The Juneteenth Music Festival occurred on June 14, 2014 in Denver's Historic Five Points district. It attracted over 20,000 attendees and featured over 150 vendors along with cultural and educational programming. This included a parade, youth activities, health/environment exhibits, and a performance by Grammy-nominated group Les Nubians. The festival aimed to celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth and foster community empowerment through partnerships with local organizations.
Ed Begley, Jr. Receives 1st George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Awa...GoogleNewsSubmit
California Greenworks, a non-profit charitable organization presented actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. with their first George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Award on September 13, 2015.
Ed Begley, Jr. Receives 1st George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Awa...GoogleNewsSubmit
California Greenworks, a non-profit charitable organization presented actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. with their first George Washington Carver Environmental Legacy Award on September 13, 2015.
Music Basti' was started in 2008 to work with and empower street children through music. The project is currently working to develop a music program that teaches the children about music as well integrates messages about human rights education and life skills. It focuses on helping the children to develop self- identity, value orientation and attitudes. Alongside this, it endeavors to join together community needs of children at risk, particularly street children and urban slum children, with the efforts of the music community.
Music Basti is run by IDEA (Integrated Development Education Association), and supported by The YP Foundation. It works with Aman Biradari, and Bridge Music Academy. Music Basti was selected for the Change Looms development and assessment program in July 2009, the program supports the work of young people working for social change (Pravah and Ashoka).
The project has worked with various musicians and volunteers in Delhi, combining professionals with student volunteers and musicians. It aims to develop a collaborative and positive relationship between the music community, individuals and institutions, and through them raise awareness about the issue of child rights, and the use of the arts, particularly music to create this awareness.
Brandi Veil UN Speaker Presentation on Transformational EventsBrandi Veil
Amidst the global crisis of a dysfunctional old paradigm, a new
renaissance of human culture is underway. A blossoming phenomenon of Transformational & Music Festivals, immersive participatory realities that are having a profound life-changing
effect on millions of lives.
With attendance at Festivals growing in the millions annually, many attendees have had life-changing experiences at them and are deeply passionate about sharing the culture with their friends, family and social networks.
Brandi introduces a new audience via new systems for global partners to align a new type of pro-social workforce with established NGOs, communities and with local government officials.
The accompanying presentation is a copy of the Brandi Veil’s speech at the World Information Technology (WIT) Conference presenting to the United Nations on Environment and Health.
“This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of an emerging market--Transformational & Music Festivals.”
Hello SAN Members,
Please take moment to read the June 2014 issue of the SAN newsletter.
This month we feature:
- URGENT request for Stem Cell Donors!
- Event recap of the May 27 "Colours in Asian Cultures" event
- National Aboriginal Day on June 19
- OPS Pride Network (OPN) chair Binh Lu on how the OPN is working towards inclusion in the OPS
PROGRAM: 2022 Bloomington Early Music Festival: Celebrating Women in Early MusicBloomingtonEarlyMusi
Digital program book for the 2022 Bloomington Early Music Festival: Celebrating Women in Early Music! May 22-27: Visit www.blemf.org for more info and to watch the free concerts!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO ALL.
BLEMF 2022 is dedicated to celebrating women in early music, highlighting the presence, influence, and artistry of women across nine centuries of musical culture and music-making. From the convents of the medieval period through the salons of the early 19th century, women participated in music as composers, performers, poets, patrons, and listeners; from positions of political, religious, and social power; in front of audiences and behind the scenes.
BLEMF 2022 gives such women the stage—those long-remembered and those only recently rediscovered—to bring the music they made in their time to our audiences today.
PROGRAM: 2022 Bloomington Early Music Festival: Celebrating Women in Early MusicBloomingtonEarlyMusi
Digital program book for the 2022 Bloomington Early Music Festival: Celebrating Women in Early Music! May 22-27: Visit www.blemf.org for more info and to watch the free concerts!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO ALL.
BLEMF 2022 is dedicated to celebrating women in early music, highlighting the presence, influence, and artistry of women across nine centuries of musical culture and music-making. From the convents of the medieval period through the salons of the early 19th century, women participated in music as composers, performers, poets, patrons, and listeners; from positions of political, religious, and social power; in front of audiences and behind the scenes.
BLEMF 2022 gives such women the stage—those long-remembered and those only recently rediscovered—to bring the music they made in their time to our audiences today.
