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Festival of the Arts to Celebrate 18th Anniversary; More than 30,000 Expected at July Event

Westlake -- The St. John Medical Center’s (SJMC) 2010 Festival of the Arts weekend will bring more than 200 fine artists and craft persons from across the country to the Westlake hospital’s campus.

Celebrating its 18th year, the Festival is scheduled the weekend of July 9 – 11, with hours of 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  With up to 30,000 people expected over the three-day Festival, organizers have ensured that ample parking will be available adjacent to the event.  In addition, a free shuttle bus will be available on Saturday to drop off and pick up Festival goers at the Church on the Rise, located directly across from the hospital on Crocker Road.

“In response to the great crowds, we have extended the Festival’s Friday hours to 3 to 9 p.m.,” says Cliff Coker, SJMC President. "It's amazing how the event has grown over the years.”

As in the past, admission to the Festival is free with a $3 parking fee. Visitors also are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to bins located at the Festival’s entrances to be donated to local food banks.

Situated along a one-half-mile walking track, a diverse representation of mixed media will include jewelry, wearable art, stained glass, basketry, ceramics, watercolors, oils, photography and more. The Festival of the Arts is a juried show and prize money is awarded to winners in several categories.

The 2010 Festival of the Arts also will feature live musical entertainment daily, food court and family fun.  In addition, St. John Medical Center’s Community Outreach program will offer free health screenings from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The free screenings will include blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.

New this year will be live entertainment under a large tent featuring the musical group Soul’d OUT from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.  Soul’d OUT is an eight-piece musical ensemble specializing in the great dance music of the 60s, 70s and 80s. They will perform a mixture of R&B, Motown and Top 40 hits. Founded in 2002, the band has wowed audiences from Pittsburgh to Chicago, and throughout the Midwest. (Information on the band can be found at www.allsouldoutband.com.) The concert is free, and a cash bar (beer and wine only) will be available.

“Concert attendees can dance the night away or just sit back and enjoy the music with family and friends,” says Coker.  Net proceeds from the Friday evening event will benefit the Medical Center’s Community Outreach and Wellness Ministry programs.

Also new this year will be the participation of Radio Disney on Saturday and Sunday. (Check the weekend list of activities for Radio Disney times.)

Attendees feeling lucky can take a chance on the WDOK Fifth Third Bank Mega Money Machine on Saturday and Sunday.  Everyone is a guaranteed winner and someone could win the grand prize of $102,000.

The Life Share Community Blood Services also will be at the Festival for those wishing to donate blood.

"As a Catholic Hospital, we have made it a tradition to offer a public Outdoor Mass at the Festival,” says Coker. "Several hundred area residents attended the Mass last year."  This year’s mass will be at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 11.

"The St. John Medical Center campus is the perfect location to host this type of venue," says Coker of the Festival. "The event would not be possible without the tremendous support received by our sponsors, the community-at-large and the wonderful artists.  We thank all of them for their ongoing support."

The Festival of the Arts is easily accessible via two major highways (I-90 and I-480). St. John Medical Center is located at 29000 Center Ridge Road in Westlake (20 minutes west of downtown Cleveland). Directions to the Festival, as well as additional information, can be found at www.stjohnmedicalcenter.net.

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