This past Sunday I attended the Black Swamp Arts Festival. My adventure began when I met Dr. Natvig at Grounds for Thought and signed myself in. Immediately following that my friends and I walked over and watched Tom’s group perform. There were two guitars and three singers. They sang many familiar songs and I enjoyed it very much. I liked when he mentioned that he saw a bunch of his BG 1000 students in the audience. After Tom was done performing, I walked around the different stations and looked at a bunch of jewelry and art. The festival stretched out all the way down Main Street. There was so much to see. I stopped back at Grounds for Thought and got ice cream and walked around, looking at books and movies. I bought two movies. I spent about three hours at the festival and wished I could have spent more. I am looking forward to next year!
Lauren Oberle
BGSU 1000
Dr. Natvig
16 September 2009
At 8:00 PM Friday, September 11th, I attended Ruthie Foster’s performance at the Black Swamp Arts Festival. I had never been to the Festival before; it was a completely new experience for me. Foster played several songs with her all-female band. All of the songs she played managed to take my breath away. The aspect I noticed most about Foster’s playing was the passion she put into it, something a lot of musicians lose sight of.
One song that really stuck out to me was “Another Rain Song.” The way Foster sang this was unreal because she sang it with a lot of passion. It was phenomenal to be able to feel what the music was about just from hearing the passion behind it. Foster reminded me that in order to have an effective performance, you need to feel what you are performing. Ruthie Foster was an astounding, inspiring musician.
On Saturday September 12th, I attended the Black Swamp Festival in downtown Bowling Green. Walking through a street full of small white tents full of art was amazing. I had never seen so many different venders in my life. One of the most memorable things for me was seeing a sign for gator on a stick. That was amazing! I was able to watch the HeeBeeBGs perform. I had seen them once before, but this performance was just as good, if not better. They sang selections from some of their award winning performances. Their last piece, a Disney medley, was awesome! I am a Disney fanatic so it was great to be able to groove along with the group.
Another performance I happened to see was Circus Vera. They performed amazing feats such as ascending a ladder of machetes as well as jumping on broken glass. The children in the audience were active participates; checking the validity of locks and chains for the escape artist. More than once I saw parents dragging their kids away. I’m fairly sure it was because the warning, “Do Not Try This At Home”, wasn’t announced frequently.
One of my main focuses for the art venders, were the photographers. I am a photo junkie. It was great to see that there were local photographers that got a chance to display their art. One woman had been all over the world, collecting priceless moments. I am definitely attending next year’s festival.
On Saturday, September 12 I went to the Black Swamp Arts Festival in downtown Bowling Green. At 6PM my friend and I made our way over there to see what was going on. The first thing we went to was Wayne “The Train” Hancock. It was an acoustic guitar player with a base player and another guitar player. There was this one song that they played that had a crazy base solo. The base player was so amazing and everyone went crazy when he was finished. When they were done we made our way to Grounds for Thought to sign the attendance paper. We got there a little bit early though so we decided to get some coffee while we waited. I got the mocha delight which was very good and my friend got raspberry lemonade and a cup of chocolate mint ice cream. Once I signed the attendance sheet and finished my coffee, I we walked for a little bit and looked at all the art that was around. I enjoyed the festival so much that I decided to go again on Sunday. Overall I had a really good time and I can’t wait to go again next year.
The Black Swamp Arts Festival was one of the most amazing events that I have ever attended. I went to the festival on both Friday and Saturday nights to see the different performances. On Friday was the “Kinsley Report”. Their sound was unique. It was one of those bands where there was no way for you to stop dancing to the sound of their music. Another thing I enjoyed was how they tried to make everybody feel as if there were no worries left in the world. After the show I went home thinking “wow I can’t wait till tomorrow.”
I also attended “Cowboy Mouth” on Saturday. It was an experience you either liked a lot or despised. Their main emphasis was getting the audience involved so if you weren’t doing anything they would stop the show and “make you earn it.” But all in all the festival was a great time and I loved it.
