Day 569 North River Festival of the Arts 2013 in Marshfield MA
The 37th Annual  North River Arts Society Festival of the Arts will be held on Memorial Day weekend Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 10am-5pm rain or shine.
The very popular Preview Party kicks off the festivities on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. Awards announcements at 8:00. The public is welcome; $25 advanced purchase (northriverarts.org) or $30 admission fee collected at the door. Full cash bar, live entertainment: The Gathering in the Entertainment tent, and Swing Set inside the G.A.R. Hall. Hearty hors d’oeuvres will also be offered.
– Juried Art & Sculpture & Photography Exhibit, displaying juror-selected paintings, sculpture and photographs.
– Festival Art Sale featuring matted and framed original artwork, prints and photography at very affordable prices!
– A popular Festival Feature: showcasing the work of a number of well-known local artists who donate their time and talent to paint and embellish functional household items offered at silent auction. This year’s feature: jute beach bags!
– Ongoing indoor and outdoor entertainment including dancers, guitarists, singers, and more! Look for street entertainers, too!
– A Children’s Tent offering awesome activities designed specifically for the young ones; a Food Tent offering a wide variety of tasty treats and beverages – and tables to sit and relax while enjoying lunch, a beverage, or a leisurely snack.
Here is the schedule of events
SATURDAY 10:45 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Paul F. McCarthy, Emcee
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Drum Circle – Alex Pevzner and a multitude of drummers performing the ancient art
of community drumming (142 Old Main Street). The public is welcome to join in.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Steve Marchena – classical, rock, & jazz guitarist (inside the G.A.R. Hall)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. South Shore Conservatory Sax Quartet – Andrew Fiddler (soprano/alto sax), James
Robotham (alto sax), Nick Mertzger (tenor sax), and Dan Sullivan (baritone sax)
(at the artisan area on Pleasant Street)
Under the Tent
10:45 -11:15 a.m. Alexi Iafrato – MHS junior & aspiring singer –National Anthem & Songs
11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Cathy Jo Irvine – School of Dance
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Gary, The Silent Clown
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Rosewood & Steel – Patrick Cronin (guitar/vocals), Bill Nelson (bass guitar/vocals),
and Brenda Harvey Reed (piano/vocals)
2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Rebecca Stone (vocals/guitar) with Joanna Sugameli (violin, vocals, and banjo)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. CONCERT featuring:
Over Time “The Band†– A six-piece band dedicated to the musical roots of rock n’
roll, playing the classic tunes from the ’50s, ’60s, and’70s. Dave Matheson
(guitar), Justin Moore (vocals), Rob Shain (keyboard), Dave McCoy (bass,
lead guitar, vocals), Kent Corson (vocals), and Doug Parks(drummer)
SUNDAY  12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. – Robert Kingan, Emcee
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Gary, The Silent Clown – Street Entertainment
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Poetry under the Trees, Open Mike – hosted by Sheila Twyman (142 Old Main Street)
Under the Tent
12:00 Noon Trumpet, National Anthem
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Ramshackle Entertainment – Dave Bleckley (guitar/lead vocals), Robin Roy Huer
(guitar/various instruments/vocals) and Bill Rose (guitar/guitar-banjo/back-up
vocals)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Bob Norton – guitar/
North River Arts Society
Marshfield, MA
