People who attended the Hinterland Music Festival this summer spent a day outside watching performances in 106-degree heat.
With climate change, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common, and extreme heat is part of the package. Some people are coming up with creative — and sometimes expensive — ways to cope. IPR’s Lindsey Moon revisits the Hinterland music festival to find out about one of those.
We’ll also find out what extreme heat does to our bodies and what we can do to protect ourselves, plus the connection between climate change and public health and why extreme heat disproportionately affects some communities more than others.
Guests:
Joe Sciarrotta| co-owner of Hawkeye Medical Services
Michell Sciarrotta| co-owner of Hawkeye Medical Services
Mackenzie Udelhoven | nurse
Hans House | MD, MACM, FACEP, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Lina Tucker Reinders| Executive Director Iowa Public Health Association
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A multi-billion dollar industry, meetings and eventsrepresent important revenue and jobs for communities throughout Florida. This impact was demonstrated when COVID shut down in-person activities resulting in widespread job loss and business closures. Amid this industry devastation, ETHOS Event Collective, a new destination and event management company, is taking its unique, results-oriented approach to the events industry. Through purposeful planning and precise execution, ETHOS creates engaging, memorable experiences that result in meaningful, lasting results for companies and local communities.
“The pandemic clearly showed how meetings and events generate important jobs and revenue that support the well-being of the communities where we work,” said Meryl Hill, VP, Creative + Design, ETHOS Event Collective. “It was this realization that started ETHOS and our purpose to create a sustainable way to ensure we supported the people and places that help us create experiences for our clients.”
Delivering on this purpose began by reinventing their creative process. “Planners select destinations because of their unique experiences and offerings,” said Julie Addelman, Director of Experience + Design, ETHOS Event Collective. “We developed a methodology that would build on destination experiences to create a deeper connection with the community – one that would be remembered long after the meeting or event ended.”
Inspired by the creative process used by marketing and advertising firms, ETHOS has invested in training their Experience and Design team to go beyond meeting and event objectives to align with broader company goals, mission, values, and brand to make a meaningful connection between the attendees to the destination. Recently the Orlando team helped an automotive company plan a dealer incentive that was equal parts giving and receiving. A Concours D’Elegance style gala combined the attendees’ love of classic cars with the company’s desire to support their annual giving by incorporating a silent auction to support Feeding America.
According to Hill, “Building connections is the easiest and fastest way to create a return on event investment. When content and programming are purposeful, it creates bonds with brands, locations and information. Learning opportunities can be created that feel native to your corporate culture and appropriate for your venue. Incorporate ways to create interactive memories, with follow-up that reinforces main ideas and connects the experience to the content. Offer hands-on experiences with exclusive options they couldn’t do on their own. This creates connections with people and companies, grows brand loyalty, improves employee retention and builds solid foundations.”
She adds, “A bonus by-product is that you’ll be equipping communities and destinations with the power to grow. When we partner with an organization like Feeding America, we are creating connections that help people thrive.”
ETHOS believes this type of purposeful planning produces more meaningful connections, experiences and results that have a greater impact on things like employee retention, sales, and brand loyalty. The ETHOS creative methodology also incorporates Simon Sinek’s seminal concept of “Start with Why”. Hill attributes this idea to having a big influence on the team’s creative process. She concludes, “Getting a deeper understanding of WHY companies want to create these meetings and events enables us to create a truly unique experience that has a long-lasting impact.”
To learn more about their creative methodology and how it has already begun to make an impact in local communities, contact ETHOS VP, Creative + Design, Meryl Hill at meryl.hill@ethoseventcollective.com or Director of Experience + Design, Julie Addelman at Julie.addelman@ethoseventcollective.com.
About ETHOS Event Collective
ETHOS Event Collective is a Destination and Event Management Company that helps meeting and event planners stay ahead of increasing demands while supporting the people and places that make the experiences we create possible. We call it Purposeful Planning and it’s how we ensure results for both company and community long after a meeting or event has ended. To learn more visit www.ETHOSEventCollective.com.
