For immediate release:
Author's new book receives a warm literary welcome.
Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Mystery - Murder book "A Season to Die" by Michael Mucci, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1520555172.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
"Reviewed By Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite
Michael Mucci writes another 'edge of your seat, can’t possibly put the book down' murder mystery in A Season to Die. Just when they thought things were settling down, Chris DeAngelo and his deputies are called back into action. In two short months since taking office, Sheriff Chris DeAngelo has endured a maelstrom of murder and mayhem. Macon, PA was supposed to be a quiet town; instead the neighbors are ruthless, feeling justified in taking the law into their own hands. After the murder of a prominent politician’s wife, the serene community turns into a war zone, and it is DeAngelo’s job to discover who the enemy is? One death after another, are they somehow related? Pressured by the mayor and the locals, DeAngelo investigates. Connecting the dots, following the evidence, building a case, Sheriff Chris DeAngelo does his duty against a relentless foe.
Michael Mucci’s adventuresome spirit and world explorations certainly have contributed to his gift of storytelling. A Season to Die is full of thrills and spills, murder and mystery! Growing up a small town in PA, Mucci has a clear understanding of the people and surroundings of Pennsylvania. Using his first hand knowledge, he gradually lures the reader into the narrative’s community setting. A Season to Die follows the steps taken in a criminal investigation. The story elements are well balanced; however, the characterization takes center stage. The novel is written in first person, therefore the reader is aware of the main character’s thoughts and internal dialogue. Often his actions and his thoughts are not always the same; one must keep up appearances. However, seeing the inside and the outside of the protagonist gives insight into his evolving character.
Mucci keeps the canvas of the setting fresh by including the weather descriptions, and the dangerous, cold and snowy road conditions add suspense. In addition, the inclusions of dates and lapses of time pace the action. A Season to Die is full of twists and turns as it reaches its climactic “whodunit” conclusion. Mucci wraps up the loose ends well, but the last words reveal that there is more to come for Sheriff Chris DeAngelo of Macon, PA. “When duty calls, you respond.”"
You can learn more about Michael Mucci and "A Season to Die" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-die where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
Readers' Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
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Author's new book receives a warm literary welcome.
Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Mystery - Murder book "A Season to Die" by Michael Mucci, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1520555172.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
"Reviewed By Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite
Michael Mucci writes another 'edge of your seat, can’t possibly put the book down' murder mystery in A Season to Die. Just when they thought things were settling down, Chris DeAngelo and his deputies are called back into action. In two short months since taking office, Sheriff Chris DeAngelo has endured a maelstrom of murder and mayhem. Macon, PA was supposed to be a quiet town; instead the neighbors are ruthless, feeling justified in taking the law into their own hands. After the murder of a prominent politician’s wife, the serene community turns into a war zone, and it is DeAngelo’s job to discover who the enemy is? One death after another, are they somehow related? Pressured by the mayor and the locals, DeAngelo investigates. Connecting the dots, following the evidence, building a case, Sheriff Chris DeAngelo does his duty against a relentless foe.
Michael Mucci’s adventuresome spirit and world explorations certainly have contributed to his gift of storytelling. A Season to Die is full of thrills and spills, murder and mystery! Growing up a small town in PA, Mucci has a clear understanding of the people and surroundings of Pennsylvania. Using his first hand knowledge, he gradually lures the reader into the narrative’s community setting. A Season to Die follows the steps taken in a criminal investigation. The story elements are well balanced; however, the characterization takes center stage. The novel is written in first person, therefore the reader is aware of the main character’s thoughts and internal dialogue. Often his actions and his thoughts are not always the same; one must keep up appearances. However, seeing the inside and the outside of the protagonist gives insight into his evolving character.
Mucci keeps the canvas of the setting fresh by including the weather descriptions, and the dangerous, cold and snowy road conditions add suspense. In addition, the inclusions of dates and lapses of time pace the action. A Season to Die is full of twists and turns as it reaches its climactic “whodunit” conclusion. Mucci wraps up the loose ends well, but the last words reveal that there is more to come for Sheriff Chris DeAngelo of Macon, PA. “When duty calls, you respond.”"
You can learn more about Michael Mucci and "A Season to Die" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-die where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
Readers' Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
https://readersfavorite.com
For immediate release:
Reader's Favorite recognizes "A Season To Kill" in its annual international book award contest.
The Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
We receive thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, we are able to break down our contest into 120+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. We receive submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).
"When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers' Favorite." --Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House
Readers' Favorite is proud to announce that "A Season To Kill" by Michael Mucci won the Honorable Mention in the Fiction - Mystery - Murder category.
You can learn more about Michael Mucci and "A Season To Kill" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-kill where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
Readers' Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
https://readersfavorite.com
Reader's Favorite recognizes "A Season To Kill" in its annual international book award contest.
The Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
We receive thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, we are able to break down our contest into 120+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. We receive submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).
"When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers' Favorite." --Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House
Readers' Favorite is proud to announce that "A Season To Kill" by Michael Mucci won the Honorable Mention in the Fiction - Mystery - Murder category.
You can learn more about Michael Mucci and "A Season To Kill" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-kill where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
Readers' Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
https://readersfavorite.com
For immediate release:
Author's new book receives a warm literary welcome.
Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Mystery - Murder book "A Season To Kill" by Michael Mucci, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1520554699.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
"Reviewed By Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
What does Sheriff Clay Holbrook, unaccounted for bank deposits, eleven unsolved deaths in Macon, Pennsylvania, the Deerbusters, and the installment of the new Sheriff Chris DeAngelo all have in common? They are the main elements of a great crime, mystery, and thriller novel, A Season to Kill by Michael Mucci. During Sheriff Holbrook’s leadership, the town of Macon had eleven unsolved deaths that were ruled as merely disappearances. Suddenly, Sheriff Holbrook passed away and he is replaced by Chris DeAngelo. DeAngelo had been the deputy under the leadership of Sheriff Holbrook for over 20 years. Now with the latest death of Roger Sharpe, it is Sheriff DeAngelo’s job to uncover the murder. As DeAngelo begins moving forward in solving the crime, several other elements begin to unfold, including that of the unsolved deaths of over eleven years ago.
I loved reading A Season to Kill by Michael Mucci because it is well-written, easy to read, and had a lot of essential mysterious components that kept me in suspense through and through. A Season to Kill puts me in the mind of the movies Along Came A Spider and Kiss the Girls in James Patterson’s Alex Cross Series. I once again visualized Morgan Freeman going through the challenges of trying to not only solve the death of Sharpe but that of Rose, Reisling, and Santapaula that are amongst the eleven unsolved murders. At the end of each day, I relaxed by reading this great mystery before turning in for the night. I just couldn’t put it down. Before this becomes a best-seller and turns into a movie, you want to get a chance to read A Season to Kill by Michael Mucci for yourself."
You can learn more about Michael Mucci and "A Season To Kill" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-kill where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
Readers' Favorite LLC
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Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
https://readersfavorite.com
Author's new book receives a warm literary welcome.
Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Mystery - Murder book "A Season To Kill" by Michael Mucci, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1520554699.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
"Reviewed By Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
What does Sheriff Clay Holbrook, unaccounted for bank deposits, eleven unsolved deaths in Macon, Pennsylvania, the Deerbusters, and the installment of the new Sheriff Chris DeAngelo all have in common? They are the main elements of a great crime, mystery, and thriller novel, A Season to Kill by Michael Mucci. During Sheriff Holbrook’s leadership, the town of Macon had eleven unsolved deaths that were ruled as merely disappearances. Suddenly, Sheriff Holbrook passed away and he is replaced by Chris DeAngelo. DeAngelo had been the deputy under the leadership of Sheriff Holbrook for over 20 years. Now with the latest death of Roger Sharpe, it is Sheriff DeAngelo’s job to uncover the murder. As DeAngelo begins moving forward in solving the crime, several other elements begin to unfold, including that of the unsolved deaths of over eleven years ago.
I loved reading A Season to Kill by Michael Mucci because it is well-written, easy to read, and had a lot of essential mysterious components that kept me in suspense through and through. A Season to Kill puts me in the mind of the movies Along Came A Spider and Kiss the Girls in James Patterson’s Alex Cross Series. I once again visualized Morgan Freeman going through the challenges of trying to not only solve the death of Sharpe but that of Rose, Reisling, and Santapaula that are amongst the eleven unsolved murders. At the end of each day, I relaxed by reading this great mystery before turning in for the night. I just couldn’t put it down. Before this becomes a best-seller and turns into a movie, you want to get a chance to read A Season to Kill by Michael Mucci for yourself."
