LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - Lock Haven University's Environmental Focus Group is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Culture Festival. The series of events celebrating the culture and environment of Pennsylvania will be held on campus during the week of April 11-17, 2011. All events are free and open to the public.

For more information about any event, contact Professor Bob Myers (rmyers3@lhup.edu or 570-484-2236). On the internet, www.lhup.edu/pa_culture will open a web page for the Pennsylvania Culture Festival which includes additional hotlinks to related sites and additional information.

On Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. in PUB MPR, the musical ensemble Black Bear Crossing will perform traditional folk music. A wide variety of instrumentation allows the ensemble to explore many musical expressions. Their repertoire includes tunes found in the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, selections with an Eastern European flavor, as well as traditional and Old Timey American favorites. Musical styles include jigs, waltzes, aires, hambos, polkas, swing and traditional vocal. This concert was arranged by Instructor Melissa Becker and is sponsored by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

On Wednesday, April 13, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., as part of the Stevenson Library Book Talks series, author Guy Graybill will discuss his book “Prohibition's Prince: The Bizarre Life of America's Millionaire Moonshiner.” Historian Graybill presents the entertaining tale of one of America's most prolific moonshiners and bootleggers, Prince David Farrington, who plied his trade through the early to mid 20th century. Graybill follows Farrington from his roots in Guilford County, North Carolina to Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, detailing the decades of illicit activity along the way. Farrington amassed a large fortune. His exploits remain legendary to this day. Relive the rollicking life of Prohibition's Prince, as Graybill presents numerous tales, legends, testimonials, news accounts, and still locations. Members of the Book Talk Team are Professor Rick Lilla, Associate Professor Brian Ardan, and Information Technology Technician Bernadette Heiney, all of the Stevenson Library.

On Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m., in Ulmer Planetarium, retired Sproul State Forester Robert "Butch" Davey will deliver a talk "The State Forest System: Promise and Peril." This talk is sponsored by LHU's Environmental Club.

On Thursday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m., Brad Dally, Director of the Recreation Center, will sponsor a kayak paddle on the Susquehanna River (meet at the Woodward Twp. Boat Launch on the other side of the river).

On Friday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m., the Environmental Focus Group will plant a tree on campus in honor of Arbor Day (location to be announced).

On Sunday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Biology Club will celebrate Earth Day on Russell Lawn (rain location: Zimmerli #3). There will be displays, music, speakers, raffles, nature films, and activities for children, including face painting and bird feeder making. Recreation Management students from Professor Jeff Walsh's Interpreting the Environment class will conduct interpretative nature walks on the campus. The Biology Club adviser is Assistant Professor Barry Overton.

During the week of April 11 through 16, students in Professor Melinda Hodge's classes will present an art show in Stevenson Library. The show will include: 1) recycled art in the form of fashion accessories and utilitarian objects made by introductory level art survey classes; 2) art shirts made by faculty and student members of the "Save Your Clothing" club and introductory level art survey classes; and 3) a textile and jewelry show featuring hand painted textiles (including leather), jewelry, and clothing by advanced level art students. There will be a silent auction of the art shirts.