[NEohioPAL] press and news releases from Main Street Medina

Tue Jun 2 12:23:03 PDT 2009

For Immediate Release
Contact: Matt Wiederhold

June 2, 2009
330-952-0910

Main Street Medina Seeks Cultural & Ethnic Groups as Vendors for Medina
Cultural Heritage Day

(Medina, Ohio- June 2, 2009) –The historic district of Medina will come
alive with sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and experiences from around the
globe as Main Street Medina presents Medina Cultural Heritage Day: Bringing
the World to Medina, on August 29, 2009. The event is is generously
sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, Medina General Hospital, J.M. Smucker
Company, Trails at Montville Luxury Apts., Hunter Insurance/Westfield
Insurance, Community West Foundation, Gymboree Play & Music, Sunrise Rotary,
Medina Rotary, Armstrong, Buehler's Fresh Foods, FirstMerit Bank, and
Westfield Bank.

Church groups, cultural institutions, ethnic restaurants, international
artists and performers are encouraged to contact Main Street Medina at
info at mainstreetmedina.com for more information on being a vendor the day of
the event.  There are nominal fees for booth space.

The event is scheduled from 10am-10pm on Saturday, August 29, 2009. The
Square will be divided into an International Bazaar, a Children’s and Family
activities center, and an ethnic food court, with activities from 10am-8pm.
There will also be an international beer, wine, and cheese tasting area
beginning at noon with live entertainment, and a huge closing musical act
from 8-10pm to bring the entire event to a close.

For more information or for a copy of the restaurant or vendor/artist
contract, please email info at mainstreetmedina.com.

Main Street Medina Announces Artist Winners of 3rd Annual Chalk Art Festival

(Medina, Ohio- June 2, 2009) –On a crisp morning with clear blue skies, Main
Street Medina kicked off the 3rd Annual Chalk Art Festival Saturday, May 30,
2009. Over 3,000 people crowded the Square and the historic district to
watch artists create fantastic pastel and chalk works of art. Nate the Great
entertained the crowd with magic and balloon creations, and Asian Martial
Arts educated many on the wide variety of martial arts, including judo,
karate, and tai chi.

Works of art were judged in three categories, including professional,
college and high school artist. The professional judges for the 2009
festival were Bobbie Foy, Darlene Mowrey and Brandon Spears. The winners for
the professional category were Sharon Borror, first place, (sponsored by the
Medina County Farmers’ Market), Sarah Jane Ingraham, second place,
(sponsored by Studio Knit), and Kathy Kraus, third place, (sponsored by
Tandem Trolley). Courtney Ursem won first place for college artists
(sponsored by Towne Square Travel), and Alyssa Homan won second place
(sponsored by the Greater Medina Area Chamber of Commerce). 

There were a large number of talented Medina County high school artist
participants that sparked competition between schools as well as artists.
Nicole Schultz from Medina High School (sponsored by D.O.G. Apparel) won
first place, Nikki Mokrzycki from Brunswick High School (sponsored by
Whitey’s Army Navy Surplus) won second place, Keri Svoboda from Brunswick
High School (sponsored by the Medina County CVB) won third place, Haele
Wolfe from Medina High School (sponsored by Walker & Jocke) won fourth
place, and JulieAnne DeErrico from Medina High School (sponsored by Main
Street Medina) won fifth place. Honorable mention was also given to Scott
Brady (sponsored by Brian and Mary Hilberg), Bryan Melhwish (sponsored by
All Fired Up!) and Katie VonDerVellen (sponsored by Interior Design Studio).

Almost 400 children and youth also participated, decorating the sidewalks
throughout the Square with imaginative and colorful chalk art. Winners in
the 1-5 age group are Sophie Schoch, first place, Ava Ulatowski, second
place, and Maddox Ishler, third place. In the age group of 6-9, Edwin Quang
took first place, Lilly Sency, second place, and Alyssa Cabacungan, third
place. Sam Brown was awarded first place in the 10-12 age bracket, Emily
Gangle took second, and Zach Brady took third place. Lindsey Maxwell was
honored with first place in the 13 and up age group, Bridget Anderson was
second, and Cady Shingledecker was third. Group artist winners were Barbara
Fidel and Helena, first place, the Prescenze Family, second, and Garrett,
Chloe, and Corbin St. Pierre, third.

