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Volunteer Spotlight: Chip Mastrian
Jun 24, 2014
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The mingling of flame, water, art and fellowship adds up to something special for WaterFire Sharon’s Treasurer Chip Mastrian. “It’s almost a religious experience,” Mastrian said. “It’s truly heartwarming.” At dusk, the enthusiasm is palpable and you can feel the buzz move through th
Read MoreMulti-Media Artist, Michael Long
Jun 21, 2014
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Michael Long is a Central Pennsylvania based artist and demonstrator that works in multi-media sculpture, painting and assemblage. Michael brings his talents to WaterFire Sharon on JULY 19 where he will create a one of a kind art piece specifically for WaterFire. Check out Michael t
Read MoreSPOGGA Is Coming
Jun 21, 2014
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WaterFire Sharon is pleased to welcome world renowned fire performer SPOGGA, to the JULY 19 WaterFire. SPOGGA is known for his breathtaking skills and is often seen in Providence (where WaterFire was created) performing at their lightings. SPOGGA cannot wait to get to Sharon, and we
Read MoreWaterFire Pop Up Bands
Jun 02, 2014
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Local musicians of all ages and styles are invited to audition to be a part of one of several WaterFire Pop Up Bands. The bands formed as a result, will perform at WaterFire on September 27. The auditions will be held at PSU-Shenango Auditorium (147 Shenango Ave. Sharon, PA 16146) on
Read MoreWFS By the Numbers
Jun 02, 2014
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170,000. The number of WFS website visits in 2013. 70,000. The number of people who came to downtown Sharon during WaterFire 2013. 15,000. Website visits in the week before 2013’s final WaterFire on October 12th. 5,900. Current Facebook likes for WaterFire Sharon… This is n
Read MoreThe Chamber
Nov 13, 2013
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Generally fundraising dinners seem pre-scripted. It feels like half the people don’t want to be there and the other half are trying to sell you something. This 2013 Shenango Valley Chamber event couldn’t have been more off-script. Not only did the chamber honor the truly
Read MoreFeedback From Providence
Oct 06, 2013
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You may know that WaterFire started in Providence, RI about a decade and a half ago. During that time, these WaterFire experts have helped design and implement this unique art installation in such diverse places as Singapore, Paris, and Rome. Their experience is paramount to a succe
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Boat Captains
Oct 06, 2013
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If you were one of the over 50,000 spectators that attended the first two WaterFire Sharon events, you would have noticed volunteers dressed in black as they worked the fires on the water. In each boat, there are five to six fire-tenders who are responsible for restocking the fires.
Read MoreWater, Fire, and Opera
Oct 06, 2013
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The WaterFire ambience in downtown Sharon rivals that of the great stages of Europe, and Angela Grace should know. A part of the lighting ceremony for each event so far, the singer called the vision of steam rising from the river and smoke from the braziers “enchanting.” “I swear it
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