Gala expressions case study by sorevellersZahmat Bashua
This event is being organized by Jewne Johnson (the founder, Stage Performance Teacher, Radio host of In Da Industry for CKCUFM) and Zahmat Bashua (Creative Director for the Society of Revellers, Advertising Manager for Boxhouse Apparel, Fall Down Gallery Art and Fashion show). The two who have several years’ experience in the fashion and Artistic worlds, have created an opportunity for those in the fashion, Art and music industry to network and gain exposure.
The Link between Tourists’ Motivation, Perceived Value and Consumer Loyalty: ...inventionjournals
Several destinations have engaged in extending the film festival to influence potential tourists to make their initial decision to travel. The film festival is considered to be a destination branding tool that requires special attention in order to create tourists’ loyalty to a particular cultural event. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the motives that influence tourists to travel and participate in a festival, its perceived value and loyalty. A questionnaire was conducted to collect primary data from a convenient sample of international tourists selected for this purpose from 09 to 17 July, 2016. Exploratory factor analysis revealed four motivation factors (relaxation, cultural knowledge, family togetherness and prestige) that influence tourists to participate in the film festival. While structural equation modeling revealed that motivation to attend the festival has an insignificant relationship with tourists’ loyalty, tourists’ perceived value has a significant mediating relationship between tourists’ motivation and loyalty. Limitations, recommendations and areas that need special attention that can increase knowledge in the body of literature in this neglected area were also discussed.
ARTISTIC CONCEPT OF GAMBYONG COLOSSAL DANCE IN FESTIVAL FORMAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : The "Colossal Gambyong Dance" Festival is one of the festivals created to foster a sense of
caring for an artistic heritage that leads to empowerment of the environment. The method used in this research is
the community service research method, with the aim of taking action on cultural preservation, developing
community MSMEs, embracing the younger generation to love art and develop creative ideas, and performing
arts and cultural festivals. By using this method, this Festival can be realized without fear of intersecting with
social changes in the community, because it still embraces the cultural values of the local community. The artistic
concept of the Gambyong Colossal Dance Festival uses a performance concept that utilizes rice fields after
harvest, bamboo and straw as an effort to utilize the environment and artistic value of the Festival. The result of
this research is an arts and cultural festival that carries the theme of nature and the environment by presenting the
"Colossal Gambyong Dance" Festival as a form of collaboration between artists, academics and the community.
KEYWORDS : Festival, Artistic, Gambyong Dance
2. JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Juneteenth Music Festival occurred on Saturday June 14, 2014
in the Historic 5 Points district of Denver, Colorado. The festival
serviced 20,000+ attendees who were able to experience an
excess of 150 merchandise, civic and market place vendors.
The festival featured the annual Juneteenth Parade, Youth Engagement Zone, Wellness Education Zone, Green Eco
Education Zone, live art exhibits, Miss Juneteenth Pageant and a feature performance from Les Nubians, a Grammy
nominated and world recognized recording duo.
Overall, the Juneteenth Music Festival provided value for the surrounding community by connecting its community
with local organizations who raise awareness surrounding important health and ecological issues along with fostering
interactions with elected officials, community leaders, and local businesses.
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5. MISSION
Our mission is to engage the community with the historical significance of Juneteenth, while creating a framework
for economic, educational and social empowerment in youth and adults.
6. HISTORYJuneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865; the day that Texas slaves learned of their freedom. It is
commemorated across the United States and is an official holiday in Texas.
In Denver, the Juneteenth celebration began in the early 1950’s and eventually grew to be the nation’s largest
celebration of its kind in the 1980’s. As economic and social challenges began to plague Denver in the early 1990’s,
Juneteenth’s image was negatively impacted due to violence during the festival, resulting in declining attendance
and public support.
In the early 2000’s several groups of community leaders worked to keep the festival as a part of the city’s heritage,
but were unable to attract large masses of attendees seen in the festival’s heyday.
In 2012, Juneteenth Music Festival LLC. was formed by a group of entrepreneurs who recognized the opportunity to
reinvent the image of Juneteenth and rebrand the celebration to the city of Denver. Through the coordination of
local community resource organizations, city government, and corporate sponsors the group was able to rejuvenate
the festival to its highest excitement and attendance levels.
In 2013, the Juneteenth Music Festival expanded its reach and programming through increased participation of
vendors, corporate and civic partners. The festival successfully facilitated The Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Juneteenth
Parade, Juneteenth Car Show, Youth Engagement Zone and Juneteenth Music Festival Concert.