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the summer arrives, New Yorkers have been enjoying their favorite season in the year. Starting from early June, in just 3 weeks, Fosun’s 28 Liberty has successfully hosted multiple community events at Fosun Plaza with thousands of participants, in support of local community and to promote arts and culture access to residents, working class, and tourists in downtown Manhattan.
Beloved Sing for Hope Pianos Pop-up at Fosun Plaza
The beloved Sing for Hope Pianos returned to 28 Liberty Plaza on Friday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 10 artist-designed pianos for all to enjoy. This one-day-only special event is designed to encourage everyone, from professional musicians to novices and everyone in between, to exercise their musical creativity and share “pop-up” moments of spontaneous music-making and improvised harmony. In addition to the pop-ups throughout the day, Sing for Hope presented a free concert at noon featuring the Sing for Hope Youth Chorus, the Senior Chorus from the renowned Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, student musicians from P.S. 191, and TV star Alex Garfin (Superman & Lois) in uplifting musical selections.
Each year, Sing for Hope selects local and international artists to design and paint pianos that are placed in parks and other public spaces for all to play. Through a special partnership with the New York City Department of Education, Sing for Hope then places the Sing for Hope Pianos in permanent homes in public schools to benefit thousands of New York City school children. The Sing for Hope Pianos – first launched in 2010 – has become one of the world’s largest annual recurring public arts programs, with more than 580 one-of-a-kind piano artworks placed in public spaces from The Bronx to Beirut, and Aspen to Athens, supporting local visual artists and creating musical experiences for all ages.
“Sing for Hope is a symbol of unity for New York City and we look forward to welcoming the program back,” said Jason Berkeley, COO of Four Trees Asset Management. “Fosun celebrates its 30th anniversary with a continued dedication to making arts and culture accessible to the Lower Manhattan community. Corporate social responsibility are hallmarks of Fosun’s global initiative while actively seeking to give back to the community.”
TV Star Alex Garfin has been a supporter of Sing for Hope since 2019, when he encountered one of the Sing for Hope Pianos near The Dairy in Central Park. Garfin said, “A lot of things claim to bring us all together, but almost always never do. That’s what’s so special about Sing for Hope; it actually delivers on its promise. When you pass by one of their pianos, you’ll find a lawyer, a janitor, and a teacher playing and creating together, making friends where otherwise they would’ve forever remained strangers. That’s pure magic, so I hope everyone can enjoy the magic with me down at 28 Liberty Plaza on June 3rd for our grand opening of the 2022 season.”
Sing for Hope Co-Founder Monica Yunus said, “These ten beautiful Sing for Hope Pianos are testament to New York’s creative resilience, and we’re so grateful to Fosun for staying the course with us and continuing to champion art for all. While the world may not look the same as it did two years ago, we’re finding new paths forward.”
“As we continue to emerge from two years of relative isolation during the pandemic, the opportunity to share music and art in community really feels like a gift,” added Sing for Hope Co-Founder Camille Zamora.
Dine Around Downtown Food Festival Return after Two Years
The Alliance for Downtown New York, Lower Manhattan’s nonprofit business improvement district, welcomed 35 Lower Manhattan restaurants to the 2022 Dine Around Downtown festival at Fosun’s landmarked plaza at 28 Liberty Street on Tuesday, June 7. A mainstay in Lower Manhattan for over 20 years, this year’s event marked the festival’s first return to an in-person format since 2019 and featured the program’s virtual series host, award-winning chef and author Rocco DiSpirito.
