PA Governor Rendell to Present 2006 Governor's Awards for the Arts

PA Governor Rendell to Present 2006 Governor's Awards for the Arts

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will present the 2006 Governor's Awards for the Arts at 6:45 p.m., June 20, at The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre.

Awards will be presented to master artist Nelson Shanks of Bucks County and Tony Award-winning film and theatrical designer Santo Loquasto, a native of Wilkes-Barre. Gospel legends The Dixie Hummingbirds of Philadelphia, Marlene O. "Linny" Fowler of Bethlehem, Dr. Vernell A. Lillie of Pittsburgh and the Bradford County Regional Arts Council will also be receiving awards. [Note: Sayre Area School District will also be recognized for its ongoing commitment to arts in education in its work with residency artists].

EVENT: Governor Rendell to present 2006 Governor's Awards for the
Arts

DATE: Tuesday, June 20

TIME: 6:45 p.m.

LOCATION: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
71 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.governor.state.pa.us/.

CONTACT: Kristianna Smith
717-783-1116

Heather Doughty, PCA
(717) 787-6883 ext. 3039

PRNewswire -- June 19

Source: Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

Web site: http://www.governor.state.pa.us/

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