You can learn more about Michael Mucci and "A Season To Kill" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-kill where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
Readers' Favorite LLC
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800-RF-REVIEW
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For Immediate Release (November 1, 2016)
MICHAEL MUCCI’S NEW NOVEL, A SEASON TO DIE, TO BE PUBLISHED BY ROOK PUBLISHING ON NOVEMBER 23, 2016
PRESALES WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Tempe, Arizona (November 1, 2016) – Michael Mucci, author of the bestselling novel A Season to Kill, has written his latest Chris DeAngelo thriller titled A Season to Die. Rook Publishing will release the novel in digital, softcover and hardcover versions on November 23, 2016 with presales available beginning November 3, 2016.
In keeping with Mucci’s style, A Season to Die will find small-town Sheriff Chris DeAngelo caught up in the middle of a sinister web of conspiracy and murder when the wife of a prominent local politician is found dead of a gunshot wound in her car. As the body count rises, DeAngelo needs every bit of courage and resourcefulness to defeat his implacable enemy—even at the risk of his own life. A Season to Die promises intrigue and unexpected twists that will keep the reader turning the pages until the final climactic scene.
Michael Mucci’s first novel, A Season to Kill, was a 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist and a Reader’s Favorite Honorable Mention winner for Murder Mystery.
Visit him at www.MichaelMucciAuthor.com and follow on Twitter @ michaelmucci1 and Facebook at facebook.com/michaelmucciauthor.
Michael Mucci, an award-winning author has spent his entire adult life traveling and exploring the world. Being a zealous adventurer and explorer, he has lived on 3 continents, and has traveled to over 40 countries.
From rafting down the Amazon in a dug-out canoe, panning for gold in Alaska, or going on safari in Africa, Michael has enjoyed learning and participating in different cultures around the world.
He grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where the people and places have inspired his novels and now calls southwest Florida home
To find out more about A Season to Die, to interview the author, to schedule an appearance, or to request a review copy, please contact us at 480-420-7381 or email editor@rookpublishing.com.
“Michael Mucci's police procedural novel, A Season to Die: A Chris DeAngelo Novel, gives the reader a look into what it's like to be a small town sheriff. Chris DeAngelo's not all that sure about his role as Macon’s chief law enforcement officer, and watching as he navigates his world is fascinating and compelling. His continued consciousness of his outsider status and deliberate efforts not to abuse his position as sheriff make him one of the more intriguing police characters I've run across. Mucci's plot is complex and will be challenging to the vast majority of those mystery fans who pride themselves on finding the solution before it's revealed. I loved the first book in this series, A Season to Kill, and found this well-written and suspenseful book to be a worthy successor to that marvelous debut novel. A Season to Die: A Chris DeAngelo Novel is most highly recommended.” (5 out of 5 stars, Readers Favorite)
PRESALES WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Tempe, Arizona (November 1, 2016) – Michael Mucci, author of the bestselling novel A Season to Kill, has written his latest Chris DeAngelo thriller titled A Season to Die. Rook Publishing will release the novel in digital, softcover and hardcover versions on November 23, 2016 with presales available beginning November 3, 2016.
In keeping with Mucci’s style, A Season to Die will find small-town Sheriff Chris DeAngelo caught up in the middle of a sinister web of conspiracy and murder when the wife of a prominent local politician is found dead of a gunshot wound in her car. As the body count rises, DeAngelo needs every bit of courage and resourcefulness to defeat his implacable enemy—even at the risk of his own life. A Season to Die promises intrigue and unexpected twists that will keep the reader turning the pages until the final climactic scene.
Michael Mucci’s first novel, A Season to Kill, was a 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist and a Reader’s Favorite Honorable Mention winner for Murder Mystery.
Visit him at www.MichaelMucciAuthor.com and follow on Twitter @ michaelmucci1 and Facebook at facebook.com/michaelmucciauthor.
Michael Mucci, an award-winning author has spent his entire adult life traveling and exploring the world. Being a zealous adventurer and explorer, he has lived on 3 continents, and has traveled to over 40 countries.
From rafting down the Amazon in a dug-out canoe, panning for gold in Alaska, or going on safari in Africa, Michael has enjoyed learning and participating in different cultures around the world.
He grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where the people and places have inspired his novels and now calls southwest Florida home
To find out more about A Season to Die, to interview the author, to schedule an appearance, or to request a review copy, please contact us at 480-420-7381 or email editor@rookpublishing.com.
“Michael Mucci's police procedural novel, A Season to Die: A Chris DeAngelo Novel, gives the reader a look into what it's like to be a small town sheriff. Chris DeAngelo's not all that sure about his role as Macon’s chief law enforcement officer, and watching as he navigates his world is fascinating and compelling. His continued consciousness of his outsider status and deliberate efforts not to abuse his position as sheriff make him one of the more intriguing police characters I've run across. Mucci's plot is complex and will be challenging to the vast majority of those mystery fans who pride themselves on finding the solution before it's revealed. I loved the first book in this series, A Season to Kill, and found this well-written and suspenseful book to be a worthy successor to that marvelous debut novel. A Season to Die: A Chris DeAngelo Novel is most highly recommended.” (5 out of 5 stars, Readers Favorite)
For Immediate Release: September 1, 2016
Reader's Favorite recognizes “A Season To Kill” in its 2016 international book award contest.
The 2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries.
(Cape Coral, FL). Readers' Favorite has become the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
In addition to reviewing for some of the biggest names in the literary industry, as well as the first time independent author, they host a respected award contest which features entries from new authors to NYT best-sellers, as well as celebrities like Jim Carrey and Henry Winkler.
“Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that "A Season To Kill" by Michael Mucci is a Honorable Mention in the Fiction - Mystery - Murder category in our 2016 International Book Award Contest.”
The San Francisco Book Review says “As the new sheriff in the rural town of Macon, Pennsylvania, Sheriff Chris DeAngelo digs into a series of unsolved cases - only to unearth a dangerous secret that puts him into a killer's crosshairs..."Brilliantly written and truly suspenseful"
Learn more at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-kill
A Season to Kill had previously been A 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist
Reader's Favorite recognizes “A Season To Kill” in its 2016 international book award contest.
The 2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries.
(Cape Coral, FL). Readers' Favorite has become the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
In addition to reviewing for some of the biggest names in the literary industry, as well as the first time independent author, they host a respected award contest which features entries from new authors to NYT best-sellers, as well as celebrities like Jim Carrey and Henry Winkler.
“Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that "A Season To Kill" by Michael Mucci is a Honorable Mention in the Fiction - Mystery - Murder category in our 2016 International Book Award Contest.”
The San Francisco Book Review says “As the new sheriff in the rural town of Macon, Pennsylvania, Sheriff Chris DeAngelo digs into a series of unsolved cases - only to unearth a dangerous secret that puts him into a killer's crosshairs..."Brilliantly written and truly suspenseful"
Learn more at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/a-season-to-kill
A Season to Kill had previously been A 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist
Clearfield Arts Festival returns for second yearFor the second year in a row, Clearfield Borough will host a day of arts, family and fun at its Clearfield Art on the River Today Festival.
The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and will feature art exhibitors, vendors, performances and activities for children and adults alike. Festival-goers can can visit vendors along Market Street between Front Street and Second Street, including events in The Liddle Gallery and at the Ritz Theatre.
“We have some fantastic entertainment that I think people will really enjoy,” said festival organizer Patricia Simon.
Simon added that street performers include a stilt walker, belly dancer and members of the Northern Allegheny roller derby team.
The festival will have children’s activities throughout the day, including face- painting and a balloon artist. For adults, the festival will feature more than 30 artists not only displaying their art but also creating works of arts along Market Street throughout the day.
Highly acclaimed Western Artist Denny Karchner will show his work inside The Liddle Gallery and will be available to attendees to discuss his arts and sign limited edition prints. The gallery will also host Jenn Ficentise of Raven’s Moon Oracle and representatives from the Bee Kind Winery.
“There’s a little something for everyone,” said Clearfield Main Street Manager Loretta Wagner. “We have great things for both kids and adults and plenty of different vendors.”
The festival will also play host to local author Michael Mucci, as he discusses his upcoming book, “A Season to Die” and does signings of his previously released “A Season to Kill.” Joining Mucci will be fellow local authors Judy Davis and Darla Jones, who will be signing and discussing their own respective works, “Key to Love” and “Opalescence.”
For those more inclined to participate in the festival, the borough will be offering “Sling ‘N Fling” painting for $1 per participant. Participants will have the opportunity to splatter paint on a large canvas provided by the borough, and proceeds will assist with the cost of next year’s festival.
