Festa Italiana 2012

The 21^st annual” Festa Italiana” was held on Pioneer Courthouse Square last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I love this event! It’s all about music, food, friends and family. Several local Italian restaurants offered Italian food, wine and beer. All three days featured non-stop entertainment and dancing. On Friday, there was a grape stomp competition and pizza toss. There were several events for children, a big raffle and vendor booths! To purchase food and beverages you have to exchange dollars for Soldis. If you miss-calculate the exchange rate, you have to bring the remaining Soldis back next year. I have few Soldls left over for next year, and I can’t wait to spend them!

2012 Noon Tunes Conserts

For the 22nd year in a row, Pioneer Courthouse Square hosted the ever popular Noon Tunes Concert Series, entertaining crowds of thousands each Tuesday and Thursday from July 10 through August 16 from Noon-1:00pm. The Noon Tunes Concert Series showcased some of the best in regional and local musical talent. Radio station KINK sponsored the events, and coordinated the talent. Tables and additional food vendors were added to accommodate the “lunch bunch.” Justin Jude took the stage on Thursday, August 16, and wrapped up the 2012 series. Here’s a complete list of the groups that appeared in this year’s “Noon Tunes” series of concerts. Click on the links belows to sample thier music on You Tube.
July 10 - Fast Rattler
July 12 - Brownish Black
July 17 - Parson Red Heads
July 19 - Freewill Band
July 24 - Justin Klump
July 26 - 3 Leg Torso
July 31 - Kory Quinn
August 2 - Boogie Bone
August 7 - Bradley Wik
August 9 - Billy D and the Hoodoos
August 14 - Eric John Kaiser
August 16 - Justin Jude