Brownsville Hosts An Afternoon of Arts

For Immediate Release
7/6/11


Contact:
Blake Fisher
AmeriCorps VISTA
Phone: 724.785.9331

Fax: 724.785.8626
E-mail: barcinfo@barcpa.org



An Afternoon of Arts in Brownsville, PA


BROWNSVILLE, Pa. –

Join us for an afternoon of arts events in Brownsville, PA on July 17th.

First, visit the Gazalie Building (131 Market Street) from 1pm-4pm to view our newest ‘Images of Yesterday: A Peek into Brownsville’s Past’ photography exhibit. Take in the river from the Gazalie Building’s second level windows and enjoy photographs documenting the development of a portion of Market Street as well as Brownsville’s 1914 ‘Old Home Week’.

After the photography exhibit, grab a bite to eat at any number of local Brownsville restaurants, and then be sure to meet us on the lawn at Nemacolin Castle from 6pm-8pm to enjoy an evening of acoustic rock and blues with The Dave Iglar Band. The Dave Iglar Band has been touted as one of the best rock and blues bands in the region. The concert is free and open to the public.

Music on the Mon is supported by the Fayette County Hotel Tax through the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) and the Community Foundation of Fayette County.

‘Images of Yesterday, A Peek Into Brownsville’s Past: The Gazalie Building’ is sponsored by The Sprout Fund Seed Award for Greene and Fayette counties. All proceeds will help BARC to continue its revitalization efforts in Brownsville.

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For additional information:

Blake Fisher, 724.785.9331

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Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp. (BARC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to achieve economic development through historic preservation, heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, community stewardship, education, youth advancements and the arts. Contact the BARC office, 724.785.9331, for additional information about programs and upcoming events.

Music on the Mon Series Opens with The Jades

First Music on the Mon Concert of the Season: The Jades


BROWNSVILLE, Pa. - The first installment of this year's Music on the Mon concert series is approaching fast.

Join us on June 26 to enjoy a night of classic rock covers with The Jades. The Jades are four guys from the Monongahela Valley area who share a love of classic rock. Their basic lineup of guitar, bass, and drums is enhanced by the fact that all four members sing lead. The various talents and skills these four musicians bring to the table ensure a variety of music and fun. This free event will be held at 6 p.m. on the lawn at Nemacolin Castle, 136 Front St., Brownsville.

The Music on the Mon project is supported by the Fayette County Hotel Tax through the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Community Foundation of Fayette County.
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For additional information:

Dennis Cremonese, 724.785.9331

Music on the Mon Concert Lineup for 2011

BARC Announces 2011 Music on the Mon Concert Lineup

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. - The Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation (BARC) has finalized its summer concert series Music on the Mon.

The free events are held on the lawn at Nemacolin Castle, 136 Front St., Brownsville. This year's schedule features:

June 26 - The Jades

The Mon Valley's own four piece classic rock cover band

July 17 - The Dave Iglar Trio

Well-known in the region, The Dave Iglar trio boasts a versatile song list of original material and creative adaptations of blues and rock classics.

Aug. 7 - Jill West and the Blues Attack

Voted "Best Band in Pittsburgh" for more than 10 years, the group is known for its edgy blues rock accompanied by the dynamic vocals of Miss Jill West.

Aug. 21 - The Tiger Maple String Band

Hailing from northwestern Pa., the Tiger Maple String Band is dedicated to continuing traditional and original music inspired by Appalachian fiddle tunes, mountain ballads and coal-mining songs.

The Music on the Mon project is supported by the Fayette County Hotel Tax through the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts through its regional arts funding partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Community Foundation of Fayette County.
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For additional information:
Dennis Cremonese, 724.785.9331