Bringing the Arts together for 23 Years

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Bringing the Arts
together for 23 Years
Cedar BeaCh Park
allentown, Pennsylvania
www.mayfairfestival.org
sponsored by
WELCOME
From the Board President
Personally, and on behalf of the Mayfair Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to
welcome you to Mayfair, the 23rd Annual Festival of the Arts in Allentown. Mayfair is
pleased once again to offer something for everyone in the family from our KidsSpace
area to our food vendors, to our Artists Market, to our five stages offering entertain-
ment during the five days and evenings of Mayfair. Please visit Sommerfest In The
Valley, back for its second year, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall, here
for the first time this year. We invite you to visit our Auction Tent featuring wonderful
items at a silent auction and an Art-to-Go raffle. On the back of the program book is Susan Rutt
a free coupon for you to fill out and deposit in the Auction tent to possibly win some
Mayfair prizes.
Mayfair is again made possible through the strong support of our community, our festival patrons, our gener-
ous sponsors and the large number of dedicated volunteers who return year after year to make this entire
weekend possible.
Please join us in experiencing the “Magic of Mayfair” and enjoying the beauty of Allentown’s parks. Since
Mayfair occurs over the Memorial Day Weekend, it provides an opportunity each day to honor those heroes
who have laid down their lives in the cause of freedom, and to remember the sacrifices they have made.
Various branches of the military will be with us, and the Vietnam Veterans Wall will be open throughout the
festival. Come and have fun at Mayfair, and at the same time reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Susan Rutt, President
Mayfair Board of Directors
From the Executive Director
Welcome to the 23rd annual Mayfair Festival of the Arts!
We are pleased to once again host what we feel will be an outstanding event for the
people of the Lehigh Valley. Our theme this year is “The Magic of Mayfair,” which
we hope expresses how people feel about the event and the approach we take in
organizing the Mayfair festival every year. We are proud to host over 150 performan-
ces during our five-day festival along with many other exciting activities. As always,
our KidSpace area is a wonderful experience for children and families and we have
expanded other areas of the festival as well.
As with other years at Mayfair, we have a great number of new and exciting events
and activities that you absolutely will not want to miss. Terry Glennon
Some of the new and returning features and events to Mayfair this year include:
• The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall – We will be hosting this half-size replica of the
Washington, D. C. memorial across the street from Mayfair during the full-run of our event. It will
surely be a memorable addition to our festival!
• Sommerfest In The Valley – A “Celebration of Germanic Heritage” is back for the second consecutive year
after an outstanding debut at the 2008 festival.
• Contests – We will be holding four contests this year throughout the festival including the 3rd
annual hot dog eating contest and three first-time contests including the Mr. Mayfair
contest, the Mayfair Idol contest and a Breakdance competition.
• Pulse Stage – (KidStage during the day-time) will showcase some of the Lehigh Valley’s best
young talent.
• Armed Forces – To celebrate this Memorial Day weekend, we will once again have the branches
of the armed forces (one branch each day) present at Mayfair.
I want to sincerely thank our sponsors for supporting Mayfair this year and making it possible for us to hold
our 23rd annual event. Last but not least, I want to thank all of our volunteers who are the lifeblood of our
organization and we would not be able to hold the Mayfair Festival of the Arts without them.
See you at Mayfair!
Terry Glennon, Executive Director,
Mayfair, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Moving Wall/Military at Mayfair ......................................................Page 4
Sommerfest In The Valley ...............................................................................Page 5
Schedule of eventS
Thursday ...................................................................................................Page 6
Friday ..........................................................................................................Page 8
Saturday ....................................................................................................Page 10
Sunday .......................................................................................................Page 12
Monday .....................................................................................................Page 14
Festival Layout ........................................................................................................Page 16
Mayfair Performers .............................................................................................Page 18
Food Vendors ..........................................................................................................Page 23
Mayfair Artists ........................................................................................................Page 24
Sommerfest Sponsors .......................................................................................Page 26
Mayfair Sponsors ..................................................................................................Page 27
Acknowledgements ............................................................................................Page 31
ADMISSION INFORMATION
thurSday iS free and
open to the public!
full-feStival paSS - $5.00
Valid any and every day.