In 2014, Juneteenth Music Festival aimed to improve the consciousness of its community focusing on Health and
Environmental awareness. Partnering with Green For All, Livewell Colorado, 350org Denver and others, the festival
created its first Green and Wellness Zones. Attendees learned composting and recycling strategies along with urban
farming demonstrations.
7. 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
Kicking off with its Miss Juneteenth Pageant, 7 distinguished young ladies participated in the our Pageant hosted by City Councilman
Albus Brooks and attended by Denver’s first Lady, Mary Louise Lee in the Crossroads Theater on Five Points. 1,500 parade
participants, including Mayor Michael Hancock, Chief of Police Robert White, Councilman Albus Brooks, Rep. Rhonda Fields, Rep.
Angela Williams, Rep. Beth McCann, VIPs and community leaders participated in the parade. Announcements of participants in the
parade were made by Dr. Jim “Dr. Daddio” Walker of AM 760 and Denver Radio staple of over 35 years. Saturday night’s festivities
ended with a 1 hour performance by Gammy nominated duo, Les Nubians.
In 2014, the Juneteenth Music Festival increased its programming from 2013, by facilitating its first Eco Wellness Area and Wellness
Zone. These areas withing the Festival gave attendees the opportunity to connect with local organizations dedicated to raising
awareness surrounding health and environmental issues. 12 local elementary and middle schools participated by creating murals
covering various topics including the history of Juneteenth and illustrating the effects of climate change.
9. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ZONE (Y.E.Z.)
Focusing on education, community engagement, and entertainment, the Juneteenth Music Festival teamed with
12 community resource organizations supporting youth to create the Youth Engagement Zone. Along with
interactive art projects and urban farming demonstrations, the festival facilitated a program where young
entrepreneurs participated as vendors. Participants trained two weeks and received education on the local and
historical significance of Juneteenth while developing tactics and business skills to produce a profitable booth.
The overall aim of the festival for youth participation was to provide information and opportunities to be
engaged in Juneteenth and be able to connect with local organizations that support education enrichment.
10. MISS JUNETEENTH PAGEANT
Miss Juneteenth is the brand ambassador of the Juneteenth Music Festival. Her mission is to educate youth on the
historical significance of the holiday and engage the public in the celebration through service to her community.
After a 4 year hiatus in 2013, the Juneteenth Music Festival successfully facilitated the Miss Juneteenth Pageant.
7 young women (ages 14 – 18) competed to be crowned as the festival’s brand ambassador. Contestants were required
to submit an essay regarding the historical significance of Juneteenth, perform 5 hours of service for the Ronald
McDonald House and attend bi-monthly pageant training, which included instructions on public speaking, leadership
and professional /ballroom etiquette.
Miss Juneteenth and Colorado
Governor John Hickenlooper
12. 2014 JMF MILESTONES
Participation
• 2013 Vendor Booth Participants ~ 150 (138 in 2013)
Attendance
• Attendance ~20,000
Increased Community Impact
•Developed and created partnerships for future involvement with corporate sponsors, community resource organizations
and elected officials
Increased Visibility
•Established working relationships with media sponsors (Urban Spectrum, Five Points News, Denver Weekly News, The
Denver Post, Sandbox Radio, KUVO, and continued the growth of general public awareness of Juneteenth and its significance
in Denver and surrounding communities
Improved Perception
•Successfully rebranded Denver’s Juneteenth celebration as the Juneteenth Music Festival
13. 2013 JMF MILESTONES CONT.
Increased Corporate Sponsor Participation
CenturyLink, The Bean Foundation, US Bank, McDonalds, The Denver Foundation, Hennessy, Engage 8, Angel Flight Track
Club, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Janus Capital Group, Big O Tires, Xcel Energy, RTD, Five Points Business District,
Belvedere, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Albus Brooks District 8, Five Points
Business District, Brandis Meeks, Pipkin-Braswell, Coffee at the Point, Five Points Plaza
Co-Ordinated the US Bank Juneteenth Emerging Business Program
• Partnered with US Bank and the Denver Office of Economic Development to create the US Bank Juneteenth Emerging
Business Program, which assisted participating vendors in licensing, setting up business accounts and business planning
Non Profit Fiscal Partners:
Engage8, Angel Flight Track Club
Safety
• 2012 – 2013 | Zero safety events