Dine Around Downtown was launched in 1997 and has since become Lower Manhattan’s premier tasting event. Admission to the event was free and restaurants offered signature menu items and drinks ranging from $3-9. First-time participants made up half of the roster this year including: Alamo Drafthouse, Ampia, Benares, Bodega Gran Via, Café Patoro, Chinah Kitchen, Fulton Stall Market, The Fulton, The Greens on the Rooftop at Pier 17, Luke’s Lobster, Malibu Farm New York, ONE Dine at One World Observatory, OneSeed, Pi Bakerie, Sauce & Barrel, Schilling Restaurant & Bar, Treadwell Park, and Watermark Bar.
Over the past two years, Dine Around Downtown has been championing local restaurants throughout the neighborhood through a virtual “Cooking At Home” series that pairs host Rocco DiSpirito with local chefs as they show viewers how to make their favorite dishes.
“Dine Around offers an easy and affordable way to taste dishes from dozens of restaurants all in one place, said Downtown Alliance President Jessica Lappin. “We look forward to reconnecting the neighborhood with some of their faves and introducing them to some newcomers.”
Club Med, St. John, and Wolford, three of Fosun’s top consumer brands across continents also joined the event, together with 28 Liberty.
“Fosun and 28 Liberty are pleased to welcome back Dine Around Downtown, one of the most iconic events in Lower Manhattan,” said Thomas Costanzo, global partner of Fosun and CEO of Four Trees Asset Management. “In partnership with the Alliance, this event will showcase world-class dining options within our community. As Fosun celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, we continue the commitment to our social responsibilities and sharing the enjoyment of cultural events with our tenants, partners, and community.”
River to River Festival Promotes Compelling Contemporary Art
Fosun Hive, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), and the Alliance for Downtown New York have partnered to present “repose without rest without end” by Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born as part of the 2022 River to River Festival. The video and sound installation was displayed in 28 Liberty’s ground-level amphitheater and tells the coming-of-age story of a young Black girl as she rejects society’s beauty standards.
River to River is a cornerstone of Lower Manhattan culture, and Fosun welcomed Okpokwasili and Born’s new video and sound installation for public display in 28 Liberty’s amphitheater from June 12-26. Two live performance activations of the work took place at 8 pm on both Mondays during River to River.
The 2022 River to River Festival utilizes art to heal and celebrate the resiliency of New Yorkers. Festival installations and exhibits are free to the public, providing opportunities for connection.
The immersive piece takes its point of departure from Okpokwasili’s performance work Adaku’s Revolt. “Repose without rest without end” tells the story of a Black girl’s resilience after embracing her natural beauty through multimedia storytelling.
“We are thrilled to bring artists’ vision and energy to different sites across Lower Manhattan for everyone to enjoy, and excited to present Okwui and Peter’s work with LMCC’s long-standing partner, Fosun, in the amphitheater at 28 Liberty,” said Jess Van Nostrand, LMCC’s Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs. “We look forward to seeing visitors of all ages celebrate creativity with us!”
The above three events are significant efforts of Fosun and 28 Liberty’s commitment to corporate social responsibilities and support to the local communities. However, they are just the beginning of this year’s 28 Liberty community event series in the summer and the fall. Partnered with Alamo Drafthouse cinema located at the lower levels of 28 Liberty Street, Fosun will host summer movie nights open to all families in July, August, and September. Moreover, MoMath family day will return to the Plaza in August as well. Rooted in China, Fosun has been creating a global happiness ecosystem fulfilling the needs of one billion families in health, happiness, and wealth. Fosun’s efforts in globalization and ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) will never stop.
“Being an iconic landmark in Downtown Manhattan, 28 Liberty is the key force to support local development and economic recovery. The events since June are great examples of Fosun’s efforts to promote arts and cultural access to local residents.” Said Wei Bo, Global Partner of Fosun, Co-President of Fosun Hive Overseas, Chairman of Four Trees, and Executive Chief Representative of Fosun New York Office. “As Fosun hits another milestone – 30th anniversary, we will continue our strong commitment in ESG, sharing happiness with families worldwide.”