Moira McNeil
BGSU 1000
On Saturday September 12th I attended The Black Swamp Music Arts Festival. I enjoyed it so much that I attended again on Sunday September 13th. It was very much like home to me because my family has been attending festivals like it for years. However the festival had a much different feel then those back in Cincinnati. This was much smaller so it felt like a well kept secret that only the locals knew and truly appreciated. During my two day exploration of the festival I saw a few things that were a bit out of the ordinary, for instance Circus Vera, a group of young artists that have started to perfect the art of the circus. They performed dangerous and very hilarious acts. Another difference was the choice in food. Now I have eaten some strange things in my day being the daughter of a chef, frog I had eaten before, but alligator that one was new, along with the deep fried Oreo’s. The shopping was also great I love the different art work from around Ohio and also the U.S.A. I bought several pieces of jewelry along with a dog collar made with beer caps.
I went to the Black Swamp Arts Festival on all three days. The first night I just walked around town a little before stopping at Grounds for Thought, then I went over to hear Ruthie Foster. Her group was great and it was very interesting that they were all women. Saturday I listened to the HeeBeeBGs. Afterward, I walked around looking at all the different booths and artwork. I loved all the diversity, even if something was the same kind of art, it was still very different. I felt like walking around the festival also allowed me to get to know the town of Bowling Green better. If I were to walk down town now, I would know my way around better then I did before. The festival opened my eyes to new traditions and cultures. I saw many different activities, people and crafts. I’m looking forward to going again next year.
The Black Swamp Arts Festival was both musically and artistically stimulating. I went on Saturday afternoon, and walked up and down South Main Street, admiring all the beautiful artwork and craftsmanship displayed. The different types of prints and jewelry were my favorite parts of the festival;in fact I actually bought a very interesting print that really caught my eye. While looking at all the many unique booths at the festival, I also took many business cards so I can possibly purchase more arts and crafts in the future. During the time I spent at the festival, I walked by many different musical acts, and I even stopped to listen to a few, of them for a bit. As I listened to some, of these groups, I was captivated that so many people were being consumed, in the music. I believe, the fact that music and art can have that kind of an impact, on people, is truly amazing.
I was thrilled to go to the Black Swamp Arts Festival. After talking to a friend in my hall who sings with the HeeBeeBGs, I knew that I wanted to see them perform. My roommate and I had such a fantastic time listening to them. They captivated the audience for their entire set. Their wide variety of genres and styles was appealing to the entire audience, even the kids. Their performance of a Disney song medley was appropriate, as they were singing at the Youth Stage. I stayed at the festival for hours Saturday just looking at all of the artists and enjoying the scene.
I was so happy to spend time at the festival that I went back on Sunday to hear the Gormans. I was incredibly impressed. Their style was one that is very familiar to me, and I knew many of the songs that they covered. It was a comforting feeling to hear such great performances of songs that I grew up listening to.
Carly Miltz
BSAF
BGSU1000
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, I went to the Black Arts Festival in dowtown Bowling Green. It was a festival that presented all varieties of art, such as paintings, sculptures, singing, etc. I had the pleasure of seeing Toriegh, an Irish band that played Irish folk music and were accompanied by two Irish dancers. I, also, watched the HeeBee BG’s perform at the Youth stage. They are an a’ capella group from BGSU and featured many recognizable songs, such as Lights by Journey and selections from multiple Disney movies.
The weather was beautiful, the environment was very welcoming, and the festival was an experience I will not forget.
Joey Fox Says:
September 17th, 2009 at 12:16 am Edit
For the past few years, my parents would always talk about the Black Swamp Festival. My mom would always come home with new jewelry and a few new paintings. This year was my year to attend. The Black Swamp Festival was an experience that I will never forget.
The first night of the festival I saw the Kinsey Report and the band played both blues and R&B. After watching the band for a short time, I retreated to Grounds for Thought with Kat where we met up with Dr. Natvig and some classmates. Then, after grabbing some Tai food, I saw Ruthie Foster with my classmates and Dr. Natvig. During the concert, I did something that I’ve never done before. I danced in front of a live band with my college professor!
The next day I went back to the festival with my family and watched the New Orleans Jazz Quartet. They played many New Orleans classics such as “Bourbon Street Parade”. I also viewed all of the art displays and bought a metal picture frame. The art festival was a unique experience, and I will certainly be attending again next year.
