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Area Cultural EventsMoonbeam Theatre Summer Camp-- August 9-13By borges, Section Area Cultural Events
Moonbeam Theatre Summer Camp runs August 9-13th 9am-12pm and will be held on the third floor of the Landmark Center. The curriculum combines the powerful tools of Story Theatre and Improvisational Theatre.
Laughter will ring as games are played and stories are told that capture the children's attention with a full array of imaginative perspectives. Opportunities to explore individual creativity and group activity will be comfortably offered to all. Register at www.moonbeamtheatre.com or by calling 608-637-8172. More in the full story.... (236 words in story) Full Story Achieving Marriage Equality in the Heartland--Midwest Conference in Decorah, IowaBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
Achieving Marriage equality in the Heartland
Midwest Conference in Decorah, Iowa August 13-14, 2010
-preserving marriage equality in IowaSchedule of Conference Events Friday, August 13 7:00 - 10:00 pm - PFLAG benefit public barn dance with Scandinavian and American old-time dance music provided by Foot-Notes of Decorah Saturday, August 14 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - conference sessions on the Luther College campus in Decorah Keynote Speakers Harry Knox Director, Human Rights Campaign's Religion and Faith Program Patrick Murphy Iowa Legislator and Speaker of the Iowa House Sharon Malheiro Executive Director of One Iowa
Register Now! Harmony Hills Music Festival July 16-17By borges, Section Area Cultural Events
All the information is on their Facebook Page, so travel over there...
Blame Sally--June 5By borges, Section Area Cultural Events
BENEFIT FOR HAITIAN RELIEF
with Blame Sally June 5 A unique collective of four distinct voices and musical backgrounds, Blame Sally has forged a compelling and original sound that has earned the band the well-deserved reputation as "Bay Area phenomenon". Recently signing a five year mid-six figure record deal, the band's spirited, take-no-prisoners attitude is a welcome contrast to traditional folk, and the band has the songs, chops and pipes to back up their toughtalking, clear-minded folk rock. Visit www.blamesally.com for more. Concert is free and donations will go to the TPRF Humanitarian Aid Fund for Haiti.
More details at Echo Valley Driftless Jazz Festival 2010--this weekendBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
Driftless Jazz Festival 2010
Viroqua, WI - May 28-31 All the details are here Put on annually by Project Fourth Stream
Cobbing and Jam Session at Echo Valley 5/28-31By borges, Section Area Cultural Events
COBBING & OPEN JAM
May 28 - 31 Learn to cob by day and jam in the evenings at Echo Valley Farm. Bring clothes to get muddy and your guitar, drum, banjo, harmonica...
Event is free, donations are welcomed. More details at Echo Valley Echo Valley Event--FAYME ROCHELLE & THE WAXWINGSBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
FAYME ROCHELLE & THE WAXWINGS AT ECHO VALLEY: TIME FOR PEACE
MAY 22, noon - 6:00 PM Ontario, Wis. - - Fayme Rochelle & the Waxwings play bluegrass at the outdoor amphitheater at Echo Valley Farm, E14604 County Road F at Z, Ontario, Wis. The afternoon will include farm tours of green buildings and will feature an invitation to explore the possibility of peace within. (www.wopg.org)
The event is free. Lodging and food is available at Echo Valley Farm and check the website for additional accommodations. For details or to confirm your attendance, Echo Valley Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit seeking to educate the general public on all aspects of sustainable living and initiatives of peace, raising funds for disaster and hunger relief and supporting the well being of individuals and communities. For more information about Echo Valley Hope or Time for Peace, visit www.EchoValleyHope.org.
#### KVR and Santa Teresa Sister City Project EventBy borges, Section Area Cultural Events
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Spring Fling The Friends of the KVR and the Richland Center - Santa Teresa Sister City Project invite you to celebrate the season with our annual "Brats, Burgers & Beer" Spring Fling! 4:30-7 pm brats, burgers, beer, homemade desserts and salads - Meal $8.00, beverages by donation. FREE EVENTS: 3:30-4:30 Plant Walk, 3:30-7:30 Community Gardening, 4-7 Bird Banding, 4:30-5:30 Dam History Tour, 5:30-6 David Rhodes "Driftless" Reading & Booksigning, 6-7:30 Bird Walk, 7:30 on-- Campfire and Music Jam with Synister Dane. Proceeds will be split equally between the Kickapoo Reserve's education program and the Sister City Project's education programs in Nicaragua's Chacocente Wildlife Refuge. For more information, click here.
Sadie Urban
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