chautauqua Festival from the very beginning and will
sponsor the 31st Garden show this year on the first weekend of Chautauqua in the 4 th Street community center building. There
will be a workshop on Friday between 10:00 until 1:00. Members will be available to help participants arrange flowers that will
be entered in the competition. Please bring containers, clippers and any flowers that you have available. There is a $10.00 fee
for the workshop and some flowers will be provided. Entries of arrangements and specimen flowers can be brought on Friday
evening between 5:00 and 7:00. The flower show opens on Saturday at 12:00 and will be open through Monday. Be among
the first to view the dazzling table settings bursting with ideas and inspiration. Please bring arrangements and specimens to be
judged. For any questions call 276-228-4620.
Quilt & Needle Work Show
will be held on Tuesday &
Wednesday in the 4th Street
Community Center. Stop by
and see amazing needle work
and demonstrations.
Car & Truck Show
Withers Park, June 27th
Gates Open at 8am • Entry Deadline 11am •
Awards at 1pm
1ST & 2ND PLACE IN EACH OF
17 CLASSES
CARS: PRE-30’S; 30’S & 40’S; 50’S; 60’S;
70’S; 80’S; 90’S; 2000-2010; 2010-2015 • RAT
ROD • STREET ROD • FORD MUSCLE •
GM MUSCLE;
TRUCKS: PRE-60’S; 70’S & 80’S; 90’S TO
2009; 2010-2015
PLUS BEST IN SHOW
Pre-Register and Avoid Waiting in Long Lines
Pre-Registration Fee is $15.00 – Day of Show $25.00
Last Day for Pre-Registration is June 12, 2015
For More Information, Contact Dave Bockes @
(276) 920-4822 or E-Mail:
wythevillefestival@yahoo.com
Chautauqua 5K, June 27th at 9AM
Entry Fee: $20.00 - Pre-registration: Must be received in mail by
Wednesday June 24th .
Or by registration/paid entry fees before 6 PM June 26th
at Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park Information Gazebo
$25.00 - Day of Race: At race event registration- Gender (Male &
Female)/ Age Brackets: 15 and Under, 16 – 21, 22 – 27, 28 – 33, 34 –
39, 40 – 45, 46 - 51, 52 – 57, 58 – 63, 64 & over
* Trophies will be awarded to first and second place finishers of each
division.
* A gift card of $100.00 will be given to each first place overall male
and female finishers.
* A gift card of $50.00 will be given to each second place overall male
and female finishers.
* Additionally, the first place finisher of three randomly selected
divisions, will be given a gift card of $50.00.
a. If the entrants of this randomly selected division has already won
overall first or second place, the gift card will go to the next place
finisher of that division.
b. If there are no other entrants in that division, another division will be
randomly selected.
Registrations are online at www.wythevillefestival.org
Not to risk inadvertent oversights, the Wythe Arts Council wishes to express sincere thanks to all
who contributed toward the success of Chautauqua Festival-in-the-Park.
We know that this festival would not be possible without countless volunteer hours. It is estimated
that approximately 1,000 volunteers support the activities leading up to and carried throughout the
festival.
Thanks, as well, are due for the unending gifts-in-kind. These types of gifts are abundant in
quantity, invaluable in quality, and often so behind-the-scenes that they can be overlooked. They
never seem to be motivated by recognition, yet without them, the show could never go on!
Finally, we dedicate this endeavor to our local and visiting festival-goers. Enjoy the 31st annual
Chautauqua Festival!!
Oscar
American Legion Post # 9; Walmart #3270; Wythe County Community Hospital; Wytheville Moose Lodge #394, Bolling Wilson
Hotel/Graze on Main/The Perch & Skeeters/Edith Bolling Museum
Emmy
First Bank of Virginia; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; The Links Women's Club Inc. of Wytheville; Pepsi Bottling Group;
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Grammy
ABB,Inc.; Blue Ridge Auto Group; First Century Bank; Grayson National Bank; Peking Restaurant; Schaffner MTC Transformers;
Union First Market Bank
Tony
Bankers Insurance; Berry Home Centers; Camrett Logistics; Anne B. Crockett-Stark; First Bank & Trust;
Home and Commercial Cleaning Service; Rentopia Event Rentals, LLC.
