40th Anniversary Chautauqua Festival in the Park

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2024 Wythe Arts Council, Ltd Board Matthew Frusher, Chair Karen Melton, Vice-Chair Rachel Jones, Treasurer Stephanie McCroskey, Recording Secretary Shane Terry, Communications Director Bobby Angles Jessica Craig Glenda Crockett-Eans Kerrington Crockett-Eans Angeline Lloyd Jason Manley Emily Mullins

April Schmidt Lauren Smith Jamie Stitt Chesnut Pennington Sue Sprano Aaron Wheeler Ambur Wheeler

2024

Grand Marshal

40 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. They spend all year dedicating their time to continue to make this tradition free for our community.

Rob Kern 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 States. 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 features, 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 thirty-nine years.

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Friday, June 14th starting at 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm.

Wytheville Community College Lawn The festival FUN starts Friday with food, music & hot air balloons lighting up. (weather permitting)

June 15, 2024 9:30 am

The annual Chautauqua Art & Photography Show will be accepting artwork (paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures and jewelry) entries for hanging and display on Thursday, June 13th from 4pm-7pm in the lower level of the 4th Street Community Center. Judging will take place on Friday, June 14th. Access by the general public will be June 15th through 22nd, 2024. Artwork must be picked up between the hours of 10am–2pm on Sunday, June 23rd. Please go to page 14 for a QR Code for our website for more information to participate.

All Week

Chautauqua Festival Information Gazebo We are at the Gazebo to answer your questions, get you registered for Crafts, Workshops, & Events. Get your 50/50 Tickets here as well!

Becki the Balloon Lady!

BUTTERFLY THE CLOWN June 15th – 21st

June 15th, 16th, 21st, & 22nd

Meet our Artisans of the Day

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Visit our Artisan of the Day each day from 10 am 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.

Saturday, June 15, 2024 Forge Appalachia FAFFA Collective is a community of makers whose vision is to support locally focused Art for all, regardless of social or economic standing, with a strong focus on the positive connection between Art, health, and wellbeing. Our center will be regionally minded to impact and empower creativity and wellness within and beyond our mountains. The FAFFA Collective's mission is to forge a strong region by combining fine and folk-art ways, preserve our region's creative heritage and unique culture, and provide access to the arts and art education for all. FAFFA offers an inspiring and inclusive environment for the beginner to imagine and discover and for the master to explore and refine.

Sunday, June 16, 2024 Deena Greene: Mixed Media Deena is a local Wythe County artist. She has been drawing or painting since she could hold a pencil or brush. She creates in many media including oils, acrylic, charcoal, papier mâché, leather, and jewelry. She loves painting people in mysterious settings. She has never had a painting that she believed was completely finished. Deena’s artworks are often mixed media and full of color and expression. She is inspired by anything she sees. Life is a masterpiece.

Monday, June 17, 2024 TBA Tuesday, June 18 Susi Lawson: Susi has been working as an artist all her life and has always had a camera with her. She has been photographing digitally since 1999 and loves it! Portraits are her specialty and she just loves 'people photography'. She enjoys doing sessions outside and most of her portrait work is on location.Susi also sketches and paints and has published books. She sometimes teaches workshops. Recently, she has been working on several portraits and a coloring book with images of Wytheville.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Morty “Snud” Gordon: Born and raised here in Wytheville, Va, Marty “Snud” Gordon is a Graduate of George Wythe High School Class of 1987. He attended Wytheville Community College and is a Graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. In 1993 he received a diploma in Layout and Production Art. He worked Briefly for Blimp Works based in Statesville, NC as a Logo Painter. He has worked off and on as a Freelance Artist creating Logos and Illustrations. Over the last few years, he had started his own company SNUD G. STUDIOS, working as a Commission Artist creating images of various Genres of Popular Culture: Sports, Entertainment, Fantasy, History, and Politics. Gordon also enjoys sharing his work via Art Shows and Festivals.

Thursday, June, 20, 2024 Erin Simons Erin Simons of Laurel Ridge Studios is a Contemporary Appalachian Craftswoman and Educator from SWVA. Inspired by her surroundings, she takes simple subjects and elevates them into functional pieces of Art. Her brooms include everything from the wood in her backyard and deer sheds found by her son, to the addition of dyed broom corn. She puts her own artistic spin on traditional crafts.

