2011 East Harriet RoseFest Photos
Volunteers Needed!
Many volunteers are needed each year to make RoseFest successful. Please consider volunteering for a two hour shift or more. There are many options available. Just complete the RoseFest 2012 Volunteer Form and click submit. Or you can email Deb Schirber at info@eastharriet.org or call the East Harriet office at 612.824.9350 and leave a message.
East Harriet RoseFest 2011
With the heat index reaching 103, the popular place to be was in line at the dunk tank or licking an icy cold snow cone. Friends and neighbors gathered at the 6th annual RoseFest to enjoy live music from some fantastic local bands, the popular classic car event, inflatables, carnival games and tasty grilled favorites.
Celebrate Summer at Your Neighborhood Festival
Join your neighbors and friends at the East Harriet RoseFest on Saturday, July 16 from noon to 6 pm. The sixth annual neighborhood festival will offer something fun for all ages. There will be live music, the return of the popular classic auto show, food on the grill, inflatables, lots of new games, face painting, art projects,The Amazing Scott performing magic and creating balloon animals, yoga demonstration and information booths featuring local businesses.
Come and join us for a few hours or spend the day enjoying the festivities and celebrating summer!
Click on the RoseFest page for a schedule of events and live bands.
Come and join us for a few hours or spend the day enjoying the festivities and celebrating summer!
Click on the RoseFest page for a schedule of events and live bands.
Music 2011 Lineup
The Mammoth Catches Fire (Noon-1 pm)
Great neighborhood band that has been described as Modest Mouse meets The Beatles. www.myspace.com/themammothcatchesfire Hip Hop Freestyle Demo (1:15-1:45 pm) Local Hip Hop artists and poets will showcase their unique talent. The Word Party (2-2:45 pm) A local indie/electro/new wave band, playing original, rhythmic music. www.myspace.com/sosickofthewordparty Bill Geezy and the New Deal (3-4:15pm) Bill Geezy and the New Deal has a new "grassified" sound that marks a return to Bill's acoustic roots. Bill has spent decades compiling a large catalog of handcrafted, American, countrified, folk-rock songs, starting with his days performing on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion as a member of Stoney Lonesome Bluegrass Band. www.myspace.com/billygeezy The KGB Band (4:30-6pm) Fronted by vocalist/bassist, Karen Gustafson, who also leads the Girls Rock Camp in Minneapolis, the band plays a mixture of soulful blues and popular rock. The KGB has become a Twin City favorite. www.myspace.com/thekgbband Volunteers Needed For RoseFest 2010
We would love to have your help in making RoseFest, a neighborhood event held by neighbors for neighbors, a success in 2010.
A number of neighbors have already signed up to volunteer. To continue the tradition of this signature event being a great experience for those who attend we need to have volunteers to handle the food and beverage offerings and lead the publicity efforts. There are a total of thirteen lead volunteer roles. Ten of these have already been filled. If you volunteer for one of these positions you will be in good company. The responsibilities of each of these positions is well documented so you won't need to create anything from scratch. RoseFest has a history, so there is plenty of prior information to use and team members for support. Each of the five volunteer positions is different from the other, as a result, they cover an exciting range of interests and skills. Give it a read and contact us at info@eastharriet.org or 612.824.9350, if you are interested in joining the team and contributing to a fun and growing event. And remember, folks can volunteer as co-leads. Share the job with a neighbor! Below is a description of each role: |
RoseFest 2011 Event Schedule
Park Naturalist (Noon-4pm)
Nature Touch and See Table with live animals and fossils. Amazing Scott's Magic Tricks and Balloon Animals (1-3pm) The Amazing Scott has been entertaining Twin City audiences for over ten years. He will be performing close up magic and creating balloon animals much to the delight of young children and adults alike. Moe Bodyworks Yoga Demonstration (2:15-3:15pm) Drake Powe of Moe Bodyworks, will be doing a demonstration of Kripalu Yoga. Kripalu is a gentle style that focuses on developing the ability to pick up subtle messages from the body, helping to reboot our relationship with ourselves. We learn how to step out of the habitual competitiveness that we are caught in create and hold the space that allows self healing. It is great for all levels and ages. Come and relax into being! Inflatable