Children 10 years and younger – free!
All military personnel with valid ID may
enter free of charge.
Thursday, 4 – 11 p.m.
Friday, noon – 11 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, noon – 11 p.m.
Monday, noon – 7 p.m.
Tickets are non-refundable. Mayfair is held
outdoors with the potential for inclement weather.
Mayfair events are only canceled in the event
of life-threatening weather.
Photo by Hub Willson
THE MOVING WALL/MILITARY AT MAYFAIR
THE MOVING WALL
Mayfair Festival of the Arts is proud to host The Moving Wall during
the festival’s full run, May 21-25, over the Memorial Day Weekend. The
festival, itself, takes place at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown’s west end;
however, The Moving Wall will be located just across Ott Street in the
serene park setting behind the Rose Garden, where it will be maintained
in a dignified and respectful atmosphere during public viewing.
The Moving Wall is the traveling half-size replica (253-feet in length) of
the Washington, D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Since its debut display
in Tyler, Texas, in October 1984, The Moving Wall has been traveling the
country from April to November, spending about a week at each site and
attracting thousands.
Mayfair officials are honored to be able to bring The Moving Wall to
the Valley during the patriotic holiday of Memorial Day, for a special
time of remembrance and education. We want to honor those 58,261
American servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. We
want to honor those Vietnam veterans who are here with us now, and
we want to educate the public and our children of the sacrifices that were made during the Vietnam War.
Freedom is not free, it comes at a price, and the price of that freedom is written on the Wall.

THE MILITARY
UNITED STATES ARMY AND US ARMY RESERVE
under the local command of cpt. Michael McMaster
Thursday, May 21
4 p.m., with ceremonies at 6 p.m.
Full color guard presentation by all five branches for full representation of the United States
Armed Forces.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
under the local command of SGt. donald oakes - allentown recruiting (ncoic)
Friday, May 22
Noon to 7 p.m.
Performances by USAF JROTC/Dieruff High School, will be under the direction of LTCOL
Douglas Rose and MSG Willard Jones
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
under the local command of SGt. Jr Stence-harrisburg battalion command-public affairs office
Saturday, May 23
Noon to 7 p.m.
UNITED STATES NAVY
under the local command of ncc (SW) Stephen homze nrd philadelphia lead Supervisor
Sunday, May 24
Noon to 7 p.m.
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
under the local command of Sfc hervey breault-public affair office (ncoic)
Monday, May 25
Noon to 6 p.m., with closing ceremonies at 6 p.m.
To be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall site behind the Rose Garden across
from Mayfair; recruitment until 7 p.m.
WILKOMMEN TO SOMMERFEST!
LIEBE FESTIVAL FREuNDE uND GäSTE:
Sommer (summer in German) is coming early again this year!
The Lehigh Saengerbund, the German-American Society of the Lehigh
Valley, is once again the proud organizer of Sommerfest In The Valley 2009.
For its second appearance, Sommerfest will be an even more exciting part of
Mayfair Festival of the Arts 2009 as an authentic Germanic venue.
The Lehigh Saengerbund, an Allentown organization since 1858, is 151
years old. It started as a traditional, family-oriented singing society. While
maintaining its musical roots as one of the oldest choruses in the country, the
organization has developed a focus on cultivating, preserving and strengthen-
ing German-American culture, education and traditions along with sister Photo courtesy of ConcertPix
Germanic groups in the region. To bring more awareness to these efforts, we seek fun and educational
ways to celebrate Germanic culture with a unique American flair. Sommerfest is intended to demon-
strate this through a combination of activities highlighting the music, culture, and traditions in a way that
promises to entertain everyone, whether of Germanic ancestry or otherwise.