Friday, June 21, 2024 Chris Hallgren: A graduate of Concord University with a major in Art, she has embarked on a remarkable journey that has brought her back to her true passion after overcoming a significant challenge. In her mid-40s, Christina encountered a formidable obstacle as eye problems began to limit her ability to perceive fine details. Multiple West Virginia optometrists delivered the disheartening news that she had macular degeneration, a condition with no known treatment. Fast-forward several years, and a move to SW Virginia brought a glimmer of hope. A new diagnosis revealed that Christina did not have macular degeneration after all, but rather a distant cousin to the condition. The root of her visual impairment lay in overripe cataracts, a condition that was highly treatable. After the successful surgeries, Christina‘s eyesight improved dramatically, surpassing the clarity and precision she had experienced in decades. With a newfound lease on life and an unwavering dedication to her craft, Christina is now fully embracing her artistic journey in the heart of picturesque Virginia mountains.

Saturday, June 22, 2024 Meigha Umbarger: Just Wear the Hat. Meigha Umbarger is from Rural Retreat, Virginia. She uses a wood-burning tool and creates unique designs on hats. Using this technique, she brings out personality from within a plain hat and makes it a work of wearable Art. Meigha sells the hats she adorns and teaches workshops showing students how to create their personalized Art. She provides her classes in a variety of local and not-so-local venues.

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Act/Event

Location

6:00 am

Hot Air Balloon Flight

WCC

8am-12pm

Wytheville Farmers Market Product sampling, kids crafts, and giveaways

Farmer's Market

8:45 - 9:30 am

Kid's Fun Run Registration - Ages 12 & under, free, no limit

Open Door Cafe

9:00 am

Craft Show and Bazaar (until 5 pm)

CC, UL

9:30 am

Kid's Fun Run

Open Door Cafe

10:00 am

Chautauqua Parade - Grand Marshal Rob Kern

Main Street

10:00 am

Outdoor Art Exhibits

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Forge Appalachia

EBMP, UG

10 - 2:00 pm

Craft of the Day - Sponsored by St. John's Preschool (All ages, Free)

EBMP, UG

11:00 am

Butterfly the Clown - Face Painting

EBMP, UG

11:00 am

Becki the Balloon Lady - Balloon art

EBMP, UG

12:00 pm

Indoor Art/ Youth Art/ Photography Exhibit

CC,LL

12:00 pm

Count Me In - Hits from all genres

Shelter

5:00 pm

Deadman’s Hand - 2024 Brews and Bands winners

Main Stage

6:00 pm

Hot Air Balloon Flight

WCC

6:15 pm

Introductions of Miss Chautauqua Festival Pageant Winners

Main Stage

6:30 pm

From the Edge - Classic Rock, 80s

Main Stage

8:30 pm

Larger Than Life - The #1 Boy Band Experience in America!

Main Stage

Festival Locations CC, UL- 4th Street Civic Center Upper Level CC, LL- 4th Street Civic Center, Lower Level CC, UG- 4th Street Civic Center Upper Grounds EBMP, LG- Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Lower Grounds EBMP, UG- Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Upper Grounds Withers Park- 4th Street Shelter- Upper Grounds Stage Main Stage- Lower Grounds Stage

Baby Miss Chautauqua - Hollyn Stephens Wee Miss Chautauqua - Rilyn Byrd Mini Miss Chautauqua - Kinsley Memitt Little Miss Chautauqua - Jillian Baker Junior Miss Chautauqua - Presley Baker Pre-Teen Miss Chautauqua - Laken Thompson Teen Miss Chautauqua -Lindsey Chapman Miss Chautauqua - Sydney Surratt Ms .Chautauqua - Misti Caviness

2023 Winners

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2024 Winner of

Deadman’s Hand A Boogie Woogie Country Good Rocking band out of southwestern Virginia. Influenced by the Greats such as Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jerry Lee Lewis just to name a few. Every show we aim to bust open a can of high-octane Boogie Woogie Country Good Rocking DMH power guaranteeing a good time! Because at the end of the day it’s about you, the fans!