About Fosun
Founded in 1992, Fosun is a global innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world in Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing segments. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). In 2021, Fosun International’s total revenue was RMB161.3 billion and total assets amounted to RMB806.4 billion. Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.
About Fosun Hive
Utilizing “Hive City + Global Landscape” as its core strategy, Fosun Hive continuously leads the upgrading of industry-and-city integration. Through profound industry operations + industrial investment, Fosun Hive consolidates global industrial resources, focuses on customized industrial C2M model and well-positioned industries to promote the upgrading of urban industries and the high-quality development of the regional economy with the “Hive model”.
About 28 Liberty
28 Liberty, at the heart of downtown NYC, is the go-to destination in Lower Manhattan for recreation and best-in-class dining. The office tower’s 2.5 acre Fosun Plaza hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, from food festivals to arts programs to educational experiences and more. The 38,000-square-foot penthouse is home to restaurateur Danny Meyer’s latest endeavor, Manhatta, a restaurant and bar with sweeping panoramic views of the NYC skyline, and featuring a multifunctional event space accommodating up to 800 guests at three simultaneous gatherings. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Food Hall is among the tenants of the new 200,000-square-foot retail space at the base of the building. 28 Liberty is also bringing in over 30,000-square-feet of various food and dining options on the ground floor retail space. Whether exploring the latest cultural event or sipping cocktails at sunset from the 60th floor, 28 Liberty always offers something new to discover.
The showrunner of a TV series based on Esi Edugyan’s novel Washington Black says shooting in Nova Scotia for the past few months has felt like coming home.
Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, who is also a writer and executive producer on the Disney+ series, called Nova Scotia “one of the most gorgeous places” he’s ever shot. He also said the cast and crew have particularly appreciated connecting with local communities.
“Being able to tangibly touch and feel the Black Nova Scotian community here, which is such an important part of the book and important part of the show,” he told CBC Radio’s Information Morning on Friday.
“A barber cut my hair one day and just casually mentions that his family have been here for 500 years.”
Listen to Selwyn Seyfu Hinds’s full interview with Portia Clark:
Information Morning – NS10:17Washington Black production wraps in NS
The novel Washington Black follows a young Black man, George Washington Black — Wash for short — on an extraordinary series of adventures after he flees his former life as a slave on a sugar plantation in Barbados.
Wash’s journey takes him all over the world, but one of his first stops is Nova Scotia.
The TV adaptation of Edugyan’s story began shooting in the province in March, including in Lunenburg, The Ovens, Mount Uniacke and Halifax. It’s expected to wrap up production here next week.
Edugyan told CBC News in a recent interview that she wanted to show the complexities of Black settlement in Nova Scotia.
Esi Edugyan is the author of Washington Black. (CBC)
The character of Wash expects Nova Scotia to be a haven for him, given Canada’s connection to slavery as being the last stop on the Underground Railroad.
“He’s going into it, expecting to find that he’s fully accepted and greeted,” Edugyan explains, “and that ends up not being the case. He finds that this is a place of great fractiousness.”
The migration of Black Loyalists during the American Civil War made Shelburne, the town where Wash takes refuge in her book, the site of the largest colony of free Black people outside of Africa at the time.
However, as a result of the racism and discrimination the Black Loyalists faced, Shelburne was also where Canada’s first recorded race riots took place in 1784.
Will the Black community benefit?
An open letter written by Shekara Grant, a founding member of the Change is Brewing Collective, and posted on Instagram in February expressed concerns about people profiting from this difficult history without sharing the benefits with, or addressing the current problems facing the community the story is about.
Grant’s letter questions the inclusion and consultation of Black Nova Scotians in the show’s production planning. She wrote that while it’s important to share their stories of historic inequality, the Black community of south Shelburne is still dealing with environmental racism.
Since 2016, a group called the South End Environmental Injustice Society (SEED) has been lobbying unsuccessfully for access to uncontaminated drinking water.
