The Media Arts Council will host this month’s 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll on June 12, 6-9pm in coordination with the 10th Annual State Street Blues Stroll. Arts activities and exhibits will complement the many musical performances, and feature many works by and for kids!
Original work by young artists from three Media-area elementary schools will be on display:
The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union will host face painting by Pink Zebra Face Painting, and a unique necklace painting activity with artist Jolie Shamlian.
- The Free Library of Media Upper Providence will exhibit work from Media-Providence Friends School, including colorful Picasso-inspired busts, recycled house sculptures, and cardboard people.
- Rose Tree Elementary School students share their murals at the Sweet Potato Café. “Meet the Artists” reception 6-7pm.
- Artwork from Glenwood Elementary School students will be on display at O’Malley’s Ice Cream.
In addition to these events, M.A.C. hosts many art exhibits and arts activities during this family-friendly, community event. More than 40 businesses on and around State Street in downtown Media will participate. Many activities are free.
The 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll is a free, family-friendly, monthly event offering visitors the opportunity to participate in concerts, exhibits, and activities featuring local artists and musicians. Businesses in downtown Media extend their business hours to host these events.
The Media Arts Council works to support local artists and integrate a wide range of arts into the life of the entire community of Media, PA. M.A.C. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization accepting donations from the community that will support our programs. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information about M.A.C. featured artists and musicians, upcoming events, and a map of monthly 2nd Saturday events, please visit mediaartscouncil.org.
For the tenth year, the Media Business Authority, (MBA,) proudly presents The State Street Blues Stroll, a WXPN 88.5 Member Event.
At this year's Stroll, WXPN WELCOMES our Best-of-the-Decade Performers, specially selected from past events by our audience and staff.
Come to State Street in downtown Media, PA on Saturday, June 12 and experience a full round of The Blues as performed by 24 talented artists at 20 venues.
Visit the MBA ticket tent at Plum Street Mall on 2nd Saturday for more information.
- Eddy " The Chief" Clearwater
- Lonnie Shields Band
- Leroy Hawkes & the Hipnotics
- Johnny DeFrancesco Power Trio
- Deb Callahan Band
- Steve Guyger Trio
- Mike Guldin w/Rollin' and Tumblin'
- Don Evans Band
- Randy Lippincott & Joey "Hotbox" Simon
- Blues Brothers & A Sister
- Pucci and Friends
- Norman Taylor Trio
- Dave Coppa & Scrapple
- Dennis Donnelly
- Brad Litwin
- Andrea Carlson
- 300 Lbs. of Joy
- Johnny B & Irving Street Blues Band and Scoville Blues
- The Obsoleets, Special Brew'd feat. Tea, Johnny Never, Pompadour Slim & the Deliquents and more
Press Release by: Kat Crowner
Posted by: Rebecca Michelle Lee
