Saturday August 2, 2008
Vienna Teng to headline Riverfolk!When listening to Vienna Teng sing, the sweetness of her voice and the comfort of her words immediately strike your senses. Teng's self-proclaimed "chamber folk" music and approach to life are simple: Make the world a better, prettier place. And she's taking her message on tour.
MacTalla Mor a hard driving, powerful Celtic and Bagpipe band will certainly be exciting. While they classify themselves as a Celtic roots band, their driving groove seems to have a way of packing festivals with people who don't know (or care) what a jig is. Bagpipes, drums, keyboards, bodhran -- these guys have it all. There's even a magician who entertains the crowd while they play.
NEW "KIDS STUFF"- The Healthy Kids Tent with entertainment by Gemini and activities from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum to encourage healthy lifestyles for kids. Catskill Puppet Theater, a traveling theater troupe with full sets, colorful scenery, and beautiful puppets transforming Carr Park into a fantasy world of wonder and excitement!
FIDDLE CONTEST BEGINS AUG 2 at 10AM Walk-ins are welcome, but ALL FIDDLERS must submit an ENTRY FORM to participate.We hope you'll join us in celebration of the art of fiddling (all styles). *contest*
FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY IN THE PARK (7pm) featuring Chef Chris' barbecue (available for $10) and cash bar. A night of Zydeco dance lessons, silent auction, and rumor has it that headliners Vienna Teng and others will be there! The "best" music from Louisiana's "Lil Pop" Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band, along with the award-winning Cuban Jazz of Tumbao Bravo.
COREY LEDET & HIS BAND WITH LITTLE FRANK ON GUITAR AND MARK STOLTZ ON RUBBOARD!
--- GREEN INITIATIVES----
The Riverfolk Festival aspires to be as clean and as green as the tall pines that adorn Carr Park. Riverfolk chooses to promote what's best for the environment, just like we choose to promote the finest and freshest musicians. We're improving our recycling program and offset our carbon impact this year.
GEMINI FEATURED IN THE KIDS AREA!
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The"Party In The Park" will take place Friday Night (7-11pm) at Carr Park. Always a relaxed atmosphere with cash bar, buffet, and tasty barbecue by Manchester's own Chef Chris. You won't want to miss the Zydeco sounds from Louisiana's Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band, and the Cuban rhythms of Tumbao Bravo. Extras include a silent auction, door prizes, and awards supporting the Festival Scholarship Fund. Our *New* "Overnight" Festival hotel package can save you 10% on tickets & lodging.
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Information (734) 428-7716
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The first "Run Manchester" will debut on Saturday, August 2, the morning of the Festival with 10k, 5k, and 1-mile run events - open to everyone! (run details)
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