2 I Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Parking tricky at Fest By Brendan McNally COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER As thousands of visitors flock to State College for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, borough officials say parking downtown is going to get tight, but getting a spot is a matter of knowing your options and coming early. State College Borough Council member Theresa Lafer said some people will “drive around in circles” downtown looking for parking spots when they could just park at a Penn State lot and take a shuttle into the downtown area. “It is the simplest and most straightforward way,” Lafer said. “And because some of the event is already on campus, it’s direct.” Those willing to dish out some extra bucks can have better park ing spots. Visitors can park in the Beaver Stadium lots for $5 and Children From Page 1 together,” he said. “Parents bringing their children out not just for a movie but for a theater experience." At 2:30 p.m., the Centre County Outstanding Young Woman final ists will perform different talents to prepare for the scholarship program’s finals in October. Linn Ripka, of the Centre County Outstanding Young Woman program, said about five of the 15 finalists will participate in various numbers such as Heat From Page 1. store has posted signs for free Arts Pest,” Lydick said. “In the very dependent on the weather,” water so customers can come in beginning, its definitely going to he said. ‘But often times, rainy and keep themselves hydrated, be warmer, but as we move into weather does just as well for us as Francis said. the weekend it’s going to cool hot and muggy weather." The average temperature for down.” If the weather takes a turn for State College is about 83 degrees the worse, Francis said the store in July, he said, with tempera- Concert From Page 1. After a full-scale dress rehears- stars, al on Tuesday night with the Cara Cowser, 16, of State bands, Miller said he's ready to sit College, agreed with Miller, who back and enjoy the show. is also her stepfather. Cowser take the Blue Loop bus into town for free. But for those who still want to park closer to town, there will be opportunities to nab a spot if you plan accordingly. State College Borough Parking Manager Charles Deßow said the key to getting a space in one of the borough parking garages is to plan ahead. “Your best options are to get here early,” Deßow said with a laugh. If visitors arrive before 10 a.m., spots are still likely to be open, he said. Parking will be especially tight on Thursday and Friday, Deßow said, because the usual business parking will have to be accommo dated in addition to Arts Fest parking. Construction on the Fraser Street Garage, 135 S. Fraser St., is complete, so there will no longer be any parking restrictions in that lot, Debow said. dances, monologues and vocal performances. Then at 4 p.m., the Grand Procession will be held, starting on Old Main Lawn and giving chil dren a hands-on opportunity to select puppets created by free lance artist Phyllis Kipp to carry in the parade. The only concern she has for this year’s festival is the hot weather. “I hope people come prepared for the heat,” she said. “I’m wor ried about the children, and it takes patience.” Throughout the day a Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale will take will be ready to sell lots of rain tures this week hovering in the gear. mid to low-80s. “It’s not going to be a real hot But if the weather stays hot, the His favorite part is when he is said she is not nervous to sing, able to watch the “final product,” She is the lead vocalist for three he added. He loves seeing the of the, four bands. children transform into rock “The end performance when ARTS FEST Even fraternities, which usual ly have private parking spaces of their own, said they wall struggle to find enough parking for all of their visitors. Max Wendkos, president of the Interfraternity Council, said his fraternity Theta Delta Chi, 305 E. Prospect Ave. probably won’t have enough spaces for all the fraternity brothers visiting from out of town. He said visitors shouldn’t count on fraternities for additional park ing because they are likely to be just as crowded as the downtown lots. Lafer reminded visitors to obey all parking directions on street signs, because the borough will be quick to tow or ticket any vehi cles that are parking illegally. “Do not park in a place that says ‘No parking,’ ” she said. “You will likely not find your car there when you come back.” To e-mail reporter: bwmsl47@psu.edu place on South Allen Street. “Every year it just blows my mind what kids come up with,” organizer Sharon Frazier said. “This is a very safe venue for them to showcase their artistic talents in just a wonderful day.” Guitarman Studios, Clowns- On-Call, Nittany Dreamers, State College Suzuki Program, Students of the Music Academy, Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop, Centre Dance Studio and Dance Academy will also per form during Children and Youth Day. To e-mail reporter: krislo6@psu.edu To e-mail reporter: bwmsl47@psu.edu we see everything come together [is my favorite part].” To e-mail reporter: krislo6@psu.edu Nittany Dreamers twirlers practice