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Mount Carmel St. Ann's Fourth Friday Festivals are presented by:
September 24th - World Showcase
MUSIC FEATURES - We are featuring The Ark Band at the Civic Green stage at City Hall. THE ARK BAND plays roots reggae, calypso & soca music and is based out of Columbus. Its members hail from St Lucia, Sierra Leone, and the United States.
In Arts Alley on West Main Street we will feature Starlit Ways, Formed in 2014, Starlit Ways is an acoustic duo made of singer/songwriters Rose Nkechi Onyeneho (originally from West Africa, specifically Gabon and Nigeria) and Chris Glover, native of Columbus, Ohio.
At the North Stage by the food court we will feature Amhrain (pronounced "ahm-rahn" - Irish for "songs"). Amhráin is an enticing blend of Appalachian hills and East Coast folk, applied to Irish pub songs an ballads.
The Columbus Koto Ensemble will be there to play Japanese Koto music. The koto is the national instrument of Japan and is similar to a harp or dulcimer. The Ensemble's repertoire represents a diverse range of koto music, from traditional works, mesmerizing modern compositions, and innovative covers of rock, pop, and anime favorites.
In Arts Alley on West Main Street we will feature Starlit Ways, Formed in 2014, Starlit Ways is an acoustic duo made of singer/songwriters Rose Nkechi Onyeneho (originally from West Africa, specifically Gabon and Nigeria) and Chris Glover, native of Columbus, Ohio.
At the North Stage by the food court we will feature Amhrain (pronounced "ahm-rahn" - Irish for "songs"). Amhráin is an enticing blend of Appalachian hills and East Coast folk, applied to Irish pub songs an ballads.
The Columbus Koto Ensemble will be there to play Japanese Koto music. The koto is the national instrument of Japan and is similar to a harp or dulcimer. The Ensemble's repertoire represents a diverse range of koto music, from traditional works, mesmerizing modern compositions, and innovative covers of rock, pop, and anime favorites.
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FOOD FEATURES -
- Bibi's Patties - Savory Haitian puffed pastries
- Feed the Need - Italian, Greek American and Spanish cuisine
- The Burger Lad - Gourmet Burgers
- Dane's Dogs - Beef hot dogs, Italian sausage
- Zaki Food - Mediterranean
- Koble - Greek/Italian
- Thai Grill - Thailand
- FUSIAN - Asian/American Sushi
- American Options - Jimmy V's Grill and Pub, Cardinal Pizza Shop, Uptown Deli and Brew, Old Bag of Nails Pub, Asterisk Supper Club, Barrel and Boar Gastropub, North Star Cafe
Dancing:
On West College Avenue, beginning at 6pm, enjoy Uptown's own Generations Performing Arts Center performances, immediately followed by Fred Astaire Dance Studio showcasing Latin Ballroom. Following the Fred Astaire dancers the PinOHy Dance Group will perform Filipino traditional folklore dances and also a modern dance with a Filipino lyric song into line dancing. Shown below (left to right) Generations PAC, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, PinOHy Dance Group
On West College Avenue, beginning at 6pm, enjoy Uptown's own Generations Performing Arts Center performances, immediately followed by Fred Astaire Dance Studio showcasing Latin Ballroom. Following the Fred Astaire dancers the PinOHy Dance Group will perform Filipino traditional folklore dances and also a modern dance with a Filipino lyric song into line dancing. Shown below (left to right) Generations PAC, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, PinOHy Dance Group
Other Features and themes:
Espresso Air (featuring Tulip Cafe) will present TURKEY with a display of items including miniature buildings, dolls to show clothing styles and flags etc from the Turkish cultural center and a big screen tv to show promotional tourism videos of Turkey. They will also host a guitarist singing Turkish songs. Make sure to visit!
The following vendors will feature a "passport" booklet for children, visit them all for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Make sure to visit: ValEquity Real Estate, Ireland’s Bowtique, LuLaRoe, Neighbor 2 Neighbor, Atone Chiropractic, and The Harmony Agency/ Allstate
International desserts! Parries Desserts with flags from the country where the desserts originate.
Check out College Hunks Hauling Junk, their theme is "Feeding Children Everywhere"!
A chance to learn about other cultures first hand! EF High School Exchange Year will be there looking for anyone interested in being a host family for exchange students. They match great students with the families and oversee the pairings throughout the exchange experience.
Destinations to Travel with Jen- featuring Epcot at Walt Disney World since much of that park is aptly named “World Showcase” plus VIP group tours & river cruises with Adventures by Disney. They offer intimate tours worldwide, European river cruises and expeditions to the Galápagos Islands & Antarctica.
The Kemper House Worthington has a great theme too - " Just Imagine a Dementia-free World"!
Uptown's new S.H.E. Boutique (Sassy, Hip, Empowered) on East College Ave. will be having a live red carpet fashion modeling their great fits!
Check out Arts Alley on West Main Street, featuring Uptown's art galleries - David Myers Art Studio and Gallery and Sunbear Studio and Gallery. Artists from the Arts Council of Westerville will also be displaying their work and you can find kids activities there as well, including Henna art and a balloon twister!
Espresso Air (featuring Tulip Cafe) will present TURKEY with a display of items including miniature buildings, dolls to show clothing styles and flags etc from the Turkish cultural center and a big screen tv to show promotional tourism videos of Turkey. They will also host a guitarist singing Turkish songs. Make sure to visit!
The following vendors will feature a "passport" booklet for children, visit them all for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Make sure to visit: ValEquity Real Estate, Ireland’s Bowtique, LuLaRoe, Neighbor 2 Neighbor, Atone Chiropractic, and The Harmony Agency/ Allstate
International desserts! Parries Desserts with flags from the country where the desserts originate.
Check out College Hunks Hauling Junk, their theme is "Feeding Children Everywhere"!
A chance to learn about other cultures first hand! EF High School Exchange Year will be there looking for anyone interested in being a host family for exchange students. They match great students with the families and oversee the pairings throughout the exchange experience.
Destinations to Travel with Jen- featuring Epcot at Walt Disney World since much of that park is aptly named “World Showcase” plus VIP group tours & river cruises with Adventures by Disney. They offer intimate tours worldwide, European river cruises and expeditions to the Galápagos Islands & Antarctica.
The Kemper House Worthington has a great theme too - " Just Imagine a Dementia-free World"!
Uptown's new S.H.E. Boutique (Sassy, Hip, Empowered) on East College Ave. will be having a live red carpet fashion modeling their great fits!
Check out Arts Alley on West Main Street, featuring Uptown's art galleries - David Myers Art Studio and Gallery and Sunbear Studio and Gallery. Artists from the Arts Council of Westerville will also be displaying their work and you can find kids activities there as well, including Henna art and a balloon twister!
