Gloucester's FIRST EVER... POCAHONTAS FAMILY FESTIVAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 2-3RD MAIN STREET CENTER (Gloucester Library Parking area) GLOUCESTER, VA IT'S FUN. IT'S NEW. AND IT'S FREE!! FOR 2007 Kid Friendly Festival takes place Rain or Shine! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: SATURDAY
10AM Pocahontas Family Festival Opens
Living Indian Village opens (one day only) - Interactive exhibits
Children’s “Summer Reading Program 2007” kicks off at Gloucester Library with Winganusk book signing by local author, Janet Galagher
John Smith Boat on display
11AM Mural Unveiling Ceremony: Features VIP’s, Dan Roberts as Key Note Speaker from “A Moment In Time”, 4th Grade Bethel Elementary Choir, Flute Frenzy, and Indian dancers
NOON On-Site registration opens for Chalk Fest (*Nominal artist fee of $10 per square)
1PM Chalk Fest 2007 opens: Theme - “Pocahontas, A Virginia Princess”
SUNDAY
10AM Chalk Fest continues: Master artist, Michael Kirby and others will be finishing their “Pocahontas Chalk Art” throughout the day.
John Smith Boat on display
1PM Summer Reading Program 2007 activities continue with appearance by “London Gentleman” Bill Blair @ Gloucester Library
3PM Chalk Fest judging begins
5PM Chalk Fest 2007 prizes awarded
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MURAL UNVEILING: Ø Join us at 11AM for the unveiling of the giant mural: “The Life & Legend of Pocahontas”. The mural is approximately 3,000 square feet, measuring 20’ tall and 150’ long. Ø About the Artist: Michael Kirby- Baltimore Native-His murals and “sidewalk masterpieces” have appeared around the world, from the walls of Rome and Milan, in Italy, to the streets of Mazatlan, Mexico, and Wausau, Wisconsin. Ø About the Mural: The mural has been being worked on for months, secretly behind the big blue tarp. It will be unveiled in a special ceremony on June 2nd, @ 11AM. The mural carries the viewer from left to right through a symbolic day in history. It illustrates the life-journey that Pocahontas took, from revered princess and daughter of Indian Chief Powhatan, to wife and legend, as she bridged two cultures, Powhatan and English.
CHALK FEST 2007: Theme - “Pocahontas , A Virginia Princess”
Ø Let’s decorate Main Street Center by painting a “piece of history”! Begins @ 1PM. On site registration is at NOON but pre-registration is recommended and can be done through the Gloucester Main Street Association Office @ 695-0700. Minimal $10 participant fee per square. Ø What is Chalk Fest? Chalk Fest 2007 will give the opportunity for children, teens and adults to create their personal work of art related to Pocahontas in chalk on the pavement at Main Street Center (Gloucester Library Parking Area). You may choose from a 3x3, 3x6, or 6x10. More than one person is permitted to work in the square. Age Categories: 5-8 yrs., 9-12 yrs., 13-16 yrs., and 17+. All materials provided-(bring gloves or knee pads is desired) Ø Master Kirby’s Pocahontas Masterpiece: Master Artist Michael Kirby, mural painter and street artist, whose “ephemeral murals got him entered into the “Guinness Book of World Records” in 2004, will complete his 12’x12’ commissioned original work of art featuring Pocahontas on a nearby shore. Ø Prizes: Main Street Gift Certificates will be given as prizes to first thru third place in each age division as above!
Pocahontas Living Indian Village John Smith’s Boat “Explorer”
Ø Beginning @ 10AM on Saturday, June 2nd-your family can step back in time to 1607 and see what it was like to live as Pocahontas and her ancestors did. The dramatic outdoor village features authentic interactive exhibits by Shirley Little Dove Custalow-McGowan, of the Mattaponi Tribe. Come and see how a canoe is made, cooking demonstrations and view hunting and fishing encampments as well as the living quarters in a Longhouse. This village, without a doubt, is a historical treat for the whole family! (SATURDAY ONLY) Ø Visit the replica of John Smith’s shallop (boat), “Explorer” as authenticated by the Deltaville Maritime Museum in its full size! Costumed interpreters will discuss John Smith’s exploration through the James River and Gloucester County waters. (BOTH DAYS)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 695-0700
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