Now in its twelfth year, the West Reading Art on the Avenue family festival is the community’s premiere special event.  This year the event is scheduled for Saturday, June 17^th 10AM-7PM.  The day long event will feature artists and crafters from the region exhibiting their wares along the sidewalks of Penn Avenue.  In addition, Penn Avenue business owners participate with sidewalk displays and activities as well as “event specials” inside the shops.  The West Reading Main Street Foundation coordinates and produces the event and schedules entertainment and festival foods and beverages. 

About Face - Face Painting
Face Painting.  Princess Crowns for Sale.

Artwork by Becky Stiles
Framed and matted colored pencil originals and prints.

Sara Baker Handmade Stoneware
Jewelry made from stoneware clay.  Earrings, Pendants and pins in earth tones and bright colors.

Berks Arts Council - Berks Jazz Fest
Join us for live music. 

Susan Biebuyck
Pastel drawings, watercolor and acrylic paintings. 

Michele H. Bodanza
Silver and bead jewelry.

Shawn Button
T-Shirt design, oil painting and note cards.

CYM Studios
Handcrafted jewelry made from silver, copper, brass and semi-precious stones.  Pendants made with beads, sterling and glass.  

Country Craftsman
Paintings of covered bridges and historical stone structures.  Originals, prints and notepapers.

Designs by Denise Kurtz
Handmade jewelry in semi-precious stones, sterling silver, seed beads and swarovski crystals.

Gerrie Erickson
Porcelain Dolls, lace draped and painted by hand.

Eyecatchers by Diane Kerns
One-of-a-kind fashion jewelry.

Fairytales and Magic
Cards and prints of original paintings. Handcrafted items. On spot painting demonstrations.

James Graham
Calligraphy work, portraits, samples of mural paintings, religious paintings and pet portraits.

Kathy Grim
Photography.

Annie Harlin Artisan
and Tom Davis Water Colors
Hand hooked rugs and water colors.

Roy Hershey Pottery
Functional and decorative pottery.

Rich Houck
Displaying paintings and prints. 

Institute of the Arts in Wyomissing
Hands on crafts for children - build a musical instrument.  Fun for all ages!

The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc.
Join us for a spin with the Wheel of Good Fortune!  Learn about The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc.'s, community programs and make a donation to a worthy cause!  Volunteering makes you smile - it is contagious!  Visit our booth to find out more information on how to make a difference in your community - join the League!

Sandra Kaye - Artist
Fused glass functional art such as: cheese trays, spoon rests, coasters, plates, platters and wind chimes.   

Krenitsky Glassworks
Hand-blown glass, functional vessels and decorative sculptures consisting of transparent colors and various textures, highlighting the optical qualities of glass.

Robbie Matthews
Glass pins, beaded watches, painted handbags and tables, hand-painted leather pillows. 

Bob Natalini
Insect and butterfly artworks and jewelry.  Handmade silk scarves and Thai imports. 

Greg Nelson
Wood turning and wood works.

Noah's Ark Animal Work Shop
Unstuffed animals, literature on the Noah's Art business. Kids and adults will be able to stuff animals on-site.

Marilyn R. Pounder
Jewelry.

Nicolina Designs
Handcrafted designer jewelry using Swarovski crystals, Bali sterling silver, Venetian beads and other quality components. Jewelry making demonstrations.

Psychic Readings by Erica
Psychic readings, tarot cards, crystal readings.

Princess Creations
Hand assembled animal bracelets, anklets and pendants. Hand stamped brass and pewter animal earrings. We size and fit on the spot.

Que Bella Visions
Original pastels. Framed multimedia prints. Note card stock.

Heidi E. Reuter Photography
Photography.

Tim Riegel - Artist
Realistic landscape and wildlife paintings.  Science fiction illustrations. 

Rise's Redware
Garden redware and glazed flower pots.

Silver and Bead Connection
Silver pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings and pins made from silver, precious metal, clay, polymer clay, dichroic glass and ceramic by Judy K. Martin.

Simply Divine
Unique baked goods and handcrafted cards and mini hand painted pictures.

Splinters Concepts
Handmade wooden drawers, shelves, cabinets and more.  Hand-sewn potholders, eyeglass cases and tea cozies.

Steve G Photo
Outdoor wildlife and scenic scenes in color or black and white by photographer Steve Garber. 

