Discovery Center Holds Annual Book Fest This Weekend
Fun and activities for kids this weekend at the Discovery Center’s Book Fest Event.
Looking for something to do with the kids or grandkids this weekend, the Discovery Center at Ross Park is having their annual Book Fest event this Saturday June 12
th beginning at 10:15am.
Admission is free to anyone who show a valid library card.
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The event begins with the unveiling of the new makeover of Blossom the Bull courtesy of local artist Ann Marie Pellegrino.
The 4 county Library system will have staff on location to assist those wishing to sign up for a library card, and local actor and story teller Bill Gorman, the Discovery Centers Matador will be on hand to read the story of Ferdinand.
Back in April, the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier began a search for artists to give the famous Blossom , a makeover. And many artists responded with the opportunity to be the one to create an exciting makeover, thanks to a grant provided by the United Cultural Fund, which would make possible, a 1000 dollar paid opportunity.
The chosen artist would even have the paint provided to them. A great opportunity for a local artist for sure. Entry deadline was in late April, and dozens of artists applied with their version of what Blossom s makeover might look like.
The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier then put all the entries on display in their lobby for public voting for their favorites, followed by online voting. Then a panel of judges made the final decision from the top 11 entries voted on.
Remember that big bull on top of the former Vestal Steakhouse restaurant on the Vestal Parkway in Vestal? Well as you know, the restaurant is long gone and
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