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2018

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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

KIPONAKIPONA WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SPECIAL THANKS TO:Director of Special Events – Megan Roby

Marketing & Events Assistant – Cortney Ranck-Cameron

Title Sponsor – Visit Hershey Harrisburg

Marketing Sponsor – ExploreHBG Festival of India – Nivrutti Kendre

Native American Pow Wow – Michelle Fry

Outdoor Movie – Midtown Cinema Biergarten – Zeroday Brewing Company and The Millworks Market Street Stage – Klock Entertainment Kunkle Plaza Stage – Spirit Sound & Light

Children’s Theatre – Gamut Theatre & Harrisburg Improv

Wirewalkers – Mystery Circus Arts Fireworks – ZY Pyrotechnics Canoe Races – Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg Crab Cake Eating Contest – Sherri’s Crab Cakes Zombie Virus Mobile Escape Room – Harrisburg Escape Rooms

Doggie Rest Stop – Humane Society of Harrisburg & Keystone K-9 Acoustic Music – Alex Allegra & Keith Goldstein

Rubber Duck Race – Jessica Moyer

Harrisburg Free Kick Street Soccer – JT Dorsey Foundation

Basketball Tournament & Skills Contests – Educating Athletes Together

Canvas Painting – Paint & Create

EVENT RULES• NO bicycles, skateboards or audio equipment

• Free bicycle parking and stroller wheel check available by Recycle Bicycle

• NO unauthorized audio/video recordings of performances

• NO glass bottles

• NO reserving or holding of chairs or tables

• NO SMOKING in any tented area

• Do NOT climb on any stage or staging area

• Defacing or destroying anything in the festival area will result in immediate prosecution

• If you are NOT an invited food vendor, non-food products or services, do NOT set up in or within 500 ft. from the festival area.

• No person shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or organize any assembly of persons or make any public speeches, or distribute literature, whether or not for sale, in or within 500 ft. of the festival area unless a permit has been obtained from the Director and can be produced upon inquiry.

Welcome to KiponaWe are honored to welcome you to the 102nd Celebration of Kipona, where Riverfront Park and City Island come alive with festivities for all ages and interests. The 2018 Kipona celebration will feature new attractions including an illuminated tight-wire walk above the Susquehanna River, Zombie Virus Mobile Escape Room and an outdoor movie.

The 102nd celebration of Kipona is a celebration of the rich cultural history that has shaped Central Pennsylvania’s traditional end-of-summer event. The Native American Pow Wow, children’s festival, two live music stages, Festival of India, Artist Village, fireworks and more festival favorites will be a featured part of the 2018 Kipona festival.

This year, we invite you to re-discover our beautiful city and explore the many attractions Harrisburg has to offer. From our award-winning restaurants to one-of-a-kind shops, museums and outdoor attractions, Harrisburg is a thriving city with a small-town feel. Be sure to check out Explorehbg.com to help plan your Labor Day weekend along the sparkling waters of the Susquehanna. Welcome and Enjoy!

Sincerely,

ERIC PAPENFUSEMAYOR, CITY OF HARRISBURG

EVENT AGENDA EVENT AGENDA

FlutistEli ThomasMotorcycle Parade Arrival Aztec DancingGrand EntryLowery Begay Hoop Dance Candy DanceWild Band Dance GroupIroquois Social Dancing Intertribal Drumming & Dancing Aztec Fire Dance Retire Colors

POW WOW10 a.m. 11 a.m.

12 p.m., 5:15 p.m.1 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:15 p.m.3:45 p.m.4:15 p.m.

Dusk

MONDAY

10 a.m. 11 a.m.