September 13th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Becky Zydiak
BGSU 1000
This past Sunday I attended the Black Swamp Arts Festival. My adventure began when I met Dr. Natvig at Grounds for Thought and signed myself in. Immediately following that my friends and I walked over and watched Tom’s group perform. There were two guitars and three singers. They sang many familiar songs and I enjoyed it very much. I liked when he mentioned that he saw a bunch of his BG 1000 students in the audience. After Tom was done performing, I walked around the different stations and looked at a bunch of jewelry and art. The festival stretched out all the way down Main Street. There was so much to see. I stopped back at Grounds for Thought and got ice cream and walked around, looking at books and movies. I bought two movies. I spent about three hours at the festival and wished I could have spent more. I am looking forward to next year!
September 16th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Lauren Oberle
BGSU 1000
Dr. Natvig
16 September 2009
At 8:00 PM Friday, September 11th, I attended Ruthie Foster’s performance at the Black Swamp Arts Festival. I had never been to the Festival before; it was a completely new experience for me. Foster played several songs with her all-female band. All of the songs she played managed to take my breath away. The aspect I noticed most about Foster’s playing was the passion she put into it, something a lot of musicians lose sight of.
One song that really stuck out to me was “Another Rain Song.” The way Foster sang this was unreal because she sang it with a lot of passion. It was phenomenal to be able to feel what the music was about just from hearing the passion behind it. Foster reminded me that in order to have an effective performance, you need to feel what you are performing. Ruthie Foster was an astounding, inspiring musician.
September 16th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Kirsten Benson
BGSU 1000
Black Swamp Festival
On Saturday September 12th, I attended the Black Swamp Festival in downtown Bowling Green. Walking through a street full of small white tents full of art was amazing. I had never seen so many different venders in my life. One of the most memorable things for me was seeing a sign for gator on a stick. That was amazing! I was able to watch the HeeBeeBGs perform. I had seen them once before, but this performance was just as good, if not better. They sang selections from some of their award winning performances. Their last piece, a Disney medley, was awesome! I am a Disney fanatic so it was great to be able to groove along with the group.
Another performance I happened to see was Circus Vera. They performed amazing feats such as ascending a ladder of machetes as well as jumping on broken glass. The children in the audience were active participates; checking the validity of locks and chains for the escape artist. More than once I saw parents dragging their kids away. I’m fairly sure it was because the warning, “Do Not Try This At Home”, wasn’t announced frequently.
One of my main focuses for the art venders, were the photographers. I am a photo junkie. It was great to see that there were local photographers that got a chance to display their art. One woman had been all over the world, collecting priceless moments. I am definitely attending next year’s festival.
September 16th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
On Saturday, September 12 I went to the Black Swamp Arts Festival in downtown Bowling Green. At 6PM my friend and I made our way over there to see what was going on. The first thing we went to was Wayne “The Train” Hancock. It was an acoustic guitar player with a base player and another guitar player. There was this one song that they played that had a crazy base solo. The base player was so amazing and everyone went crazy when he was finished. When they were done we made our way to Grounds for Thought to sign the attendance paper. We got there a little bit early though so we decided to get some coffee while we waited. I got the mocha delight which was very good and my friend got raspberry lemonade and a cup of chocolate mint ice cream. Once I signed the attendance sheet and finished my coffee, I we walked for a little bit and looked at all the art that was around. I enjoyed the festival so much that I decided to go again on Sunday. Overall I had a really good time and I can’t wait to go again next year.
September 16th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
The Black Swamp Arts Festival was one of the most amazing events that I have ever attended. I went to the festival on both Friday and Saturday nights to see the different performances. On Friday was the “Kinsley Report”. Their sound was unique. It was one of those bands where there was no way for you to stop dancing to the sound of their music. Another thing I enjoyed was how they tried to make everybody feel as if there were no worries left in the world. After the show I went home thinking “wow I can’t wait till tomorrow.”
I also attended “Cowboy Mouth” on Saturday. It was an experience you either liked a lot or despised. Their main emphasis was getting the audience involved so if you weren’t doing anything they would stop the show and “make you earn it.” But all in all the festival was a great time and I loved it.