From the EDGE Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of From the Edge – where each member is a musical force to be reckoned with. This band is party rock and roll with a taste of twisted country and will get you and keep you on your feet dancing the night away! They hail from the mountains of Southwest Virginia and travel yearly doing over 120 shows from Pennsylvania to south Florida. Brace yourselves for a ride where every beat, riff, and note defies expectations and propels you to the edge of musical euphoria!

Larger Than Life is known as the #1 Boyband experience in the country! Featuring actual boyband-style singing, dancing, and that iconic pop look. Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest 90s party since the Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square.

Performing over 50 boyband songs by the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, LFO, One Direction, and many more! And for extra fun, the boyz take us even way back with hits by the Jackson 5, Temptations, Four Seasons, and other classic male groups, truly making this the Ultimate Boyband Tribute!

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Act/Event

Location

6:00 am

Hot Air Balloon Rally

WCC

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Deena Greene

EBMP, UG

12:00 pm

Chautauqua Bazaar (Open till 5pm)

CC,UL

12:00 pm

Butterfly the Clown - Face Painting

EBMP, UG

12:00 pm

Becki the Balloon Lady -Balloon art Yoga on the Lawn - Wythe Prana Yoga

EBMP, UG

1 - 2:00 pm

(Free, All Ages welcome. Connect with nature and find your inner peace; all skill levels welcome; bring a towel or mat)

EBMP, LG

2 - 5:30 pm

Games on the Lawn - Enjoy lawn games at your leisure

EBMP, LG

2:00 pm

New Seasons Praise and Worship Band - Christian Music

Shelter

5:00 pm

Natalie and Pia Drummond - Gospel and Christian Music

Main Stage

6:00 pm

Wytheville Community Band

Main Stage

8:00 pm

Jack and Davis Reid - Southern Gospel/ Country

Main Stage

WCC

Community Band Grandsons of Country Legends

The Statler Brothers

Natalie & Pia Drummond

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!

Join us on the green of Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park for a day full of lawn games such as Bocci, Giant Jenga, Jumbo Checkers, Croquet, Ladder Ball and many more.

Jill Spiecker: Sings Patsy Cline

Monday, June 17th Time

Act/Event

Location

10:00 am

Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm)

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day

EBMP, UG

Be a Clown with Butterfly the Clown 10:00 am

(Free, Ages 6 and up, Limit 12 participants. Be transformed into a clown with help from Butterfly! You'll even get a clown nose to take home.)

Shelter

Peace Poster Project - Hosted by the Lions Club 10 - 12:00 pm

10 - 12:00 pm

(Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Craft of the Day sponsored by Hitachi Energy (Free, All Ages, Make a suncatcher/windchime)

CC, LL

EBMP, UG

11:00 am

Butterfly the Clown - Face painting and balloon art

EBMP, UG

11:00 am

($6, Limit 12 participants. Learn about the history of Pop Art while creating your own to keep!)

Shelter

12:00 pm

Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit

CC, LL

12:00 pm

Rosa Julia Campbell, Kristi Contreary and DaHae Wenz (Vocalists)

Shelter

Pop Art with Morty Gordan - Hosted by Forge Appalachia

Imagine going back in time and experiencing Patsy Cline singing all her hit songs live— in a once-in-a-lifetime concert. Jill Spiecker, an international Patsy Cline tribute artist, will be performing an original show that will leave you feeling as if you knew Patsy Cline better than you ever did! Jill has made a career performing as Patsy Cline from Vancouver to Las Vegas.

1:00 pm 2:00 pm

Saddles and Bridles Craft-Hosted by 4-H Club (Free, All Ages)

Stepping Stones-Hosted by St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Sh (elter Shelter

4 - 6:00 pm

Toy Show Registration - All Ages, All welcome

CC,UL

6:30 pm

Jill Spiecker: A Tribute to Patsy Cline

Main Stage

8:30pm

A.R CASH: A Tribute to Johnny & June

Main Stage

Recently named International Tribute Artist of The Year, Aaron Prociuk is the real deal when it comes to performing a tribute to Johnny Cash. Growing up in the countryside of East St. Paul, Manitoba and inspired by the movie Walk the Line, Aaron taught himself guitar at the age of 15. A.R Cash began in 2013 as a stylistically authentic tribute to Johnny Cash from the 1950s through the 1960s. With the addition of acclaimed country songstress Ashley Robertson to pay tribute to June Carter Cash, the group (now based in Nashville, TN) entertains enthusiastic audiences all while sharing the history of Cash’s early career. Together, Aaron and Ashley faithfully perform beloved hits like Folsom Prison

