Children's Activities Featured at Appel Farm NJ Music and Arts Festival

April 11, 2008 - PRLog -- The 20th Annual Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival,(http://www.appelfarm.org) presented by Comcast and scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2008 (11:30am-8:00pm) in the scenic farmland of southern New Jersey, will feature a special Children’s Village of storytelling, juggling, comedy and arts and crafts activities that will delight the younger set. Target is proud to continue its sponsorship of the Children’s Village for the 8th consecutive year, part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week.

   “At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Appel Farm Arts and Music Center as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”

Featured performers include the beloved Tuckers Tales Puppet Theatre, storyteller Ken Kaplan and juggler, magician and comedian Al Angello. Arts and crafts activities will spark children’s creativity and add to the enjoyment of a delightful day in the country. Mural painting and creating fans, hats, jewelry pins and clothespin creatures are just some of the activities planned for the afternoon. From 12noon-4pm, the Children’s Village will be open to children of all ages. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge to the Festival, and there is no additional fee to participate in the Children’s Village.

The Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival will feature Grammy Award-winners Marc Cohn and They Might be Giants heading a stellar lineup performing on two outdoor stages that includes acclaimed singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega, New Jersey-bred rock group The Smithereens, folk musician Lucy Kaplansky, Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis, folk trio Red Molly and the acoustic-cello rock group Alfred James Band.  Audiences will be mesmerized by emerging pianist/singer/songwriter Vienna Teng, energized by the young rocker Matt Duke, enchanted by violin-vocal phenomenon Christina Courtin and inspired by the jazz-infused socially conscious songs of Nicole Reynolds.

To help celebrate 20 years of bringing exceptional music and artists to southern New Jersey, Appel Farm will be offering free admission on the day of the Festival to:
•   All concert-goers who are 20 years-old (valid photo ID required)
•   Patrons who are celebrating a 20th wedding anniversary on June 7
    (marriage license required)
A special drawing will be held for those celebrating their 20th birthday or wedding anniversary on June 7th and prizes will be announced from the stage.

Ticket prices:
$35 (adult), $30 (students, seniors and members of the armed services) through May 30.
$40 (adult), $35 (students, seniors and members of the armed services) May 31-June 6.
$45 (adult), $40 (students, seniors and members of the armed services) June 7
Children 12 and under are always admitted free of charge.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at http://www.appelfarm.org or http://www.ComcastTix.com, or by calling ComcastTix at (800) 298-4200. Patrons with hearing or speech disabilities may call TRS (800) 852-7899 or dial 711, and the Festival is accessible to patrons with disabilities. Individuals requiring assistance should contact the venue at (856) 358-2472 by May 30th.

Location:
The Saturday, June 7, 2008 Arts and Music Festival will be held 11:30am-8:00pm at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, located at 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ- 40 minutes from Philadelphia and Wilmington, and 2½ hours from New York City.  For further information about the Festival visit www.appelfarm.org.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and also supported in part through a grant from the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission.  Presenting sponsor is Comcast.  Additional sponsors include Target Stores, Commerce Bank, Taylor Guitars and WXPN 88.5FM.