From left: Actors Sterling K. Brown and Iola Evans, showrunner Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Dwayne Provo with the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs, director Wanuri Kahiu and actor Ernest Kingsley Jr. (Adams Photography)
When asked about these concerns, Hinds said, “I wanted to be able to come to this community and make and leave a tangible difference as much as I could.”
Hinds said his team has hired Black Nova Scotian background actors and crew members. In order to engage and involve the community, the production is hosting a series of events called Washington Black Talks.
“No single production can change the entire face of things, but I certainly think we’ve been able to have a substantial impact here,” Hinds said.
Washington Black Talks
Hinds said the events are open to the public, and a chance to meet and have open conversations with himself, other Black writers, actors and co-executive producer and star actor Sterling K. Brown.
While not exactly consultation events, he hopes having direct access to Black people who are making a living in Hollywood will make the dream more accessible for Black Nova Scotians who are also interested in careers in the industry.
“[It’s] just us talking to the community,” Hinds said. “I can tell you personally that my own path, what I’m doing now, didn’t come about until I met a director, Mr. Reggie Hudlin, who looked like me.”
The next Washington Black Talks event is Sunday, June 19, at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brook from 1 to 3 p.m. AT.
For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. You can read more stories here.
Being Black in Canada highlights stories about Black Canadians. (CBC)
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Several communities held observances of Memorial Day in the Madison area. Here are some events that happened on Monday.
Wisconsin’s largest and longest-running Memorial Day parade was held in Monona Monday.
Monona Memorial Day Parade
Wisconsin’s largest and longest-running Memorial Day parade was held in Monona Monday.
After a year away, the parade made its return. Sixty groups took part in the event this year.
Military personnel were honored with the proceedings.
Parade goers were excited to take part in the celebrations.
“Not having the parade was so sad for us. I really love getting together with everyone in town and just celebrating, that’s my favorite part,” parade attendee Jacqueline Cosgrove said.
After the parade, ceremonies were held honoring veterans and those serving in the military right now.
During the event, the flag was raised from half staff to full.
DeForest Memorial Day Ceremony
A Memorial Day service was held at Veterans Memorial Park in DeForest.
During the event, the flag was raised from half staff to full.
Attendees and speakers talked about the importance of recognizing fallen soldiers on Memorial Day.
“It kind of gets to me when people come up and thank you for your service, and I appreciate that, but really think about those people, they really made the ultimate sacrifice,” National Air Guard retired Brig. General Jerry Olsen said.
Olsen added there is no such thing as a happy Memorial Day because the day is meant to honor those who lost their lives for the United States.
Bill Harpold, president of the Belpre Area Veterans, hosted the Belpre Memorial Day ceremony at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre in 2021. (File Photo)
Romel Henderson, with American Legion Post 15, stood before a monument at City Park following the Memorial Day ceremony in 2021. (File Photo)
Romel Henderson, with American Legion Post 15, stood before a monument at City Park following the Memorial Day ceremony in 2021. (File Photo)
PARKERSBURG — Memorial Day programs organized by differing veterans organizations, funeral homes and service groups will be held Memorial Day Weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
In addition to ceremonies and parades, there will also be a couple of special events.
* On Saturday, MOV Tactical will hold its first Ruck N’ Run race at City Park in Parkersburg. The ruck run/walk will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. with the race to begin at 9 a.m. The registration fee is $30 at MOV Tactical, 409 32nd St., Vienna, or on the day of the race at the City Park Pavilion. More information is available by calling 304-699-9011, 304-480-1401 or 681-588-0144. All proceeds will benefit Disabled American Vets Chapter 52 Pioneer City.
* On Monday, a Memorial Day Picnic organized by DAV Pioneer Chapter 52 will be 1-4 p.m. at 835 DAV Road in Whipple. The event is open to the public and will include free music, food and drinks along with a raffle.