The Chalk Art Festival was sponsored by members and supporters of Main
Street Medina. Main Street Medina member sponsors for 2009 included: The
Book Shelf, Brian and Mary Hilberg, Cool Beans Café, D.O.G. Apparel, Diamond
Insurance, Eastwood Furniture, FirstMerit Bank, Gramercy Gallery, Greater
Medina Area Chamber of Commerce, Interior Design Studio, Labyrinth
Management Group, LaPlaca Jewelers, Main Street Café, Medina Auto Parts,
Medina Co. Farmer's Market, Medina County CVB, Miss Molly's Tea Room & Gift
Shop, Oak Ridge Farm, Square 42 Salon & Spa, Studio Knit, Tandem Trolley,
Tangerine Parlour, The Bakery , Shoppe, Walker & Jocke, and Whitey's Army
Navy Surplus.  Others that supported the event with their sponsorships
include All Fired Up!, House of Hunan, Sportsworld Custom Imprinted Apparel,
The Gardener’s Cottage, and Towne Square Travel.

Main Street Medina sends special thanks to all those that donated items to
the gift baskets and prizes that were awarded, including McJak Candy,
Fundamentals, Gordon Foods, Gramercy Gallery, Oak Ridge Farm, Dairy Queen,
Miss Molly’s Tea Room and Gift Shop, Whitey’s Army Navy and RX Yoga, All
Fired Up, Tandem Trolley and Main Street Medina, Root Candle.

Main Street Medina Announces 2009-2010 World Tour of Music Performers

(Medina, Ohio- June 2, 2009) – Main Street Medina today announced the
upcoming 2009-2010 World Tour of Music Concert Series season. Following the
critically successful first year, the second season will continue to bring
more diverse, nationally and internationally known performers to Medina.
Main Street Medina is particularly excited to feature the St. Petersburg
String Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia.  Individual subscriptions for
the 2009-2010 season are $80.00, and may be purchased from Main Street
Medina. An order form may also be downloaded at www.mainstreetmedina.com
<http://www.mainstreetmedina.com/> . All performances begin at 8pm, and are
held at the DeLorre and Lily Jean Haddad Theatre/Broadway Hall, 144 N.
Broadway, Medina, OH 44256.

The season begins on September 12, 2009 with rising baritone, Scott Skiba,
accompanied by Steven Gross, nationally acclaimed pianist, as they embrace
some of the most beloved American songs ranging from Stephen Foster, George
Gershwin, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and numerous
Broadway favorites! Skiba has sung in countless places including
Indianapolis Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Louisiana Lyric Opera, the Akron
Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Pops. He was a featured soloist on
The Young Artists Showcase, on WQXR - The Classical Radio Station of The New
York Times. 

The second show in the series will feature The St. Petersburg String Quartet
on November 7th, 2009. One of the world's leading string quartets, this
quartet has blazed a trail through international chamber music competitions,
winning First Prize at the All-Soviet Union String Quartet Competition, the
Silver Medal and a Special Prize at the Tokyo International Competition of
Chamber Ensembles, First Prize and both Special Prizes at the Vittorio Gui
International Competition for Chamber Ensembles in Florence, Italy, and
First Prize and the "Grand Prix Musica Viva" at the International
Competition for Chamber Ensembles in Melbourne, Australia. Audiences around
the globe give the St. Petersburg Quartet standing ovations.

Perennial Medina favorites, The University of Akron Steel Drum Band, under
the direction of Dr. Larry Snider and Matt Dudak, returns for a command
performance on February 6, 2010 for an evening of high energy Caribbean
rhythms. This Grammy nominated, charismatic group brings you the joyous
music of Trinidad and Tobago. Delighting audiences of all ages, this is an
evening you will not want to miss. 

“Inspirational Groove” comes to Medina on April 3rd, 2010 as The Prayer
Warriors gospel choir takes you on a musical tour of everything from R&B and
jazz, to funk and gospel. You will be in for an explosive treat as this
dynamic ensemble brings you hits from the Staple Singers, Temptations,
O’Jays, & Stevie Wonder, along with their original songs.  Accompanied by
their very own four-piece rhythm section (The Thunder Band), this
Cleveland-based group is in high demand and has performed with Diana Ross,
Foreigner, Josh Groban and Peter, Paul and Mary. 

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Matt Wiederhold, executive director

Main Street Medina

23 Public Square, Suite 220

Medina, OH 44256

330-952-0910

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