- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2014 02:45
By Jill Brown
The 3rd Annual Raise Your Voice Music & Arts Festival at Monessen City Park was held on May 3rd from noon - 7 p.m. Matt Shorraw was in charge of the event, along with Samantha Brown and Karla Spangler, who assisted him.
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| Ashley Fosbrink, Matt Shorraw, Katie Lucy and Tom Seman all helped out with the festival. |
Shorraw was coordinator of the band Hot Headed Mike and the Half-Baked Jazz Band, the opening act for Stage 1. Playing beautiful jazz melody, they did some original songs.
Vendors included Monica Ide with A1 Fudge by Cookies 'n Critters - fresh, creamy, homemade fudge from Pittsburgh, and R. P.'s BBQ , managed by Ron & Josh Painter. The crowd-pleasing menu included: pulled pork, pork chops, French fries, and chicken.
The Monessen Snack Squad staff was composed of Monessen Auxiliary Fire Dept. 1. volunteers and included: Lisa Palmer; Amanda Arnold; Karen Marinos - Secretary; Linda Palmer - President; Bobbi Morgan; and Terry Ramer. Their menu featured inexpensive foods such as hot dogs and soft drinks.
The event also featured t-shirts, raffles, a photo contest, and more bands. Although the crowd was small, they really enjoyed the music and festivities. Also, more people began to venture out as it got later.
Special thanks go to the following sponsors: Monessen Community Development Corp.; Dr. Martin & Madeline Dudas; The Counseling House; Monessen Public Library; Douglas Education Center; Roscoe American Legion; and Don & Gloria Hayes.