The painting will then either be displayed at various locations throughout the borough or cut into pieces and auctioned off as small, individual paintings.
In addition to the art, the festivals will have food, drinks and entertainment for all attendees. Performing artists will be on either the main stage or at Shaw Park on Market Street. The following artists will be performing at the festival:
11 a.m. – Sandy Lick Dulcimers
Noon – AnamCara
1 p.m. – Elmira Hope
2 p.m. – Belly Dancers
2:30 p.m. – The Dance Co. School of Performing Arts, Dana Timko.
2:30 p.m – Guitarnia Students and Temptation Alley
4 p.m. – Adam Swarts Puppets
At the Ritz Theatre, the Northern Appalachian Film Co-Op will host a viewing of “Blood on the Leaves” at 4 p.m. The film was made locally and includes local talent.
The theatre will have popcorn, candy and drinks for sale and the screening will be followed at 5 p.m. by a reception at The Liddle Gallery with the filmmakers, Karchner and Mucci.
The event wraps up at 7:30 p.m. at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre with the opening night of “Escanaba in da Moonlight.” Tickets for the show can be purchased through CAST prior to the events.
“We really think it will be a fantastic event and we’ll have a good turnout,” Wagner said. “Last year, everyone had a really good time and we’re hoping this year can be even better.”
This article was featured in the newspaper The Progress from Clearfield, PA
The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and will feature art exhibitors, vendors, performances and activities for children and adults alike. Festival-goers can can visit vendors along Market Street between Front Street and Second Street, including events in The Liddle Gallery and at the Ritz Theatre.
“We have some fantastic entertainment that I think people will really enjoy,” said festival organizer Patricia Simon.
Simon added that street performers include a stilt walker, belly dancer and members of the Northern Allegheny roller derby team.
The festival will have children’s activities throughout the day, including face- painting and a balloon artist. For adults, the festival will feature more than 30 artists not only displaying their art but also creating works of arts along Market Street throughout the day.
Highly acclaimed Western Artist Denny Karchner will show his work inside The Liddle Gallery and will be available to attendees to discuss his arts and sign limited edition prints. The gallery will also host Jenn Ficentise of Raven’s Moon Oracle and representatives from the Bee Kind Winery.
“There’s a little something for everyone,” said Clearfield Main Street Manager Loretta Wagner. “We have great things for both kids and adults and plenty of different vendors.”
The festival will also play host to local author Michael Mucci, as he discusses his upcoming book, “A Season to Die” and does signings of his previously released “A Season to Kill.” Joining Mucci will be fellow local authors Judy Davis and Darla Jones, who will be signing and discussing their own respective works, “Key to Love” and “Opalescence.”
For those more inclined to participate in the festival, the borough will be offering “Sling ‘N Fling” painting for $1 per participant. Participants will have the opportunity to splatter paint on a large canvas provided by the borough, and proceeds will assist with the cost of next year’s festival.
The painting will then either be displayed at various locations throughout the borough or cut into pieces and auctioned off as small, individual paintings.
In addition to the art, the festivals will have food, drinks and entertainment for all attendees. Performing artists will be on either the main stage or at Shaw Park on Market Street. The following artists will be performing at the festival:
11 a.m. – Sandy Lick Dulcimers
Noon – AnamCara
1 p.m. – Elmira Hope
2 p.m. – Belly Dancers
2:30 p.m. – The Dance Co. School of Performing Arts, Dana Timko.
2:30 p.m – Guitarnia Students and Temptation Alley
4 p.m. – Adam Swarts Puppets
At the Ritz Theatre, the Northern Appalachian Film Co-Op will host a viewing of “Blood on the Leaves” at 4 p.m. The film was made locally and includes local talent.
The theatre will have popcorn, candy and drinks for sale and the screening will be followed at 5 p.m. by a reception at The Liddle Gallery with the filmmakers, Karchner and Mucci.
The event wraps up at 7:30 p.m. at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre with the opening night of “Escanaba in da Moonlight.” Tickets for the show can be purchased through CAST prior to the events.
“We really think it will be a fantastic event and we’ll have a good turnout,” Wagner said. “Last year, everyone had a really good time and we’re hoping this year can be even better.”
This article was featured in the newspaper The Progress from Clearfield, PA