12 p.m.1 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.3:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m.4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m.6 p.m.7 p.m. Dusk

SUNDAY

10 a.m. 11 a.m.12 p.m.12:15 p.m.1 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m.3:45 p.m.4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.6 p.m.8:15 p.m. Dusk

SATURDAY

CHILDREN'S FESTIVALRichie Olivera FlutistUS Coast Guard Auxillary Water Safety Program Popcorn Hat Players Tales from Ancient GreeceHarrisburg Improv Back to School Storytime - “A Cat Named Mouse” by Patti Tingen and “Kareemah and the Black Mermaids” by Julia MalloryPopcorn Hat Players Theatre EducationTha’ Maniacz Dance GroupMagician Eddy Ray

11 a.m. (Sunday & Monday)11 - 11:30 a.m. (Saturday)12 p.m. & 4 p.m.1 p.m.2 p.m.

4:30 p.m. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

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MArket St. Stage

ACOUSTIC MUSIC TENT

Amy AndrewsBen Brandt TrioVery AmericansSuzi BrownJosh Kresky Duo

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Modern BlueBlue Collar SpecialTwindowsNorthsideColt Wilbur Band

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11 a.m. - 12 p.m.12:15 - 1:30 p.m.2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 4 - 5:30 p.m.6:30 - 8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.12:30 - 2 p.m.2:30 - 4 p.m.4:30 - 5:30 p.m.6:30 - 8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.12:30 - 2 p.m.2:30 - 4 p.m.4:30 - 5:30 p.m.6:30 - 8 p.m.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.12:30 - 2 p.m.2:30 - 3:30 p.m.4 - 5 p.m.5:30 - 7 p.m.

Soul R SystemPale Barn GhostsKJO’s Two-Beat DamesRiley RagerJustin Angelo Band

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Doggie Rest Stop | Riverfront Park

Dick Reese Kipona Canoe Races | Riverfront Park

Leash Walking Training | Doggie Rest Stop

Canvas Painting with Paint & Create | City Island

Harrisburg Free Kick Street Soccer | Riverfront Park

Potty & Crate Training | Doggie Rest Stop

Biergarten | Riverfront Park

Sherri’s Crab Cake - Crab Cake Eating Contest | Market Street Stage

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12 - 8 p.m.

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Festival of India | City Island

Doggie Rest Stop | Riverfront Park

Zombie Virus Escape Room Bus | Riverfront Park

3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament & Skills Contest | Riverfront Park

Biergarten | Riverfront Park

Illuminated Wirewalkers Riverwalk | Riverfront Park

Outdoor Movie featuring Disney’s “Coco” | Riverfront Park

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Doggie Rest Stop | Riverfront Park

Zombie Virus Escape Room Bus | Riverfront Park

3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament & Skills Contest | Riverfront Park

Biergarten | Riverfront Park

Rubber Duck Race benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | Riverfront Park

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KUNKLE PLAZA STAGE

Alex AllegraKeith Goldstein

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.3 - 6 p.m.

WirewalkersRiverwalk 12 p.m., 2 p.m.,

4 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.

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12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Second Time ThruBack2LifeZodiac JackAdrian BlitzerThat Band

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.12:15 - 1:45 p.m.3 - 4 p.m.4:15 - 5:30 p.m.5:45 - 7 p.m.

Cody WiltTuck RyanCrystal HazeStrangest HeartsNearly York

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.12:30 - 1:45 p.m.2:30 - 4 p.m.4:15 - 5:30 p.m.6 - 8 p.m.

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Amy AndrewsMonday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Amy Andrews is an award-winning, tree-hugging, ever-traveling, modern day torch-singer, known for brilliant performances, stunning vocals and unassuming wit, charm and candor on stage. Amy has played music halls, bars, opera houses, living rooms, sanctuaries and theatres all across North America, with festivals from Florida’s 30A Songwriters Festival to Alaska’s Folk Fest, and will be heading overseas for her first UK tour in fall 2018. Amy’s voice is one you want to experience live.

Ben Brandt TrioMonday: 12:30 - 2 p.m.Ben Brandt Trio draws their inspiration from the likes of Government Mule, Robben Ford, Warren Haynes and the like. This Harrisburg-based group blends the sounds of soul, funk, blues and rock to create their signature sound.