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Tuesday, June 18th Time

Activity

Location

10:00 am

Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm)

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Susi Lawson

EBMP, UG

10:00 AM

Toy Show (until 5 pm)

CC, UL

10 - 12:00 pm

(Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Peace Poster Project - Hosted by the Lions Club

10 - 2:00 pm 10:00 am

CC, LL

Craft of the Day-Hosted by the Rural Retreat Boy Scouts

EMBP, UG

(Free, All Ages, Make a nature/ animal windsock)

Card Games with Andy's Toys

Shelter

(Free, All Ages, Learn how to take care of and play with your Pokemon cards)

Macrame Plant Hangers - Hosted by Forge Appalachia 11:00 am

($6, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Limit 12 participants. Make a plant hanger using a yogurt jar and string...all you need is a plant when you're finished!)

Shelter

12:00 pm

Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit

CC, LL

12:00 pm

Misty Jackson - Acoustic guitar and vocals

Shelter

1:00 pm

($15, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Ages 9 and up, Limit 25 participants. Paint an adorable gnome that you can take home and display)

2:00 pm

(Free, Ages 13 and up, Limit 25 participants. Learn some basic line dances and show off your moves!)

Shelter

4:30 pm

Lisa’s School of Performing Arts

Main Stage

7:30 pm

Wytheville Community College Choir

Main Stage

8:30 pm

Mighty Joshua - Reggae music

Main Stage

Gnome Painting with Debi Gouge Shelter

Line Dancing with Joan Miller

Food Vendors Carly's Kettle Korn - Original Kettle Korn & Caramel Corn GH Concessions - Gyro, Chicken Supreme, Steak Sandwiches, Sausages & Burgers.

GH Concessions – Variety of pizzas and calzones – featured pizza daily.

Kyle's Concessions - Blooming Onion, Deep Fried Oreos, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Corn Dogs, Philly Cheesesteak & Fries.

Miller & Company - Ice Cream Cones, Sundaes, Corn Dogs, Fries, Tea & Lemonade.

Peking Restaurant – Variety of Chinese Cuisine, Egg Rolls & Fried Rice Rose's Concession Taco Trolley - Crunchy Tacos, Tostada, Burritos, Nachos Supreme, Taco Salad Bowl, Tex-Mex Potato, & Chicken Quesadilla The Sugar Shack - Cotton Candy & Snow Cones .Wytheville Ruritan Club, LLC Funnel Cakes & toppings PA Dutchalicious- Made from scratch Amish Glazed Donuts, Pull A Part Monkey Bread, Coffee & Milk

Support the festival by visiting our many food vendors.

Independent Reggae Artist Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful exploration in the evolution of sound creates an expression of reggae for the modern day.

Wytheville Community College

CHOIR

Wednesday, June 19th

Water Inflatables

Time

Act/Event

Location

10:00 am

Butterfly the Clown

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Morty "Snud" Gordon

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Toy Show (until 5 pm)

CC, UL

10:30 - 1:00 pm

Wythe Crafters - (Community Based Crafters)

EBMP, UG

10 - 12:00 pm

(Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

10 - 2:00 pm

($15 per person, child must be supervised by and adult, Admission includes water inflatables, Ninja Warrior Course and Admission to the McWane Pool for the day!)

10 - 2:00 pm

($15 per person, child must be supervised by and adult, Admission includes water inflatables, Ninja Warrior Course and Admission to the McWane Pool for the day!)

