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PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 26, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues
Colors in the Dark performed on the youth stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Colors in the Dark performed on the youth stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Lauren Schminky and Ivy Prost battle one another at the Gladiator Joust.
Lauren Schminky and Ivy Prost battle one another at the Gladiator Joust.
James and Connie Scardelli had fun dancing.
James and Connie Scardelli had fun dancing.
Eugene Roberts dances with his daughter, Emily, 15 mos.
Eugene Roberts dances with his daughter, Emily, 15 mos.
Mackenzie Poppa, 21 mos., has fun dancing to the band on the main stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Mackenzie Poppa, 21 mos., has fun dancing to the band on the main stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
People have fun watching Colors in the Dark, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
People have fun watching Colors in the Dark, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Kevin O’Connell, Rebekah O’Connell and Sarah O’Connell
Kevin O’Connell, Rebekah O’Connell and Sarah O’Connell
Alex Metzger sketched the band playing on the main stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Alex Metzger sketched the band playing on the main stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Olivia McClintock, 7, had fun jumping high into the air, Sunday, March 25.
Olivia McClintock, 7, had fun jumping high into the air, Sunday, March 25.
Shrimp gets strained before being served at Maggie’s Seafood’s booth.
Shrimp gets strained before being served at Maggie’s Seafood’s booth.
Hanna London with her parents Barbara and Alan.
Hanna London with her parents Barbara and Alan.
Delilah Krukowski, 20 mos.
Delilah Krukowski, 20 mos.
Kabobs were grilling at Knick’s Tavern’s booth, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Kabobs were grilling at Knick’s Tavern’s booth, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Jazz Juvenocracy performed on the youth stage during the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Jazz Juvenocracy performed on the youth stage during the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Jason and Heather Howell
Jason and Heather Howell
Ben Hammond rocked out on the main stage with his band, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Ben Hammond rocked out on the main stage with his band, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Nancy Gianguzzo and Chris Merritt
Nancy Gianguzzo and Chris Merritt
Dante Benevento, 6, and Yenny Benevento enjoy snow cones, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Dante Benevento, 6, and Yenny Benevento enjoy snow cones, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
Kathy and Charlie Tolson
Kathy and Charlie Tolson

 

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