September 16th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Moira McNeil
BGSU 1000
On Saturday September 12th I attended The Black Swamp Music Arts Festival. I enjoyed it so much that I attended again on Sunday September 13th. It was very much like home to me because my family has been attending festivals like it for years. However the festival had a much different feel then those back in Cincinnati. This was much smaller so it felt like a well kept secret that only the locals knew and truly appreciated. During my two day exploration of the festival I saw a few things that were a bit out of the ordinary, for instance Circus Vera, a group of young artists that have started to perfect the art of the circus. They performed dangerous and very hilarious acts. Another difference was the choice in food. Now I have eaten some strange things in my day being the daughter of a chef, frog I had eaten before, but alligator that one was new, along with the deep fried Oreo’s. The shopping was also great I love the different art work from around Ohio and also the U.S.A. I bought several pieces of jewelry along with a dog collar made with beer caps.
September 16th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
I went to the Black Swamp Arts Festival on all three days. The first night I just walked around town a little before stopping at Grounds for Thought, then I went over to hear Ruthie Foster. Her group was great and it was very interesting that they were all women. Saturday I listened to the HeeBeeBGs. Afterward, I walked around looking at all the different booths and artwork. I loved all the diversity, even if something was the same kind of art, it was still very different. I felt like walking around the festival also allowed me to get to know the town of Bowling Green better. If I were to walk down town now, I would know my way around better then I did before. The festival opened my eyes to new traditions and cultures. I saw many different activities, people and crafts. I’m looking forward to going again next year.
September 17th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Lacey’s Blog
Black Swamp Arts Festival
The Black Swamp Arts Festival was both musically and artistically stimulating. I went on Saturday afternoon, and walked up and down South Main Street, admiring all the beautiful artwork and craftsmanship displayed. The different types of prints and jewelry were my favorite parts of the festival;in fact I actually bought a very interesting print that really caught my eye. While looking at all the many unique booths at the festival, I also took many business cards so I can possibly purchase more arts and crafts in the future. During the time I spent at the festival, I walked by many different musical acts, and I even stopped to listen to a few, of them for a bit. As I listened to some, of these groups, I was captivated that so many people were being consumed, in the music. I believe, the fact that music and art can have that kind of an impact, on people, is truly amazing.
September 17th, 2009 at 11:37 am
I was thrilled to go to the Black Swamp Arts Festival. After talking to a friend in my hall who sings with the HeeBeeBGs, I knew that I wanted to see them perform. My roommate and I had such a fantastic time listening to them. They captivated the audience for their entire set. Their wide variety of genres and styles was appealing to the entire audience, even the kids. Their performance of a Disney song medley was appropriate, as they were singing at the Youth Stage. I stayed at the festival for hours Saturday just looking at all of the artists and enjoying the scene.
I was so happy to spend time at the festival that I went back on Sunday to hear the Gormans. I was incredibly impressed. Their style was one that is very familiar to me, and I knew many of the songs that they covered. It was a comforting feeling to hear such great performances of songs that I grew up listening to.
September 17th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Carly Miltz
BSAF
BGSU1000
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, I went to the Black Arts Festival in dowtown Bowling Green. It was a festival that presented all varieties of art, such as paintings, sculptures, singing, etc. I had the pleasure of seeing Toriegh, an Irish band that played Irish folk music and were accompanied by two Irish dancers. I, also, watched the HeeBee BG’s perform at the Youth stage. They are an a’ capella group from BGSU and featured many recognizable songs, such as Lights by Journey and selections from multiple Disney movies.
The weather was beautiful, the environment was very welcoming, and the festival was an experience I will not forget.
September 20th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Joey Fox Says:
September 17th, 2009 at 12:16 am Edit
For the past few years, my parents would always talk about the Black Swamp Festival. My mom would always come home with new jewelry and a few new paintings. This year was my year to attend. The Black Swamp Festival was an experience that I will never forget.
The first night of the festival I saw the Kinsey Report and the band played both blues and R&B. After watching the band for a short time, I retreated to Grounds for Thought with Kat where we met up with Dr. Natvig and some classmates. Then, after grabbing some Tai food, I saw Ruthie Foster with my classmates and Dr. Natvig. During the concert, I did something that I’ve never done before. I danced in front of a live band with my college professor!
The next day I went back to the festival with my family and watched the New Orleans Jazz Quartet. They played many New Orleans classics such as “Bourbon Street Parade”. I also viewed all of the art displays and bought a metal picture frame. The art festival was a unique experience, and I will certainly be attending again next year.