Withers Park

12:00 pm

Cora Mae and Hunter LaSalle - (Vocalists)

Upper Shelter

Juneteenth Celebration - In partnership with Wytheville Training School Cultural Center

Wytheville Training

Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club CC, LL

Withers Park 10 - 2

Water Day- Water Bounce Inflatables Withers Park

Ninja Warrior Course with Town Recreation Department

3:30 - 5:30 pm

(Reenactment of Major General Granger's Order No. 3, African American Heritage Museum, Performance by the "Drumbeats")

School Cultural Center

5:00 pm

Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater "If I Could Turn Back Time" (Hits from the 80s)

Main Stage

6:30 pm

Old Pros Band - Big band sounds of the 40s and 50s

Main Stage

8:30 pm

The Uptown Band - Salute to the 60s

Main Stage

Withers Park 10 - 2

Old Pros Band

The Uptown Band

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Thursday, June 20th Time

Act/Event

Location

10:00 am

Butterfly the Clown - Face painting/balloon art

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Erin Simons

EBMP, UG

10 - 12:00 pm

(Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Peace Poster Project-Hosted by the Lions Club

10 - 2:00 pm

10:00 am

Craft of the Day-Sponsored by Wytheville Women's Club (Free, All Ages)

Interactive Skit - Cary the Canary Sponsored by Edith Bolling Wilson Museum Aspiring actors will use imagination, dress up and take an active role in this interactive skit. (Free, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, All ages welcome, Limit 12)

CC, LL EBMP, UG

Shelter

Button Notebooks - Hosted by Forge Appalachia 11:00 am

($6, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Limit 12 participants, Make a mini-notebook out of buttons to record special moments you can carry with you!)

Shelter

12:00 pm

Jim Lloyd's Children's Musicians Group - Bluegrass

Shelter

1:00 pm

($15, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Ages 9 and up, Limit 25 participants. Paint a flower with an inspirational quote that you can take home and display.)

Inspirational Flower Painting with Debi Gouge

1:30 pm

Make & Take Floral Design Workshop - Hosted by Moribana Garden Club

Shelter

CC, UL

($10, REGISTRATION REQUIRED, bring own container for arrangement.))

2:00 pm 5:00 pm

Bucket Drumming with Thomas Hilliker (Free, Ages 10-18. Bucket drumming in a circle)

Flower & Table Show Registration (Free, All Ages, Entries Accepted until 8:30 pm)

Shelter CC, UL

6:30 pm

Addie Levy and the Avalanche - Bluegrass

Main Stage

8:30 pm

Bourbon Revival Band - Bluegrass

Main Stage

Spooky Stories with Ms. Judy

Meet at Info Gazebo

9:00 pm

(Ages 7 and up, Free. Meet at the Information Gazebo and bring a flashlight!)

Water Inflatables!

Addie Levy and the Avalanche

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Addie Levy, a captivating American bluegrass-country artist who effortlessly weaves tradition and vision into exciting, progressive movements. Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Addie has emerged as a true multi-talent in the world of music, captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and exciting mandolin improvisation. From the early age of 10, she has been a powerful performer mentored by the bluegrass and old-time community. Enchanted by the resonating tales and camaraderie embedded within the "happy music" of Bluegrass. Joined by her powerhouse of a band, Addie Levy and the Avalanche are ready take the stage performing her original music with mix of traditional and progressive flares.

Creative Writing

Contest

Bourbon Revival formed in 2018, when a few of Kentucky’s top bluegrass musicians began their mission to fuse bluegrass instruments with Classic Rock, Pop and Country. Their core objective was to preserve the original nuances and dynamics of their popular song selections while accenting the beauty of acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass.

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Friday, June 21st Time

Act/Event

Location

10:00 am

Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm)

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Chris Hallgren

EBMP, UG

10:00 am

Craft of the Day - Sponsored by Somic America

EMBP, UG

10:00 am

Butterfly the Clown - Face Painting

EMBP,UG

10:00 am

Becki the Balloon Lady - Balloon Art

EMBP,UG

10 - 12:00 pm

(Free, All Ages, Use your artistic ability to create a poster to be entered in an international contest with a grand prize of $5000!)

Peace Poster Project - Hosted by the Lions Club CC, LL

Zumba with Derek Ogle 10:00 am

($5, All ages. Come get your heart pumping and burn some calories while dancing with Derek. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers!)

Shelter

Pet Show (Registration starts at 10:00 am) 11:00 am

Put your pet in the spotlight! Prizes will be awarded for oldest, owner look alike, best costume, best trick, & best in show

Shelter

12:00 pm

Indoor Art/Youth Art/Photography Exhibit

CC, LL

12:00 pm

Flower & Table Show (until 7 pm)

CC, UL

12:00 pm

Holly Montgomery - Vocalist-Music from all genres

Shelter

1:00 pm

(Free, All Ages welcome. Explore the history of four continents, five hundred years, and the voice of the small island country of Trinidad and Tobago - all in a light-hearted and fun presentation!)