We invite you to look at this event as an opportunity to extend your knowledge and/or understanding
of the Germanic language and culture. We encourage you to wear traditional clothing, Lederhosen or
Dirndl (collectively called Trachten), and speak in German. Sommerfest offers individuals and com-
munities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Germanic
culture, heritage, history and entertainment.

Wilkommen (welcome), viel spaβ (much fun) und vielen dank (many thanks) to Mayfair and our many
sponsors, supporters and volunteers.
Jack Lojko
President
Lehigh Saengerbund
For more information, please visit www.lehighvalleysommerfest.org or www.lehighsaengerbund.org.
WHAT’S AT SOMMERFEST IN THE VALLEY
The Festhalle
Experience continuous Germanic and contemporary entertainment in
our hall decked out in glorious Germanic colors, flags and decorations. A
true German festival would not be complete without singing, arms locked
with your friends swaying to and fro. Song sheets provided to sing along
in fun-loving, traditional German style. Throw on some hats, head garlands
and beer fest beads to add to the fun. Don’t miss the official beer tapping
ceremony on Saturday and sample German beer while the first keg lasts!
The Bier Garten Photo courtesy of ConcertPix
Enjoy wonderful German beers, wines, and comfort foods with outdoor or indoor seating, featuring
German wursts (sausages), sauerkraut, potato salad or potato pancakes, roast chicken, pork, pierogies,
strudel, hand-twisted pretzels, roasted almonds and much more!
The MarktPlatz
Shop for Germanic gifts, crafts, folk art, retail items, and clothing, among other goods.
The Germanic Classroom
Visit displays created by high school students to educate about the Germanic culture, language
and history.
Kaffee und Kuchen Kitchen
Sample the German tradition of enjoying an afternoon break for
cake and coffee. German coffee (hot or iced) and an assortment of
Germanic baked goods will be waiting, including the colorfully
decorated, “lebkuckenherzen,” heart-shaped cookies worn as
necklaces.
Other Activities: Photo opps with Sommerfest Germanic royalty
and cut-out characters, Dog Agility and Police K-9 (German Shepherd)
Photo courtesy of ConcertPix demonstrations, children’s activities, face painting, games and crafts.
Opening Night Schedule Thursday, May 21 Schedule of Events
Cabaret Kids/Pulse Lakeside
Hr.
Stage Stage Stage
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
Photo by Hub Willson
4
DDaavvee FFrryy Todd Wolfe & Band
((CChhiillddrreenn)) (Jammin’ blues rock)
Renard Cohen & Son
of the Blues
5
(Bluesy mix/rock/jazz)
Patchwork Puppet Craig Kastelnik & Friends &
Theatre featuring Bernard Purdie
6
Vinyl Diner (Children) (Soulful jazz)
(Classic rock)
7
Roche Harbor Light
(Pop-rock)
The Whiskey Girls Band
(Country)
Pizzazz
8
Ovlo
(Variety band)
(Progressive hard rock)
9 39 Goodbyes
(Pop-rock)
The Blues Brotherhood
(Tribute band)
Timi Tanzania & The
10
Dubway Reggae Band Jaded Son
(Reggae) (Hard rock)
Schedule of Events Thursday, May 21
MasterClass Strolling Performers/ Sommerfest
Hr.
Stage Special Events
9 Photo by Hub Willson Photo by Hub Willson
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
Scott Paul
(Folk/blues)
5
Hometown
Kelly Planer & the Perks German Band
6 (Bluegrass/roots) (Traditional Germanic)
7 Sharon Plessl School
of Dance Featuring
Excel Dance Company Lehigh Saengerbund Members’
(Performance dance) and Sommerfest Sponsors’ Night
8
9
Jolly Bavarians
Hector Rosado and the
(Traditional Germanic)
HALA Dancers
10 (Salsa)
Photo by Hub Willson
Schedule of Events Friday, May 22
Cabaret Kids/Pulse Lakeside
Hr.
