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Showing posts with label Penn States Artsfest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Penn States Artsfest. Show all posts

August 4, 2015

150 Years of Penn State Creamery Ice Cream

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While attending the annual Central PA Festival of the Arts
at Penn State University in State College, PA,
there was no question that we had to pit-stop 
for some ice cream refreshment at the Penn State Creamery booth.
After all, making ice cream is an art, isn't it?

Visiting the Creamery is a true blue (& white) PSU tradition; 
its ice cream is known and loved by alumni and visitors alike.
It had been a while since I'd had some, so I was a happy camper.

It just so happened that this year, The Creamery was celebrating a milestone birthday.
Milestone, indeed - to the "happy birthday to you" tune of 150 years!

A vote had gone out to declare an official b-day ice cream flavor.
The winner? "Birthday Cake," naturally.
"...a blue frosting swirl and frosted cookie freckles
inside a yellow cake batter ice cream base." 

I snapped a few photos, including our flavor choices.
And, yes, it was every lick as yummy as I'd remembered. 


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"Peachy Paterno"

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My choice: "Bittersweet Mint"

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"Happy Happy Joy Joy"

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The Berkey Creamery

creamery.psu.edu

Read my post on the Artsfest!

Links to visit:

July 23, 2015

Natural Elements Pottery by Christy Knox

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I will admit it; handmade pottery is my weakness.
Can't get enough of it.
So, this booth at the Penn State Artsfest drew me in like no other:
Natural Elements Pottery by Christy Knox.

Oh, the textures she creates!
Leaves, fern fronds, blossoms.
Muted shades in great combinations.
Color-blocking brings interest.
Unique shapes and special details.

Christy is one talented potter.
Sharing my photos with you - I'm sure you'll agree!

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View Christy's website here.


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The Penn State Artsfest website can be found here.



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July 15, 2015

The Central PA Festival of the Arts at Penn State

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Spent a fantastic day at Penn State, my alma mater, in State College, PA!
We enjoyed every minute browsing the tents of handcrafted wares at
the annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts -
affectionately known as Artsfest.

My photo above, taken of a T-shirt bearing an image of the official Festival Poster.
Each year it's designed by Visual Arts Professor Emeritus Lanny Somese.
Read more about the posters here.

I pulled together my photos of my Artsfest favorites, 
along with links, when available.

A quote by Émile Zola is fitting here:
"If you ask me what I came to do in this world,
I, an artist, will answer you:
I am here to live out loud."

Enjoy the work of these talented artists 
who truly are living out loud!




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Penn State's Steidle Building

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Here's Larry in action.

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Dave's Woodcraft

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Each year a banner competition is held.
Current and past banners are displayed in overhead zigzags,
adding a colorful, festive flair to the event.
More info on the banners here.

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Bashar & Roula Jarjour

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Penn State's geologic obelisk consists of samples of Pennsylvania
building stone from throughout the state. It was constructed in 1896.

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Everyday Bow Ties
Geraldo De-Souza was winner of the Booth of Distinction Award!

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Tom Homann Pottery

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Here's where you can find out all about the



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Nittany Lion photo op:
Lee, Lu, Julie, Mare

So enjoyed spending time with them,
along with Colleen, Anita & Bruce,
plus Pat & Tom with thanks for their tip-top hospitality!