4th Annual Norristown Arts Hill Festival: May 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norristown Arts Council to Hold 4th Annual Norristown Arts Hill Festival for the Greater Norristown Region.

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (May 4, 2013) Norristown Arts Council presents the 4th Annual Norristown Arts Hill Festival to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm, celebrating the 4-year anniversary of Norristown Arts Hill¸ Norristown’s steadily developing Arts and Culture District based at the corners of Main and DeKalb Streets.

The Norristown Arts Council is proud to showcase the beautifully developing downtown Norristown area, to provide entertainment for the greater Norristown Region, and to aid in the revitalization of downtown Norristown through the presentation of a family-friendly day of diversity. Regionally and nationally acclaimed performers will include local theatre groups, dance companies, and church choirs; jazz, rock, folk, and children’s musicians; magicians, and spoken word artists. The Festival is provided free of charge and is populated by an array of participating vendors of fine arts, performance-related businesses, cultural delicacies, favorite foods, and local/regional services. The 2013 Festival will feature Kids’ Corner – A family-friendly, child-friendly performance, vending and activity area located in the 200 block of DeKalb Street! Bring the kids out early for special performances and activities between 10am and 12pm!

“In this 4th year of the Norristown Arts Hill Festival, we are proud to see community members looking forward to this new tradition in Norristown. New artists and vendors have eagerly come on-board from outside of the community to take part in this festive event that is so vital to reestablishing Norristown as a destination. The Norristown Arts Hill Festival promises a public display of richness in diversity, people, talent and culture for the entire region to enjoy,” said Richard W. Rogers, Jr., President of the Norristown Arts Council.

A show of support has aided in production of this year’s celebration in the form of grants and sponsorship from friends in the community such as, The Times Herald, PECO, TD Bank, Seasons 52 Restaurant, Elmwood Park Zoo and the Municipality of Norristown. Financial support has also come from local businesses and patrons of the Arts through advertising and sponsorship. In honor of the many contributing partners, a cocktail Reception on the Hill will be held on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30 to 8:00 at The Elmwood Park Zoo featuring a buffet, cash bar and live entertainment. For tickets to the reception, visit www.norristownartshill.org. The Arts are Alive in Norristown!

Contact: Richard W. Rogers, Jr. - President
Telephone: 610-955-2830
president@norristownartshill.org
http://www.norristownartshill.org

Norristown Arts Council
208 DeKalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401
Voice: 484-961-0884

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