Peter Stolvoort
Paintings showing water flow, transitions and reflections.   

Sunyata Design
Handmade sacred jewelry including prayer beads, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. High quality gemstones, sterling silver and gold.

Daryl Szajek
Abstract nature.  Colorist. 

Helen Tegler
Hand-blown glass and sculpture. Colorful gifts including paperweights, ornaments, tumblers and more. Information on classes at the Goggleworks Center for the Arts.

Dane Tilghman Artworks
Paintings and prints.

Try Designs
Custom painted decorative furniture and
relief wall art.

Unique Mosaics
Mosaic bowls, boxes, vases and picture frames.

Urban Studio
Original watercolor paintings of local landscapes and florals. Hand painted tables. Hand crafted vintage fabrics bags.

Main Stage (West Reading Shopping Center - 500 Block Penn Avenue) 

11:00AM - 107.5 Frank FM Broadcasting Studio Playlist with Live Commercial Breaks on-site.  Meet FRANK-FM Personalities live with Giveaway tee shirts and novelties. 

1:00PM - 2^nd Annual Event Fashion Show featuring live runway models wearing fashions from Penn Avenue West Reading Shops & Boutiques plus fashions for Doggies.  Produced by Bella Jules and Le Paw Chic.

2:00PM - Pigeon Creek Wailers (Bluegrass & Folk Band)

3:00PM - Teeth of Mammals (Indie Rock Band)

4:00PM - Balboa Condition (Rock & Roll Band)

5:00PM - Amira Lyn and Maya (Oriental Belly Dancers)

5:45PM - The Fabulous Kingpins (Rockabilly Band)

6^th Avenue Stage (6^th & Penn Avenues)

Cherry Herring Karaoke Show 11:00AM-5:00PM featuring MC Christine Cieplinski hosting scheduled performers:

1:00PM - DJ Meeshu spins records on stage.

3:00PM - Amira Lyn (Oriental Belly Dancer)

3:45PM - Cloud Party (Pop Rock Band)

4^th Avenue Stage (400 Block Penn Avenue)

Acoustic Roadshow 1:00PM-4:00PM featuring MC Butch Imhoff and a full card of performances. 

1:00PM - Opening, Butch Imhoff

1:20PM - Counted Among Rebels, Kate Chen and Joel Dobbins (Duo - Original Singer Songwriters)

2:00PM - Mike Ricco

2:30PM - John Stephens and Mike Mishazik (Original Singer Songwriters)

3:00PM - George Aletras (Original Singer Songwriter)

3:30PM - Ben Young (Original Singer Songwriter)

Look for Michelle Wasik as the Sunflower Mime strolling Penn Avenue from 1:00PM-2:00PM!

For more live entertainment see the listings below at Fire and Ice Cafe, Vertigo Music, Paisley Moon, Scrolls and Strings Violin House, Earth Rhythms, Fountainhead Books and Gifts and Donna's Emporium!

Dragonfly Studio and Gallery
398 Penn Avenue
Poi demonstrations and classes by Erica King and David Dragonfly.  

Gehris Tile
424 Penn Avenue
Special Sales.  25% off on our new line of custom mosaic mirrors.  10% off tile purchased on June 17^th.  Open 10AM-3PM.

Fire and Ice Café/PuraVita Natural Foods
448 Penn Avenue
Gelato & Sorbetto Sampling -  Gelato & Sorbetto (Italian Ice Cream) - Made on the Premises.  Smoothie Sampling - Dr Smoothie  100% Fruit Smoothies.  Organic Coffee Sampling - Green Mountain Organic Coffee.  Dan Zorichak - Regional ‘Source Naturals’ Nutritional Representative available to address questions and concerns.  Katy Scott - District Manager for Arbonne International - Pure Swiss Skin Care - Free Facials.  Earth Vision Weavers - ‘a mystical folk rock journey’ - will play from 2PM-4PM. 

Vertigo Music
449 Penn Avenue
Featuring rock poster artist Jim Altieri and painter Jesse Valentine. Artists T-bone and Aljax featuring illustrations, rock posters and design.  Music by The Pigeon Creek Wailers.

Charles Hutcheson Fine Jewelry
512 Penn Avenue
Presents the wonderful collection from Angelique de Paris Trunk Show.  Thursday, June 15th - Saturday, June 17th. 