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Bill Harpold, president of the Belpre Area Veterans, hosted the Belpre Memorial Day ceremony at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre in 2021. (File Photo)
Elsewhere in the Mid-Ohio Valley, the Memorial Day services and parades will be spread out over the weekend, with one each on Saturday and Sunday and the rest scheduled for Monday.
* On Saturday, Sunset Memory Gardens on West Virginia 95 in south Parkersburg will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
This year’s program will be 9 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans Wall at the front of the cemetery with a rifle salute, flag folding ceremony and other activities. The cemetery’s Avenue of Flags will be on display through the weekend. Sunset will also be hosting a food drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 to benefit area veterans.
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* On Sunday, a ceremony will be 2 p.m. at Ravenswood Cemetery. It will feature speakers and county and city officials along with representatives from law enforcement agencies and local veterans groups as special guests at the ceremony.
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* In Belpre, the annual Memorial Day program will be 11 a.m. Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre, at the flagpole and veterans memorial dedicated in 2007 by the funeral home to veterans who have received services there.
The event is organized by Leavitt Funeral Home and the Belpre Veterans Association. The program will feature speakers, a rifle salute and the laying of a wreath and the playing of “Taps” during the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served at the funeral home.
* The Beverly-Waterford parade will be 9 a.m. Monday with lineup at Fort Frye High School and services at Beverly Cemetery, Waterford Bridge and Waterford Cemetery. The parade is sponsored by the American Legion Post 389. The speaker will be Washington County Commissioner James Booth. Post 389 will host a breakfast following the parade and ceremonies.
* In Marietta, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5108 will again sponsor the early morning parade from Harmar Elementary School to Harmar Cemetery with lineup at 7:30 a.m., the parade will start at 8 a.m.
American Legion Post 64 will conduct the annual downtown Marietta parade. Lineup begins at 9 a.m. on Wooster Street and the parade begins at 10 a.m. following Wooster Street and Fifth Street with a “pass and review” at Mound Cemetery. It will conclude on Putnam Street Bridge for a Memorial Day Ceremony with the Marietta Noon Lions and the Bridge of Heroes Dedication.
A project of Marietta Noon Lions, Bridge of Heroes seeks to honor the community’s military service members and veterans. During the weeks of Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, the Putnam Street Bridge will be lined with more than 100 flags dedicated to the brave men and women who have served the country.
Following the parades, there will be lunch served at the American Legion and VFW posts in Marietta.
* In Parkersburg, American Legion Post 15 will begin its day with a ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday at the post headquarters at 2505 Ohio Ave. in the traffic circle.
A full Memorial Day service organized by Post 15 will follow at 10 a.m. Monday at City Park at the veterans plaza next to the pond. There will be posting of the colors, speakers, “Taps,” a rifle salute and the laying of a wreath. The names of area veterans who have died since the last Memorial Day will be read.
* In Williamstown, American Legion Post 159 will be gathering at Tomlinson Park at 9 a.m. Monday for the annual parade. The parade will depart at 9:30 a.m. to the Riverview Cemetery on Waverly Road where the community will honor the deceased veterans by laying of the wreath by the Ladies Auxiliary and a rifle salute by the Color Guard along with “Taps.” Mayor Paul Jordan will be the guest speaker. A flag disposal ceremony and lunch will follow at the post.
* In Ripley, the Jackson County Veterans Memorial Day Service will be 11 a.m. Monday on the Jackson County Courthouse lawn. There will be speakers, including Jackson County Commissioner Mike Randolph, a Vietnam veteran, the posting of the colors, the national anthem, a rifle ceremony, wreath-laying and other activities.