Star
Blue Ridge Chiropractic; First Sentinel Bank of Wytheville; Forest Medical Park; Jones, Adams & Delp, P.C.; Kiwanis Club of Wythe
Co.; Litton Landscapes, LLC; Pascor Atlantic; Petals of Wytheville; Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products; Risk Solutions Insurance &
Financial Services; United Country-Anders Realty; Wythe Sheet Metal, Inc.; Wytheville Community College; Wytheville Lions Club,
Wytheville Rotary Club
Patrons
Don & Sharon Alexander, Al & Anita Aymer, Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Asbury, Phyllis C. Ashworth, Wilson & Gail Bethard, Mark & Kathy
Bloomfield, Jackie & Curt Campbell, Janet S. Campbell, Lee & Wendy Campbell, Gary & Mary Cassell, Ruth Anne Chitwood, Sid &
Nancy Crockett, Emma Crowgey, John & Linda DiYorio, Jim & Mary Gearhart, Grubb Funeral Home, Billie B. Henley, Nathan
Houchins, DDS., Buster & Barbara Hounshell, Floyd & Hilda Jonas, Rob & Gale Kern, Bill & Jackie King, Rose Lester, Teresa &
Meade Lewis, In Memory of James "Jug" Shrader by Susan Shrader Lilly, Benny & Gail Lynn, Fred & Sara Mason, Mr. & Mrs. Bill
Matthews, Robert McCoy, Danny & Ellen McDaniel, Garnett & Polly Miller, Wythe & Sharon Morris, Belle F. Neighbors, Beth & Edmund
Pendleton, Anne Powell, Martha Riggle, Glenda & Joe Salerno, Ron & Kathy Sherowsky, Fred & Lib Stanley, Sue & Joe Stanley,
Lynne & Keith Storms, Maria Timoney, Glenna D. Turner, Sara Turner, Martha F. Umberger, Dayne Umberger, C.M. & Mary Walters,
Mary Jane Wysor
Friends
Donald & Charlene Flinchum, Doris Kincer, Mr.& Mrs. Gary H. Umberger - In Honor of Beth Pendleton, Artist, Mr. & Mrs. Morris Witten
Saturday, June 20th
Wither’s Park
11 AM Pet Show
Activities, Silent Auction, Games,
Pet & Human Tattoos
Proceeds benefit both Chautauqua &
Wythe Humane Welfare League
Thank you for helping to make the
park a safe, clean & happy place
for the community.
Park Guidelines: guidelines administered by the Town of
Wytheville Department of Parks & Recreation and enforced
throughout the festival by members of the Wythe Arts
Council, Ltd., in addition to the officials of the Town of
Wytheville.
• no possession or consumption of drugs and/or alcohol:
no one intoxicated, under the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol
• no consumption or use of tobacco products in
designated areas
• no firearms, knives, or weapons
• no disorderly conduct
• no property damage or destruction of property
• no fighting
• no stealing or theft of property
• no abusive language or profanity
Violation of these rules can result in disciplinary action,
including expulsion from the park and/or legal liability for
unlawful actions.
In addition, to insure the safety of participants and festival-goers, please
observe the following guidelines. These guidelines are enforceable by the
Wythe Arts Council, Ltd., from the beginning of the festival (Friday, June
19 through Sunday, June 28, 2015)
•The rear and side of the lower and upper stages are reserved for the
performers and members of the stage crew.
•So that all Festival patrons can enjoy the concerts and workshops, there will
be NO SMOKING or vaping allowed in the park.
•Since beverages and food are available, we request that coolers not be
brought into the park
•Audience members are asked not to use umbrellas during performances.
Rain ponchos are on sale at the Special Concessions tent.
•Shoes & Shirts are required
•NO ANIMALS will be permitted in the festival area
•Bicycles, motorbikes, motorized vehicles, skateboards, roller skates/blades,
and/or other forms of transportation, except wheelchairs for the
handicapped, will not be permitted in the festival area.
•Only those vehicles displaying handicapped plates or special parking
permits will be permitted to park in the area designated “special parking.”
•No campaigning or solicitations (no brochures, pamphlets, etc.) without the
expressed permission of the Wythe Arts Council, Ltd.
•Please do not congregate on the pedestrian bridges or sit on the side
supports. This creates serious congestion and traffic flow problems.
•The park closes immediately following the closing of the act each evening.
Please remove chairs each evening to avoid risk of being discarded.
•A first-aid kit is located at the gazebo.