Coexistence Festival Artists
Saturday, May 5 • 11am - 6pm
FREE Outdoor Arts & Music Event
George St., New Brunswick
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Indigo Girls
Special Acoustic Show
Saturday, May 5
No Tickets Necessary
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20 years after they began releasing records as Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to mellow with age. You could say it's just not in their constitution: Devoted environmental and social-justice activists and lifelong music-industry mavericks, the Girls have spent their entire career pushing boundaries on a variety of fronts. Why stop now?
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Richie Havens
Saturday, May 5 |
Richie Havens is gifted with one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960's. Havens' Woodstock appearance proved to be a major turning point in his career. As the festival's opening act, he held the multitudes spellbound for nearly three hours. Called back for yet another encore, he improvised a song based on the old spiritual "Motherless Child" that became "Freedom," which eventually reached an audience of millions.
For four decades, Havens has used his music to convey messages of brotherhood and personal freedom. With over twenty albums released and a rigorous touring schedule, he continues to view his calling as a high one. As he told The Denver Post, "I really sing songs that move me. I'm not in show business; I'm in the communications business. That's what it's about for me."
For more info: Richie Havens
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Tibetan Monks
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Drepung Loseling Monastery
Saturday, May 5 |
Sacred Buddhist music and dance performances which combine multiphonic chanting, music and dance into an unforgettable experience. The pieces are drawn from original temple dances performed for thousands of years in Tibet. The ancient rhythms and colorful, intricate costumes will delight audiences of all ages.
For more info: Drepung Loseling Monastery |
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Hot Peas ‘n Butter
Saturday, May 5 |
A unique children's musical group with the mission of (founded on the premise) reaching kids through music without lowering musical standards – professional quality music performance that takes creativity and production to a whole new level.
For more info: Hot Peas 'n Butter |
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Star Fish
Saturday, May 5 |
Star Fish is a brand new fun, hip, rockin’, jammin’ kids/family music band, born and based in Maplewood, NJ, that is ready to take over the world of family friendly entertainment. If you are between the ages of 2 and 92, get ready for a new musical adventure that will rock your world. StarFish has landed.
For more info: Star Fish |
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Yosi & The Superdads
Saturday, May 5 |
Popular composer and performer of children's songs, Yosi, performs his original and traditional songs that are whimsical, imaginative and enthusiastic for his young audiences! Yosi has won the 2006 Children's Music Web Award Best Recording for Younger Children (ages 5-8) and was honored with SIX NATIONAL AWARDS: Dr Toy, Smart Play Smart Toy Award, 2004 NAPPA Honors Award, 2004 Children's Music Web Award Best Song of the Year (ages 5-8) - "Stinky Blues", 2004 National Parenting Seal of Approval , 2004 iParenting Media Award, & 2004 Adding Wisdom Award. His popularity is demanding that parents and the world of children's media stand up to take notice of a bright new star who really knows how to reach out to kids everywhere. “For those too young to stay up for "American Idol," Yosi Levin is the biggest rock star there is!” Associate Press
For more info: Yosi Music |
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Vusi Mahlasela
Saturday, May 5 |
Mahlasela, an accomplished guitarist, percussionist, composer, arranger, band leader and performer, has bridged generations at home and abroad. His sound is a hybrid of folk, world, blues and soul, one that connects South Africa's Apartheid-scarred past with its promise for a better future. Over the past three years of heavy, world-wide touring and spreading his message, Mahlasela has remained true to his roots.
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Lisa Bodnar
Saturday, May 5 |
Front porch soul rock. A little bit of everything and a lot of incredible voice. Lisa's distinct vocals weave through her engaging melodies. Whether it's before festival crowds or coffee houses, this act will please and leave you wanting more of this new genre that you have been waiting for....
For more info: Lisa Bodnar
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Eletfa Folk Band
Saturday, May 5 |
For over thirteen years Életfa has enjoyed success throughout America; from the authentic violin-based group sound to classic Hungarian folk stylings, Életfa has traditional Hungary down pat. Some players are born in the US and some in Hungary, but no matter where their source, the sound is authentic and lively, packed with folk spirit….The band plays for Hungarian enclaves around the U.S. Catch them if you can, Életfa spends a lot of time on the road, touring the country.
For more info: The Eletfa Folk Band |
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Csurdongolo Folk Dance
Saturday, May 5 |
| The whole group is impressive in their knowledge of the many rich Magyar (Hungarian) songs and dances from the villages of present-day Hungary and Hungarian villages in Transylvania and Slovakia. Each region of Hungary has its own particular style of music and dance, and staying authentic in presenting them, the group generally wears the appropriate folk attire of the region where the piece originates from. The wide age range within the group permits the knowledge to be passed from generation to generation. |
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Hoh Daiko Drummers
Saturday, May 5 |
A traditional Japanese drum group whose playing is inspired by the teachings of the Buddha switching from drum to drum, keeping the rhythms going as they move from position to position in a graceful choreography that is evocative of some martial arts stances and body movements. It is exhilarating to watch—and to perform. All of the Seabrook drummers regard their group as a spiritual activity that requires discipline and unity among the members. Not all the drummers are Buddhist or, indeed, ethnically Japanese. But as Ellen Nakamura has said while introducing a Hoh Daiko program, "they do regard their drumming as a form of meditation."
For more info: Hoh Daiko Drummers |
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Middlesex County Police and Fire
Pipes and Drums Band
Saturday, May 5 |
In the early part 2004 two emergency service workers united with a common goal. Tom McGovern, a police officer, and Paul DeLeo, a professional firefighter, conspired to found the very first Middlesex County Police and Fire Pipe Band. Their intention was to provide honor and remembrance for fallen brothers in service. As well, the band would participate in fundraisers for brothers in need and contribute to charitable causes.
For more info: MCPF Pipes & Drums |
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Odessa Klezmer Band
Saturday, May 5 |
Odessa Klezmer, under the direction of Ed Goldberg, brings the happy dance music of the Klezmirim music to mainstream America. The musicians have been playing klezmer for the last 18 years. Ed was brought up playing Eastern European and polka music in Elizabeth, NJ, on the road for 25 years touring with the band led by Jimmy Sturr, a 14-time Grammy award winning polka artist.
For more info: Odessa Klezmer Band |
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Mexican-American Organization
Saturday, May 5 |
Nucani Unani
Equator Folkloric
Saturday, May 5 |
Hagua
Guatemalan Folkloric
Saturday, May 5 |
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Health Fair & Safe Kids Events |
A Focus on Health
Saturday, May 5 & May 6
Location: Health & Wellness Area
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| Free health screenings will be provided by Johnson & Johnson and the Visiting Nurses Association of NJ. The screenings will include cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure testing. Nurses and Wellness Professionals will be available to answer your health and wellness questions. In addition, information and product samples will be available from McNeil Nutritionals, Animas, and LifeScan. Information from Johnson & Johnson supported community initiatives such as Safe Kids, Campaign for Nursing’s Future, and Access2Wellness for underinsured and uninsured will also be available. |
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| Court TV’s Digital Fingerprinting for Kids event is a child safety program offering FREE digital fingerprinting for kids around the country. Its mission is to help prevent crimes against children by providing parents and guardians with tools such as digital fingerprints and safety tips. Court TV has fingerprinted thousands of children since the program’s initiation in 2002. Each child receives an 8 x 10 printout with photo, fingerprints and places for personal information such as height, weight, and hair color. New for 2007, the first 300 kids attending each event will receive a free DNA kit. Information and fingerprints are strictly for the privacy of the families, and no information is stored or held. |
Don't forget to visit the
Family Craft Tent
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