Wayne Towner can be reached at wtowner@newsandsentinel.com
As the Texas Music Office’s Music Friendly Community program has grown to include more than 30 communities and cities, the events that the cities produce and promote continue to grow too. Check out what’s happening across Texas in the various communities in our Music Friendly Communities’ Events Round-Up:
DALLAS
EarthX Film, May 12-15, 2022, https://earthxfilmfestival.org/music/
The 2022 EarthX Film Festival is four days of film, music and interactive environmental programs and events set in the heart of Dallas Arts District, May 12-15th. Our mission is to bring awareness of the environmental crisis in order to create sincere action on both an individual and communal scale; to inspire local and global change on how we as humans affect our home planet and our fellow beings. We aim to include Texas, and the Southwest, in the conversation on climate change through compassionate, positive, truthful storytelling.
McKINNEY
The Texas Music Revolution is coming up June 3-4 in McKinney’s downtown. Attendance is expected to be around 5,000 with 3,500 of those being paid admissions (for access to special areas). Today’s report was we have 102 bands/music acts over two days! https://www.visitmckinney.com/event/26th-annual-texas-music-revolution/2522/
NEW BRAUNFELS
May 22nd it’s the SOLD OUT 24th annual KNBT Americana Music Jam, where a who’s who of Americana artists gather in support of the Crisis Center of Comal County and the Hill Country Youth Orchestra. Can’t wait to tell you about the good it does for the community!
New Braunfels is proud to welcome new resident, Grammy-nominated musician and producer, Alex Meixner. Alex will grace the Krause’s Cafe stage May 27 and 28
The 26th annual Two Ton Tuesdays are back! It wouldn’t be summertime without popular rock-a-billy band Two Tons of Steel holding court in Gruene Hall every Tuesday evening from June 7th through August 16th. If you haven’t felt the energy of Two Tons live, grab your dancing partner and get ready for a rockin’ night! Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm. Just $8 at the door. Make sure you come early for Swing Dance Lessons!
ODESSA
Odessa Arts is teaming up with the Ector Theater, the Texas Music Office, and Downtown Odessa, Inc. to host Battle of the Bands on July 2 during Firecracker Fandango.
Local talent will be able to upload their entry videos through May 15. The public will then be able to vote on their favorite band. Each vote costs $1, and the funds support Odessa Arts. The top four vote getters will perform live at the Ector Theater on July 2 live in front of a panel of judges that includes Marc Fort of the Texas Music Office, Adam Nunley, executive director of the Ector Theater, and Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s. Tickets are $5 for adults, under 12 free and available at theector.com.
The winner will receive a headlining slot for the closing night of Hot Summer Nights, a music video shoot, courtesy of Young Guns Entertainment, and graphic design services for logos, printed and digital assets courtesy of Kathy Swindler Creative.
PORT ARANSAS
Southern Coast Open and PALMFest are being held May 13 & 14.
https://southerncoastopen.com/
ROUND ROCK
We are kicking off our Music on Main springtime concert series today, May 4th, just one day shy of our Music Friendly Community-versary! In tandem with this, we have put up an art exhibit of concert photography from past Music on Main events by photographer Henry Huey in our Round Rock City Council Chambers Gallery (on view through September 6, 2022).
SAN ANTONIO
Taco Fest – this Saturday, May 14 – https://tacocapitaloftheworld.com/
Press – Santiago Jimenex to drop new album – https://www.sacurrent.com/music/san-antonio-conjunto-legend-santiago-jimenez-jr-will-play-taco-fest-this-weekend-drop-new-album-28864948
Tech Port Opens – new venue – https://www.sacurrent.com/music/san-antonios-new-tech-port-arena-and-smashing-pumpkins-combine-for-magical-night-of-music-28802026
WAXAHACHIE
Railyard Nights Concert Series
Saturdays in June – June 4, 11, 18, 25
This will be an annual concert series, with touring artists headlining and local artists opening each date.
October 29
Texas Country Reporter Festival – largest one day arts and music festival in the state of Texas
GO TEXAN Grown Local stage
We will have 7 Ellis County artists perform. June 1-30 artists can submit. July 1-31 the community votes. Lineup is announced in August.