Stage Stage Stage
9 Photo by Hub Willson Photo by Hub Willson
10
Ray Owen
(Folk/roots)
11
Two Plus One
(Math Rocks)
12
Scott Wagstaff
(Ventriloquist)
1
Harrison Morton Middle School
Jazz Ensemble/choir
Mayfair Sponsor
Reception
2
BIA Dance Company
NIGHT (Born into the Arts)
(Innovative dance)
3
4
Dave Fry Jay Smar
(Children) (Acoustic/folk)
5
Ray Owen
6 (Folk/roots) The Large Flowerheads
(Tribute to the groovy ’60s)
7
7 p.m. Slightly Askew (ska)
Leslie Roy 8 p.m. Toy Soldiers
8 (Indie-rock) Shake Rattle & Soul
8 p.m.
(Cruisin’ with the classics)
Leslie Roy (Pop) 9 p.m. New Madrid Faults
(Indie-rock)
8:30 p.m.
9 10 p.m. Wailing Waters
V Factory (Pop)
(Classic rock)
9:15 p.m.
Elliott Yamin (Pop)
10 The Fabulous Greaseband
10 p.m. (Oldies)
Kevin Rudolf (Hip Pop/Rock)
Schedule of Events Friday, May 22
MasterClass Strolling Performers/
Sommerfest
Hr.
Stage Special Events
9
10
Repertory Dance Theatre 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m.
(Performance dance)
Middle Earth Studios
11
(Family entertainment)
Lehigh Valley Charter
High School for the
Photo by Hub Willson
Performing Arts
12
Photo courtesy of ConcertPix
1
Circle of Stones
(Ritual theater ensemble)
2
Al Grout
3 (Juggler)
Photo courtesy of ConcertPix
4
Jerry Haines WALN Broadcasting
Jay Smar 4-8 p.m.
(Contemporary folk)
(Acoustic/folk) JoAnn Wilchek Basist
(The Cat in the Hat)
5
MunOpCo
(Community theater) 4-8 p.m.
Scott Wagstaff Josef Kroboth
(Ventriloquist) (Euroclass Recording Artist)
6
Civic Theatre of Allentown
(Community theater)
4-10 p.m.
Mayfair Breakdance
7 Challenge
The Holmes Family
(Inspirational)
5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Middle Earth Studios
8
(Family entertainment)
5-9 p.m.
9 Al Long
(“George Burns”) Squeeze Box
Class Act
(Contemporary and
(Dancin’ to the oldies)
Traditional Multi-Ethnic)
10
Schedule of Events Saturday, May 23
Cabaret Kids/Pulse Lakeside
Hr.
Stage Stage Stage
9
10
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12
Al Grout Miss Maggie Sings! Jay Mattioli
(Juggler) (Children) (Magician)
1
Jay Mattioli
(Magician)
Hot-dog-eating contest
2 The Great Djembe Jam
(Drumming circle)
Mock Turtle
Marionette Theater
3
(Puppetry)
The Jazz Express
(Jazz)
Don Cunningham
& His Cabinet
4
(Rock)
Dieruff High School
(Puppetry project)
Linda Ipanema &
The Dixie Cats
5
(Dixieland jazz) Fellswoop
(Folk/bluegrass)
Dave Fry
6 (Children) HALA
Eric Mintel Quartet (Hispanic American League of Artists/Latin)
(Jazz)
LATIN NIGHT/
HOLA! 1400 & 1600 AM
7 Jayson - 7 p.m.
A Voice Cinematic (Latin)
(Pop-punk)
5th Floor - 7:30 p.m.
8 Skip Wilkins
Sunsets North (Latin)
(Jazz)
(Pop/rock)
9
We Are! The New Year
(Pop-rock)
Marcy Place - 9 p.m.
(Latin)
10 Dave Leibman Group
A Golden Era
(Jazz)
(Pop-rock)