12 Miles North presents
The 4th Annual Take Me to the River
Music & Art Festival
Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 11:30am – 9:30pm
(Rain Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010)
at Draper Park, Hastings on-Hudson, NY
Tickets:
$15.00 in advance, $20 at the door
(Click HERE to buy advance tickets!)
$5 Seniors, 17 and Under FREE
Directions:
Take Broadway in Hastings to Draper Park
(just south of “Five Corners”)
Park entrance: 407 Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
or go to Metro North for Train Schedule
(Once in Hastings, walk to south end of train tracks and
walk up Washington Street. Continue up hill, cross Warburton,
and Draper Park will be on your right.)
12 Miles North proudly presents the 4th annual Take Me To The River Music and Art Festival celebrating local and nationally acclaimed folk, blues, jazz, world and alternative musicians. Complimenting the music is a veritable smorgasbord of art. The festival offers elaborate art activities and installations for all attendees. Also available are delicious foods and one of a kind crafts. Bring your picnic blanket, extend the summer vibe and enjoy some amazing music and art.
The Festival Features:
Performances From Multiple Acclaimed Musicians: Main stage Performances: Hazmat Modine, The Kennedys, Milton, The Ebony Hillbillies, and Tim Armacost & Hastings Jazz All Stars, Joe Crookston, Electric Junkyard Gamelan, Julia Joseph, Hope Machine, Matt Turk, YaYas, Bluesmothers, Take Me To The River Children’s Community Chorus and Nancy Rockland.
Solar Powered Second Stage: Supporting the green movement we are proud to host a second stage that is completely solar powered. Artists performing on this stage include Ken Butler, MEG, Whiskey Logic, New Irrelevants, Scott Urgola, Leo Liebeskind, Greetings From Anywhere, Native Earthling Band, Skyfactor, Greg Smith and the Broken English, Primate House, Adams Clare and Caleb Flood Goldstick. In addition, information about how solar power works will be presented through out the day.
Children’s Area Features The Zen Tree, Giant Sling Shot, Music Tree, VW Bug, a mosaic mural and more – local artists host all art.
Nature Tent with animal print castings, pet rocks, vine wreaths, scavenger hunt, eco-games, composting and more. Hosted by Sustainable Hastings and Haven Colgate.
Earth Community Area a selection of presentations and products offering ways to be kinder to our planet.
9/11 Memorial Installation for expressions of peace, love and healing.
Interactive Art Installations to be discovered all over the park. Artists Ken Butler, Terry Dame, Liebeskind Tribe, Mat Kowalski, Sean Taggart and more will be presenting their work.
Swap Tents a CD/LP exchange and the Kids Funky Flea are attractions that allow adults and kids to sell swap and recycle their gently used treasures.
Delicious food and drinks from Rivertown Restaurants & Cafes.
Local Artists bring a variety of wares to sell.
Information regarding music opportunities, vending, sponsorship opportunities or volunteer opportunities contact: Barb: bprism@aim.com Liz: Lizleahy@optonline.net or Niki: narmacost@gmail.com
12 Miles North is a community based progressive cultural arts organization whose goal is to develop affordable events and programming that evokes feelings, inspires thought and brings people together. More info? Lizleahy@optonline.net.
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