Steel Drums Fun with Island Music Trio Band

2:00 pm

Castles and Kings with Butterfly the Clown (Free, All ages. Participate in a short skit of St. George and the Dragon)

Shelter

Shelter

(Featuring award winning author David Joy.)

Millwald Theatre

5:00 pm

Island Music Trio -Steel Drums/Island Music

Main Stage

6:30 pm

One Particular Harbour - Jimmy Buffett Tribute

Main Stage

8:30 pm

The Embers - Beach Music

Main Stage

3:00 pm

Creative Writing Awards Presentation

The unique sounds of the Caribbean steel drums can now be heard in the beautiful hills of Virginia, from classical to calypso the “Island Music Trio” has emerged as one of Virginia’s premiere multi-cultural performing arts ensembles..Former slaves, Europeans, Asians and Africans and almost every other culture of the world have melted their unique sounds together to form a new and recognizable sound: the sound of the steel drum.

15 Tie up to the musical pilings of One Particular Harbour, a tribute band featuring the music of Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Parrotheads, pirates, and anyone looking for a Caribbean escape will love this authentic 10-piece party band that captures the spirit, energy and fun of a Jimmy Buffett concert. The OPH set list spans the more than 50-year career of the man from Margaritaville, from his first hit Come Monday to Down at the Lah De Dah from the latest of his 30 studio albums. The band is named for the song that transports the listener to a place far from the madness of the world, "a magic kind of medicine no doctor can prescribe."

Grab a boat drink and change your latitude with OPH!

Get Your

@ The Information Gazebo

There are many bands or groups today yet few that are considered a musical institution. The Embers have solidified their position as a thriving musical entity, leaving their mark on listeners for decades. The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that span decades, and all the crazes continue to exhibit top-quality showmanship, musicianship, and professionalism. Having been inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music. The Embers are widely considered a musical MARVEL and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the Gulf Coast region of North America, and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition that many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958. Simply put, it is Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Feel Good Music.

Thank you to the following for providing workshops: Forge Appalachia St. John’s Preschool Wythe Lion’s Club Butterfly Morty Gordan 4-H Club St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Rural Retreat Boy Scouts Andy’s Toys Debi Gouge Joan Miller Wythe Parks and Rec Wytheville Training School & Cultural Center Wytheville Women’s Club Derek Ogle Edith Bolling Wilson Museum Moribana Garden Club Thomas Hilliker Thank you to the following for chairing events: Sid Crockett Kelsey Roberts Vicki Sprouse Imogene Orfield Julie Tommank John Matthews Mary Cassell

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Saturday June 22nd, 2024 Time 7:45 am

Act/Event 5-K Registration (until 8:45 am) Entry Fee: Pre-Registration - $30.00 - Day of $35.00

Location CC, UG

9:00 am

5-K Run

Around Town

9:00 am

Chautauqua Cars in the Park (until 12 pm) Featuring Back Alley II

Withers Park

10:00 am

Flower and Table Show (until 7 pm)

CC, UL

10:00 am

Outdoor Art Exhibits (until 6 pm)

EBMP

10:00 am

Becki the Balloon Lady - Balloon Art

EBMP

10:00 am

Artisan of the Day - Meigha Umbarger: Just Wear the Hat

EBMP

12:00 pm

Indoor Art/ Youth Art/ Photography Exhibit

CC,LL

12:00 pm

Appalachian Hoedowners - Clogging

Shelter

6:30 pm

Jess Kellie Adams - Country

Main Stage

8:30 pm

Tyler Braden - Country

Main Stage

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Jess Kellie Adams is an emerging Nashville country artist with a powerful voice, blending classic country styling with a rock and roll edge. Jess has been working with some of the biggest names in country music, like the legendary Dean Sams of Lonestar, to bring her sound and unique styling to fans around the country in a show that blends favorites from the 90’s and 2000’s with her own original music.

