venangago-go: March 29, 2009 – The Oil Region Music Fest date has been set!

You heard it here first! The Oil Region Indie Music Fest has been scheduled for Saturday, June 13 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Seneca Street and in Pipeline Alley, Oil City in conjunction with the first Northside Business Association Summer Saturday Street Fair, and Open Studios in the National Transit Art Center.

More info to come.

You can check out my coverage of last year’s festival here and here.

Kronmiller Creative Portraiture has a new blog and is offering a new workshop:

October 2009 - The Colors of fall, 3-Day Nature photography workshop: This is your chance to get away for a fun 3-day workshop. Photograph great colorful vistas as well as old country charms including old churches, barns, and more. Come learn the techniques of fall nature photography with one of the areas nationally known photographers. Location: Buck Valley Ranch, a year round resort, and will run October 15^th thru the 18^th, 2009. (Arrive Thursday afternoon and leave Sunday after breakfast.) This class is open to all levels, and will cover both the basics, as well as advanced techniques. Come be invigorated with the cool air, and incredible colors Pennsylvania has to offer! Sorry, but class size is limited to give students more one on one instruction. Call to get more information on this great 3-day event! Cost: ONLY $570.30 – Includes, 3 nights lodging, meals, and lots of one on one photographic instruction and daily critiques! Hot tub available for those needing some down time from a full days shooting!! Horseback riding is also available for those wishing at a cost of $50.00 per 1 ½ hour ride. SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 6 TO SIGN UP!

To register or if you have any questions on them, please call (814) 673-0900

The Erie Seawolves are looking for fans to perform at Jerry Uht Park this season. If you, your children or friends are a part of a group that dances, does karate, plays in a band or has any unique talent the SeaWolves want you to perform at the ballpark this season.

The 'Wolves are booking performing acts for all 71 home games and the best part of the deal is all performers get into that game for FREE!

There are also discounts for all friends and family members of the performers.

To book your performance for the 2008 season, contact the SeaWolves at 814-456-1300

John Updike's Pennsylvania

Did you know the Independent Mountain Men of Pennsylvania’s HQ is in Emlenton? Now you do.

Bill Campbell of Cambridge Spring’s Campbell Pottery has developed a new way for people to cherish his art. His creations now include one-of-a-kind cremation urns.

Indie Craft Shows is a directory of independently-run craft shows featuring handmade goods.

Free and Legal Downloads:

Eagle Records Live at Montreux 2009 Sampler [Explicit]