2024 Lebanon Festival of the Arts

Artisans & Crafters

Performer Information

Eleanor Blue: Piano soloist
Bones of Cincinnatus: this fantastic 20+ piece trombone ensemble has received rave reviews from all over Southwest Ohio. Experience their grand sound!
Alyssa Contreras: Miss Greater Columbus 2024 is also a talented guitarist.
Creep It Real: a folk duo who writes and composes their own songs, with a blend of catchy tunes and cheeky lyrics about everyone's favorite mythical creatures: Sasquatch, Jackalope, and the whole cryptozoological crew!
Frisch Marionettes: Kevin Frisch will present a Variety Show featuring his incredible cast of marionettes. Fun for all ages! Watch a trailer for their Wizard of Oz performance!
Beth Gully: awe-inspiring presentations will wow audiences of all ages with her LIVE DRAWING of an ambigram followed by a captivating and 'ah ha' book reading. Learn more about Beth Gully.
Musical Gizmos: a funky local music shop (located in the parking lot of the Golden Lamb) specializing in instruments, lessons, and repairs. Musical Gizmos songwriting camp will be performing their original, student-created songs!
Short Film Festival: a collection of short films by talented local filmmakers and actors. Check out our "Media" section below to watch the films and information on the cast and crew.
Side Door Strings: a violin and cello duo covering a range of styles from traditional folk to modern hits.
Square Dancing: an hour of hands on fun for the whole family! Experienced Square Dance Caller Jason Raleigh will lead us step-by-step through many easy to follow dances. No previous experience necessary.
Squeeze Play Accordion Band: be amazed with the unexpected sound of this 20+ musician accordion band! Watch a performance!
Stormy Weather: this talented ensemble will be presenting an hour of smooth jazz.

Performer Media

Beth Gully's Upside-down Art

Frisch Marionettes's trailer for their Wizard of Oz performance

A Squeeze Play Accordion Band performance

Short Film Festival Films

The Briefcase
Starring: Nathaniel Grauwelman & Deonna Bethart
Written by: Brittany Kirby & Nathaniel Grauwelman
Directed by: Brittany Kirby

The Compass
Starring: Dawn Marie Hughes, Chris Dettone, Jim Foreman, & John French
Written & Directed by: Nathan Weidner

Fridge to Table
Starring: Vicki Baker, Michael Peake & Michael C. Potter
Written by: Michael Peake
Directed by: Michael Peake & Michael Potter

What Ended It All
Starring: John French, Gatlin Adams, & Bryce Millikin
Written by: Drew Adams & Nathan Weidner
Directed by: Nathan Weidner

What Would the King Do?
Starring: Michael C. Potter, Vicki Baker, & Michael Peake
Written by: Michael Peake
Directed by: Michael Potter & Michael Peake

Which Die Is That Again? Episode 1
Starring: Nathaniel Grauwelman & Justin Frechette
Written & Directed by: Nathaniel Grauwelman
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