Blue Collar SpecialSaturday: 12:30 - 2 p.m.Daniel James and the Blue Collar Special, made up of area musicians and three brothers, boasts sound reminiscent of the early days of alt-country and Americana.

Colt Wilbur BandSaturday: 6:30 - 8 p.m.The Colt Wilbur Band is a Central PA based group with red dirt country soul. They stand for country music that conveys a story, grit and the truth.

Josh Kresky DuoMonday: 5:30 - 7 p.m.Acoustic pop rock featuring both original music and classic cover songs.

Justin Angelo BandSunday: 6:30 - 8 p.m.Justin Angelo Band is a four piece collective comprising of solid singer songwriter tunes, embellished by jazz and blues flair, that crosses multiple

genres into something completely new. The bands members comprise of Dustin Love, a former Berklee student on the drums, Brendan-Joyce Stengle of the nonprofit Music for Everyone, Aaron Trasatt of the American Music Theatre on B3 & keys and Justin Angelo as the lead vocal and rhythm guitarist.

KJO’s Two-Beat DamesSunday: 2:30 - 4 p.m.The Keating Jazz Orchestra was founded by sister and brother Kayla and Martin Keating, IV. KJO consists of rhythm section, horn section, singers and dancers! For your entertainment today at Kipona, KJO’S Two-Beat Dames will be performing music from the 1920’s and Dixieland! They have played all over the Central PA area. We hope you have a hotsy-totsy time!

Modern BlueSaturday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Something special happens when the right sound crosses your ears. A memory from your teen years, a special event, or just YOUR JAM! Modern Blue focuses on just that, taking classic and current music and crossing them over into new feels and eras to ELEVATE YOUR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE. Spend your evenings listening to the champaign styled sounds of Modern Blue and a venue near you.

Northside Saturday: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.The Northside will play anything with a groove, from the 60’s until today. They drew inspiration from Motown, Soul, Jazz, Rock and Funk to write fresh but familiar music.

Pale Barn GhostsSunday: 12:30 - 2 p.m.Pale Barn Ghosts follow none of the rules of the acoustic genres. They have the aesthetics of blues and jam music, following none of the formulas. 8 years of performing nothing but original music in a music scene that has, in the past, demanded covers. A fact, and a band, that speaks for itself.

Riley Rager Sunday: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Performing since the age of 9, Riley gets his inspiration from beach rock, classic rock and acoustic rock. His performance today will consist of original surf rock with some other rock covers.

Soul R System Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.In their 12th year as a band, Soul R System are veterans, all at the ripe age of 21 years old! The multi-instrumental trio of singers started when they were 9 years old. Enjoy watching the guys sing lead, harmony, move around on guitars, bass, keyboards and drums. Classic rock, new stuff and some surprises to come!

Suzi Brown Monday: 4 - 5 p.m.Suzi Brown is a singer/songwriter based out of Harrisburg, PA. She creates unique melodies with real time looping and two-handed tapping. Along with her thoughtful lyrics, her mastery of the guitar captures audiences of all backgrounds.

Twindows Saturday: 2:30 - 4 p.m. The Twindows are an alternative punk rock band from Harrisburg, PA formed in 2015. They are composed of guitarist/vocalist Valerie LaCerra (Key of V), guitarist Caleb Banas (Ten Cent Days, Shattered Beneath the Shade), drummer David Felicio, and bassist Kyle Anderson (Ten Cent Days). While The Twindows cross genres even within songs, their influences include Nirvana, Pixies, Breeders, early Radiohead, Bad Religion, and NOFX.

Very AmericansMonday: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Very Americans is an indie rock band from Harrisburg, PA with Eulogy Records. The band contains ex members of The Commercials, Ten Spoke Indies, and Junction.

Adrian BlitzerMonday: 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.Since 1999, Adrian Blitzer has been on the local and regional scene, bringing their own special style and energy. Playing pop, party rock, hip hop and hard rock, they are sure to please.