The  Note Pourri
518 Penn Avenue
Original watercolors and aquamedia by I. Charlene Bohnert Jobe.  Cards and books with paintings by Michele Byrne "The Art of Conversation" and "The Art of Conversation Manhattan".  

Seghetti's Italian Market
522 Penn Avenue
Outdoor Bindi Cart.  Gourmet gelati and sorbet. 

The Mosaic Studio
522 Penn Avenue, Second Floor
Open studio all day.  See work in progress, including 3D animal sculptures for an upcoming show at Freyberger Gallery, Penn State as well as private commissions.  

Fleetwood Bank
525 Penn Avenue
Full Service Banking.
What you want your bank to be.

Heartfelt Hands Therapeutic Massage
530 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor
Refreshments and drawing for a free massage. 

Sweet Surprises
544 Penn Avenue
Sun, moon and everything Paris sale.  Buy 1lb. of fudge get 1/4lb. free.  Freshly made strawberry fudge.  Buy 1 jewelry set and get a bracelet at half price.  

William H. Diller Jewelers
601 Penn Avenue
Silversmith demonstrations and displays by Lisa Gallagher, Mr. Diller's granddaughter, using Mr. Diller's original workbench. 

Gallery 20
602 Penn Avenue
Indoor and outdoor painting, sketching and bead demonstrations. 

Art Plus Gallery
604 Penn Avenue
Visit the "Sun Glow" Gallery Opening and sidewalk gallery display.  Portrait sketches by Alice Gerhart and painting demonstrations by Peg Reisch. 

Paisley Moon
607 Penn Avenue
Featuring local band Flux Capacitor at 3:00PM.

Scrolls and Strings Violin House
608 Penn Avenue
10:00AM - Else Osle (The Strolling Violinist)
11:00AM - Josh Taylor, Trey LaRu (Blues/Jazz)
12:00PM - Skip Moyer, Barry Brown (Blues/Jazz)
1:00PM - Duo Terlano; Johannes Dietrich, Marie-Aline Cadieux (Classical Violin, Cello)
2:00PM - Michael Wright (Mandolin)
3:00PM - John Scales(Violinist-Varities of Music)
4:00PM - Ellyn Henry (Violinist) with special guest
5:00PM - Bill Cushing (Bagpipes)
6:00PM - Fritz and Leah Valenches (Classical Violin, Viola)
Please come and spend a happy, music filled day, with a True Family Business.   

The Coney Café
610 Penn Avenue
Grillmore Berks Hot Dog Mascot.

Bistro 614
614 Penn Avenue
Live, duel painting featuring Deric Hettinger and Anthony Mark.  A garden art gallery by 0/2 4Art Gallery.  Beer Garden 12PM-5PM featuring the fine artisan ales from the Legacy Brewery of Reading.  Mural artist Aleks Salks.

Big Kids Toys
616 Penn Avenue
Sarah Gersbach and Molly Sweitzer will feature their original paintings and, you can watch them paint.  Take the 5 minute puzzle challenge.  Put the puzzle together in 5 minutes and win a free puzzle!  $5.00 Gift Card with a $25.00 purchase or more!  Many items will be on SALE!!

Earth Rhythms and
Fountainhead Books and Gifts
641 Penn Avenue
Featuring Dj Meeshu spinning world grooves in front of the two shops from 10AM-12PM. Used books will be for sale on the sidewalk and Earth Rhythms will have a store-wide sale.

Celtic Myth and Moonlight
641 Penn Avenue, Rear
Featuring nationally recognized artist, Sophia Kelly-Schultz.  Fantasy portraits, prints and cards. 

Penn Avenue Dental
645 Penn Avenue
Featuring artist Kenny Matz.  Water colors and stained glass exhibit.

Bella Jules
700 Penn Avenue
Sizzling Sidewalk Sale - Up to 80% off.  Plus Free Vera Bradley Gift with any $40 purchase.

Touch of Glass
700 Penn Avenue
Featuring blown glass productions by Magan Stevens of RKS exclusive to Touch of Glass.  Open house glass mirrors, shelving and vessel sinks. 

Downdog Yoga
525 Reading Avenue
West Reading's newest yoga center offers Ashtanga Yoga, Inner Fire Yoga, Basic Hatha, Yogilates, Thai Yoga Massage Therapy, Peik and much more!  Stop by our table for schedules and flyers of upcoming events!

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