Kent's 8th Annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Greetings,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Standing Rock Cultural Arts
257 N. Water St.
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330-673-4970
http://www.standingrock.net
info@standingrock.net

Also on www.twitter.com/Kent_Srca and www.facebook.com/SRCAKent

WHO: Standing Rock Cultural Arts with the support of Downtown Businesses presents

WHAT: Kent’s 8th Annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
-A Downtown Innovative Community Event (DICE)
-Ice Cream at 25 cents a Scoop
-Free Ice Cream for Senior Citizens
-Hand Crafted Music Box Playing Old Time Songs
-Musical Performance by the Mayfields (Newgrass)
-Children’s Activities

WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 1-4pm

WHERE: Home Savings Plaza, Intersection of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Kent

CONTACT: 330-673-4970

ABOUT THE MUSIC:

HAND MADE ORGAN OF JOHN PRTLJAGA

The Organ was started by John in 1990 and continues to be modified to play Old Time Dutch and German Folk Songs, Polkas, and Waltzes. It has 75 Keys and started out as a Wurlitzer 65 Organ. The Case is made of oak and now has the design of an old fashioned Dutch Street Organ. This will be the 3rd year John has made his appearance with this personally crafted instrument.

THE MAYFIELDS
(Ma and Pa of Jessica Lee Mayfield and One Way Rider): http://onewayrider.com

"You can’t help but feel good listening to One Way Rider! Their musicality draws you in, from their intricate and fast-paced instrumentals, to their smooth vocal harmonies, the talent of this family bluegrass band literally bursts from the stage. Seeing One Way Rider live is an uplifting and unforgettable musical experience."
~ Catherine Cala, WYSU FM

Downtown Kent Historical Highlights:

CITY BANK ANTIQUES: http://www.citybankantiques.com/

In August 1995, Don and Karen Barrett opened City Bank Antiques in the original, 1911 City Bank Building in Kent, Ohio. Don is an expert in the repair of American pocket watches. It was inevitable that their hobby would someday develop into a business, which Karen, a former librarian, now manages. Their store offers a variety of antique clocks as diverse as cuckoo and school house regulators to grandfather clocks and pinwheel regulators. The Barretts are proud to be official Chelsea Clock dealers, the “timekeepers of the sea” and the last great American clock company.

In September 2005, Don and Karen showcased their expanded shop which now encompasses the entire original City Bank Building and occupies more than 1850 square feet of first floor retail space. When it comes to antique pocket watches, City Bank Antiques is one of the largest retailers in the state.

THE KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: http://www.kentohiohistory.org

The Role of the Kent Historical Society

The role of our historical society in the community has grown over the years. We now bring educational programs to schools, businesses, and civic organizations, as well as collaborate with community groups on projects such as the preservation of our historic Pioneer Cemetery, the Main Street Kent revitalization program, and historic preservation projects in the community.
We are dedicated to documenting Kent history through artifacts, records, and documents from the people of our community, our living history.

Kent Historical
Society Museum
234 S. Water Street,
P.O. Box 663
Kent, Ohio, 44240
Phone: (330) 678-2712

Hours of Operation

Museum Hours:
Thursday, Friday:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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ABOUT The Downtown Innovative Community Events (DICE) program:

D.I.C.E. is a grassroots partnership between Standing Rock Cultural Arts and downtown businesses whose purpose is to revitalize downtown Kent through cultural events. All events take place in the Open Air at The Home Savings Plaza and are free to the public. Events are produced by Standing Rock Cultural Arts with the generous assistance of our sponsors: The City of Kent, The Ohio Arts Council, The Henry V. and Frances W. Christenson Foundation, The Kent Parks and Recreation Department, The Home Savings Bank, Woodsy’s Music, City Bank Antiques, The Hall-Green Insurance Agency, Taco Tantos, The Wild Goats Cafe, Ray’s Place, Star of the West Milling Company, Main Street Kent, and Family and Community Services of Portage County.

D.I.C.E. Schedule for 2011:

-Friday, August 26, Dusk - Sidewalk Cinema
-Saturday, October 22, 12-3pm - Cider Festival
-Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1-4pm - Ice Carving Exhibition

ALL DICE EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TAKE PLACE AT THE HOME SAVINGS PLAZA, AT THE CORNER OF WATER AND MAIN STREETS IN DOWNTOWN KENT.

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a non profit art and educational organization based in downtown Kent. We always welcome and appreciate sponsors to help cover expenses for our ongoing art and educational activities. Contributions are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for supporting Community through the Arts!