[NEohioPAL] Medina International Fest THIS Saturday, August 29, 2009

[info at mainstreetmedina.com]

Medina International Fest takes Flight Saturday, August 29, 2009

This Saturday, August 29, 2009, the downtown historic district of Medina
will come alive with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes from around the
globe as The Cleveland Clinic, Medina General Hospital, and Main Street
Medina present “Medina International Fest: Bringing the World to Medina”.
The event is FREE and runs from 10 am to 10pm.

 

The event, scheduled from 10am to 10pm will feature a Grand Bazaar with over
70 vendors (including 40 of your favorite Farmers’ Market vendors) of arts,
fair trade goods, soaps, lotions, artisan bread, European pastries, fresh
fruits and vegetables, and much more! The Bazaar will capture a traditional
international market where you can wander, explore, experience, and enjoy.

 

Tempt your taste buds with diverse culinary treats from local restaurants
and ethnic church groups. Thus far, we will have traditional Greek, Irish,
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Polish foods, and delectable pastries and
baked goods!

 

No global event is complete without entertainment and music, and we have a
bit of it all! From traditional Irish step dancing, latin jazz, Zydeco,
polka, Scottish bag pipes, and rhythm and blues bands, there are 12 hours of
continuous entertainment for your pleasure.

 

Join the community project of creating a tile mural of the world with your
handprint! Six inch tiles are $8 each, and four inch tiles are only $6 each.
Paint the tile, put your handprint on it, and see how it will fit together
to form a view of the earth, held together with the hands of the community.

 

Throughout the day, children’s and family activities and crafts, based upon
multicultural arts, will take place in the Square. Decorate a mask, paint a
maraca, sparkle up a kite, and then join the Children’s Parade of Nations
around the Square at 2pm. Anyone is welcome to step into the parade and
enjoy the fun.

 

Beautifully restored, classic British cars will surround the Square from
10-4. Come check it out and vote for your favorite!

 

Entertainment Alley will feature an International Beer, Wine & Cheese
Garden, featuring some of the best brews, grapes, and cheese from around the
world. Live music will keep the party going all day and into the night!

 

There is plenty of free parking around the square, behind many of the
commercial buildings, and in two large lots on South Court.

 

Schedule of Entertainment and Events

In the Square (Sponsored by The J.M. Smucker Company)

*	Las Plumas de Hinckley, 9:30-10:30am (Mexican and Cuban music)
*	Intransit Latin Jazz, 11am-1pm
*	O’Hare School of Irish Dance, 1-2pm
*	Children’s Parade of Nations, 2-3pm (free for all to participate)
*	University of Akron Steel Drum Duo, 3-4:30pm
*	Great Lakes Gaelic Society, 4:30-5:30pm, waulking demonstrations and
fiddle playing
*	Joe Novak & Friends, 6-8pm (polka music)

Activities in the Square 10am-8pm

*	Children’s and Family activities and crafts, including mask making,
kite and fan painting, jewellery making in preparation for the Parade of
Nations (sponsored by Gymboree Play & Music, Medina Rotary and Medina
Sunrise Rotary)
*	Help create a tile mural of the world, using handprints! ($)
(sponsored by All Fired Up)
*	International Bazaar featuring over 60 vendors of arts, crafts,
textiles, and “free trade” goods, (sponsored by Trails at Montville Luxury
Apartments)
*	Taste of Nations with foods from around the globe ($) (sponsored by
Hunter Insurance and Westfield Insurance)
*	British Car Show around the Square, anticipated 50-60 classic
British Import cars, (sponsored by the British Car Council)

Entertainment Alley (behind Main Street Café)

*	Hollywood Slim, 1-3pm (rhythm and blues)
*	Zydeco Kings, 4-7pm (Afro-Caribbean Creole-style folk music)
*	Rolando Pizana Latin Seven, 8-10pm (high energy Latin music)

Activities in Entertainment Alley

*	International Beer & Wine Garden, featuring 10 wines and 12 beers
from around the globe ($)

 

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Other District events for Medina International Fest

 

Gramercy Gallery Features Japanese and Chinese Artifacts for the
International Fest

Gramercy Gallery is featuring an exhibit of Japanese and Chinese artifacts
for the first annual Medina International Fest, Saturday, August 29, 2009.
The antiques are from a private collection and most date from the early 20th
century.  Although most are loaned only for display, some are available for
purchase.

 

A beautiful golden- hued, hand-embroidered silk kimono hangs majestically
above a collection of Japanese silk fabrics flowing from an antique "silk
box." 

A pair of porcelain dolls dressed in authentic, handmade Japanese costumes
stand near two antique Chinese china dolls dressed in colorful silks, as
well as two cloth dolls in colorful cottons.  

 

Hand-embroidered Chinese gowns and jackets in lustrous silks are also on
display along with a Chinese wedding box, scroll boxes, and both a Chinese
and a Japanese abacus.  Okinawan lacquerware and Chinese Fu dogs add another
touch of the Orient.

 

"This is an opportunity to see some absolutely exquisite examples of Chinese
and Japanese artistry," said Gramercy Gallery owner Pam Miller.  "We are
pleased to offer this exhibit as part of the International Fest."  

 

Rx Yoga Center for the Healing Arts

1PM - 4PM INDIA HENNA ART TATTOOS! Medina's own Laveena will share an art
form of her native India through the non-permanent & non-toxic, plant-based
substance called henna. Relax as a beautiful design is painted on your hand,
ankle, arm, cheek... 

4:30PM - 5:30PM INDIAN DRUM & RHYTHM WORKSHOP! A hands-on workshop, fun for
all ages. Bring a drum of your own. Use a frame drum provided by us. Play
vocal rhythm games, learn about the history & unique capabilities of the
Indian Tabla Drum. NO PREREQUISITES OR MUSICAL TALENT REQUIRED...ONLY THE
DESIRE FOR A LITTLE PLAY!! 

6PM - 6:45PM TABLA DRUM PERFORMANCE with our very own local Joe Culley,
tabla player extraordinaire & teacher of the same! Come & enjoy - you won't
want to miss the exciting audio experience as this drum produces sounds that
are truly unique & out of this world! 

TREASURES FROM INDIA Treasures from India will be on display and some items
will be available for sale on this day only. $5 Donation Requested; more or
less will be graciously accepted based on your ability to contribute...

 

 

Matt Wiederhold, executive director

Main Street Medina

23 Public Square, Suite 220

Medina, OH 44256

330-952-0910

 

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