Back2LifeMonday: 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.Solo acoustic guitar and vocals performing classic rock and pop hits from the 60’s up until todays newest artists. All covers...All hit songs! Very diverse song selection. Something for everyone. 

Cody WiltSunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Cody Wilt is an emerging artist from Southcentral PA. As he discovered the artists that would eventually shape his own musical stylings, the lines between genres began to disappear. Sabbath and Zeppelin blended with Doc and Patsy. In the struggle to choose sides in the persistant clash between honky-tonk and rock’n’roll, he found a way to take stake in both corners. As Cody continues to establish his own brand of performance and storytelling, he is developing a regional base throughout the Northeast and South of the Mason-Dixon. Check the schedules on this webpage for a show near you.

Crystal HazeSunday: 2:30 - 4 p.m.Crystal Haze performs a variety of music from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Enjoy a trip back in time when artists sang about peace, love, cars and girls.

D-BOSaturday: 6:30 - 8 p.m.We are Central PA’s #1 Ranked Musical Act (ReverbNation) and we also do weddings, private events, and corporate events. Our live show

typically consists of original music and covers from well known artists in the genres of R&B/Soul, Pop, Rock, Funk, Blues, Reggae, and even Country! We’ve been booked everywhere from Hard Rock Café Baltimore, Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles), and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, to Sawyers, Joe K’s, River City Blues, Champions, Kipona, JazzFest, and Artsfest!

Matt TarkaSaturday: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Have you ever had a moment where you realized you were late to the party, that you’ve spent too much energy on trying to please the wrong people, or you’ve been deceived by people closest to you? If the answer is yes, then the rock-inflected folk music of Matt Tarka will speak directly to you. Weaving isolated moments of heartbreak and rejection into his songs, he continues the tradition of artists such as Tom Petty, Wilco and Carole King.

Rivertowne ReviewSaturday: 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.Rivertowne Review plays songs you will love to remember, from Stevie Nicks to Stevie Wonder. We will have you singing along or dancing. We have the variety you love!

Nearly YorkSaturday: 4 - 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 6 - 8 p.m.Nearly York is an Alternative Pop Band from Lancaster, PA. Nearly York bring guitar, piano and synth driven original music with catchy pop melodies. They entertain any crowd not only with your favorite classic hits, but with their own unique sound as well.

Second Time Thru Monday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Second Time Thru delivers a unique classic rock experience. Playing timeless music from over 60 of the all-time great artists, as well as numerous catchy songs of their own, the band has something for everyone. With an arrangement of two acoustic

guitars, electric bass, and electronic drums which accompany rich, four part harmonies and multiple lead singers, Second Time Thru provides an easy-on-the-ears, entertaining experience that will bring back some your fondest musical memories.

Strangest HeartsSunday: 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.Anne Spangle - Original Singer/Songwriter. When she’s not out performing solo acoustic shows, she fronts the classic Americana Rock band, Strangest Hearts, based out of Harrisburg, PA.

That BandMonday: 5:45 - 7 p.m.That Band brings the dance party to you! Adele, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, B-52’s, Michael Jackson, KC & the Sunshine Band, and more! That Band has been referred to as a “party machine.” The energy is undeniable. The music is infectious!

Trent YatksySaturday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Trent Yatsky is a young folk-rock artist from Mechanicsburg. A student of John Catalano, he has been playing classical guitar since he was nine years old. Trent’s musical style is influenced by a variety of artists such as Mumford & Sons and Ed Sheeran.

Tuck RyanSunday: 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.Tuck Ryan’s sounds can best be described as Mountain Soul. His Jazz infected vocals and Neo-Soul piano playing are backed by a tight rhythm section that is influenced by the founding fathers of Americana and soul.

Zodiac JackMonday: 3 - 4 p.m.Zodiac Jack is strictly an acoustic duo, with harmonies and leads on almost every song. With a strong love of country music, classic rock and 90’s, it’s a change of pace for most. Lastly, NO, we don’t play freebird.

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