Tyler Braden has the gritty powerhouse vocal, the expressive pen and the ability to deliver a lyric with complete conviction worthy of a headliner. Braden began crafting his sound as a teenager in Slapout, AL, where he demonstrated his mettle playing four-hour cover sets. He continued to perform between shifts as a firefighter in both Montgomery and Nashville. His first date at the homegrown Whiskey Jam concert series in January 2017 paved his path to today. With 200 MILLION streams to his name, Braden is now taking stages world-round. His growing list of tour credits includes Brooks & Dunn, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley and Mitchell Tenpenny; this summer, he will join select dates of Luke Bryan’s Country On run. With studio recordings that pack the punch of his propulsive live performances, Braden’s energy and emotion are connecting with fans across the globe.

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Chautauqua 5K Road Race June 22, 2024 @9AM

Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K Road Race Date: June 22, 2024 Start Time: 9:00AM Location: Start and Finish – 4th Street in front of Wytheville Recreation Center (Across from the Historic Wythe County Courthouse) Race Day Registration: 7:45 am – 8:45 am on 4th Street Entry Fee: $30.00 - Pre-registration: Must be received in mail by Wednesday June 21 Or by registration/paid entry fees before 6:00 PM June 21, 2024 at Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park Information Gazebo $35.00 - Day of Race: At race event registration All entrants will be divided into the following 20 divisions (gender/age brackets): Gender: Male or Female Age Brackets: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over 1) First, second and third place finishers will receive an award in each age group, in addition to 1st and 2nd overall male and female.

2) Registrants will receive a Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K recovery tee shirt (while supplies last)

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Not to risk inadvertent oversights, the Wythe Arts Council wishes to express sincere thanks to all who contributed toward the success of the Chautauqua Festival-in-the-Park. We know 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 40th annual Chautauqua Festival!

Our Partners Town of Wytheville, Wythe County, Millwald Theatre, Forge Appalachia, Virginia Commission of Arts Oscar American Legion Post # 9, Hitachi Energy USA Inc., Alpha Therapy Emmy

Robert & Melissa Kegley, Teresa Hagee, Somic America Inc., Southeast Handling Systems, Wythe Home Services, Wythe County Community Hospital

Grammy

Peking Restaurant, Seven Sisters Brewery, Summit Community Bank, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Willowbrook Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworks, Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre,

Tony AQ Transformer Solutions, Camrett Logistics, Clarke Precision Machine, Creative Glass, Dutch Miller Nissan of Wytheville, LLC, Eversole A. Well & Pump, Forest General Surgery-, Dr. Chris Downing, D.O., Wytheville Community College, Benny & Gale Lynn, Beth & Edmund Pendleton, Kay White, Rose Lester, Rachel & Mike Jones, Wesley Asbury, Dr. Jerry R & Judith G Willis, Aschenbach Automotive Group

Star

CM & Mary Walters, Martha Riggle, Reed Pennington, Sid & Nancy Crockett, Atsumi Car Equipment, Inc., Black Bear Harley Davidson, Bolling Wilson Hotel & Graze on Main, Wytheville Lions Club, David Martin Insurance Agency, Inc., First Bank and Trust Company, First Sentinel Bank of Wytheville, Grubb Funeral Home, Kiwanis Club of Wythe County, O’Dell Landscape and Lawn Service, Wytheville Moose Lodge #394, Petals Florist & Wine Bar, Sesco Group Inc., Wytheville Women's Club,

Patrons

Adams & Delp, Community Animal Clinic, Inc, Wythe Eye Associates, S&W Fertilizer-Seed and Chemical Co, Inc., Anne Powell, Danny & Ellen McDaniel, Dennis & Faye Barker, Floyd & Hilda Jonas, Gary & Diane Umberger, Jackie & Curt Campbell, John & Linda DiYorio, Joseph & Glenda Salerno, Keith & Lynne Storms, Lee Johnson, Mark & Kathy Bloomfield, Patricia T. Snapp, Phyllis C. Ashworth, Rob & Gale Kern, Rolli & Linda Nye, Ron & Kathleen Sherowsky, Steve & Lisa Lester, Susan Lilly, Teresa M. Matthews, Terrance E. Suarez, Tommy & Bonnie Terry

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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 ensure 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 15 through Sunday, June 23 ,2024) • • • • •

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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 Pets must be on a leash and cleaned up after.

Audience members are asked not to use umbrellas during performances. Rain ponchos are on sale at the Special Concessions tent.

Shoes & Shirts are required 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.