for an upcoming performance Twirlers to perform By Brendan McNally COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER When the Nittany Dreamers Baton Corps takes the stage at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of Arts today at 11 a.m., it will be following in the footsteps of Penn State’s feature twirler: the Blue Sapphire. John Mitchell, the Blue Band’s Blue Sapphire feature twirler in 1992, started the organization to teach children aged four to 18 in the State College area to twirl. Since then, other Blue Sapphires like Christine Wolfe and Bobbie Jo Solomon have led the group. Today, Nittany Dreamers per form and march with fire compa nies at area parades and perform each year at Arts Fest “They look forward to it,” for mer president Marcey McMillan said. “They’ve been practicing their butts off all season.” The group is now trained by Kelly Hoy, Class of 2010, who practices with the group once a EVENT SCHEDULE Ongoing: Astrofest 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, Davey Laboratory Wednesday: Guitarman Studios 9:30 a.m., Allen Street Children and Youth Day Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., South Allen Street Clowns-On-Call 10 a.m. on the Old Main Lawn Images 2010 Exhibition 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the HUB-Robeson Galleries Nittany Dreamers 11 a.m. on the Festival Shell Stage State College Suzuki Program 11 a.m., Allen Street National Marionette Theatre presents Hansel & Gretel 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m., Schwab Auditorium Students of the Music Academy 12:30 p.m. Allen Street Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop 1 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage Centre County Outstanding Young Woman 2:30 p.m., Allen Street Centre Dance Studio 2:30 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage Children & Youth Day Grand Procession 4 p.m. beginning on the Old Main Lawn - distribution of pro cession pieces will begin at 3:15 p.m. Dance Academy 4:30 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage Thursday: Sidewalk Sale & Exhibition 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Festival Route on Allen Street Heritage Brass 12 p.m., Allen Street - brass Jay Vonada Quintet 2 p.m., Allen Street-jazz AAA Blues Band 2:30 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage - blues Folk Justice Band 3:30 p.m., Allen Street - folk rock Nittany Highland Pipe Band 4:30 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage - bagpipe band British Phil 5 p.m., Allen Street - folk rock Joe Baione Trio 6 p.m., Park-jazz Dirk Quinn Band 6:30 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage - jazz/funk/rock The Daily Collegian week to prepare for performanc es. She was a Penn State twirler herself. Today’s performance will be a nice change because the twirlers will be standing in place on the Old Main lawn, instead of their usual marching, Hoy said. McMillan agreed. “It’s hard to perform while marching down the street,” McMillan said. “So it’ll fun to stand in place for a change.” All of the twirlers are from the State College area and are direct ed by a Penn Stater, but Hoy said she isn’t sure if any of the girls want to become the next Blue Sapphire at Penn State. “I’m sure it’s crossed their minds,” Hoy said. “But I’m not sure if any definitely want to twirl at Penn State.” But Hoy said she’d love to see them follow in her footsteps. “I hope they go to Penn State,” she said with a laugh. To e-mail reporter bwmsl47@psu.edu J.R. and Natalie Band 7 p.m., Allen Street country/rock The Arrogant Worms 8 p.m. in the Schwab Auditorium - comedic folk Pennsylvania Dance Theatre 8 p.m. at the State Theatre Resonance - sponsored by Qdoba 8:30 p.m. Park - Caribbean jazz/world music The Chicken Tractor 9 p.m. Allen Street - rural Cliff Turner Band - sponsored by the Ramada Conference Center 9:30 p.m. on the Festival Shell Stage - R&B Friday: Downtown State College Improvement District Italian Street Painting Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Hiester St. Images 2010 Exhibition 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Robeson Gallery Pure Cane Sugar 12 p.m., Allen Street- Americana Eli Byrne and Marvin Home 2 p.m., Allen Street-jazz Triple Take 2:30 p.m., Shell - classical Kevin Neidig Band 4 p.m., Allen Street - old-time Blue Sky Mission Club 4:30 p.m., Shell - folk/roots Tri-Fi 5:30 p.m., Park - jazz Ted McCloskey & The Hi-Fi's - sponsored by Appalachian Outdoors 6 p.m., Allen Street - indie rock Christopher Dean Band 6:30 p.m., Shell - soul/R&B Essence of Joy Alumni Singers sponsored by Barbara Palmer 7 p.m., State College Presbyterian Church - gospel Cartoon - sponsored by Gemini Enterprises, Black Walnut Body Shop, House Wire, Inc., Brown & Associates 7:30 p.m. in the Schwab Auditorium - folk Vinegar Creek Constituency 7:30 p.m., Park - bluegrass Billy Bauer Band 8 p.m., Allen Street - acoustic rock Simple Gifts 9 p.m., State College Presbyterian Church - ethnic folk Slimflt 9 p.m., Shell - country rock Straight Drive 9:30 p.m., Park - bluegrass The Ultra Kings 10 p.m., Allen Street - rock & roll/rockabilly Family Brew 11 p.m., Shell - sing-a-long
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