Rides, Dunk Tank, Face Painting & Games (Noon-6pm) Yes, we'll have a moonwalk, but how about a 16' rock-climb slide and obstacle course. There will be games for kids to try their hand at winning prizes. We'll also have a face painting and kid's activity tent sponsored by local business, ARTrageous Adventures Art Studio. Classic Auto Show Extravaganza (Noon-6pm) Classic auto enthusiasts will enjoy getting a close look at over 25 classic autos, featuring MG coupes & roadsters, Triumphs and Nash Metropolitans. ReGo Electric (Noon-6pm) ReGo Electric will be on hand demonstrating their state-of-the-art electric conversion vehicle. Shop Local Information Booths of Area Businesses (Noon-6pm) A great opportunity to find out more about the products and services offered by a wide variety of our local businesses and members of the Nicollet -East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA). Great Food & Beverages (Noon-6pm) Volunteers will be grilling up some tasty hot dogs and brats with all the fixins'. So, grab some chips with that dog, kick back, listen to the music and enjoy the summer breezes. Live Music (Noon-6pm) Noon - 1pm - The Mammoth Catches Fire 1:15 - 1:45pm - Hip Hop Freestyle Demo 2 - 2:45pm - The Word Party 3 - 4:15pm - Bill Geezy and the New Deal 4:30 - 6pm - The KG Band |
2010 Live Music
Twin Town Guitar's Band Showcase - (Noon-2 pm)
Come see youth bands perform their 'final exam' as they wrap up their classes with a public performance. These bands have been putting in long hours of practice to springboard up to bigger venues. www.twintown.com
Half Demon Doll (2:30-3:15)
Look out for these ladies. They won the Rock Meets the Runway Battle of the Bands in NYC and after a stellar performance at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NYC, were signed to Little Steven Van Zandt's record label, Wicked Cool Records. wwwmyspace.com/halfdemondoll
The Word Party (3:30-4:15)
A local indi/electro/new wave band, playing original, rhythmic music. www.myspace.com/sosickofthewordparty
Howler With Friends (4:30-5:15)
East Harriet garage rockers enjoy performing high energy, up-tempo shows. www.myspace.com/howlerjams
The KGB Band (5:30-7:00)
Fronted by vocalist/bassist, Karen Gustafson, who also leads the Girls Rock Camp in Minneapolis, the band plays a mixture of soulful blues and popular rock. The KGB has become a Twin City favorite. www.myspace.com/thekgbband
Come see youth bands perform their 'final exam' as they wrap up their classes with a public performance. These bands have been putting in long hours of practice to springboard up to bigger venues. www.twintown.com
Half Demon Doll (2:30-3:15)
Look out for these ladies. They won the Rock Meets the Runway Battle of the Bands in NYC and after a stellar performance at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NYC, were signed to Little Steven Van Zandt's record label, Wicked Cool Records. wwwmyspace.com/halfdemondoll
The Word Party (3:30-4:15)
A local indi/electro/new wave band, playing original, rhythmic music. www.myspace.com/sosickofthewordparty
Howler With Friends (4:30-5:15)
East Harriet garage rockers enjoy performing high energy, up-tempo shows. www.myspace.com/howlerjams
The KGB Band (5:30-7:00)
Fronted by vocalist/bassist, Karen Gustafson, who also leads the Girls Rock Camp in Minneapolis, the band plays a mixture of soulful blues and popular rock. The KGB has become a Twin City favorite. www.myspace.com/thekgbband
RoseFest 20 10 Event Schedule
Pony Rides (Noon-5pm)
Take a picture of your children on our ponies. Tell your friends and family you went to a Dude Ranch for sumer vacation.
Inflatable Rides, Dunk Tank, Face Painting & Games (Noon-7pm)
Yes, we'll have a moonwalk, but how about a 16' rock-climb slide and ostacle course. There will be games for kids to try their hand at winning prizes. We'll also have a face painting and kid's activity tent sponsored by local business, Simply Jane.
Classic Auto Show Extravaganza (Noon-7pm)
Classic auto enthusiasts will enjoy getting a close look at over 25 classic autos, featuring MG coupes & roadsters, Triumphs and Nash Metropolitans.
Guitar Hero (Noon-7pm)
A new event for 2010! Challenge your friends or practice your own guitar skills ranging from beginner to expert levels. Don't miss the chance to become a rockstar as you jam to some of your favorite rock anthems! A scoreboard will be kept throughout the day and the highest score will be awarded a great prize.
Shop Local Information Booths of Area Businesses (Noon-7pm)
A great opportunity to find out more about the products and services offered by a wide variety of our local businesses and members of the Nicollet -East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA).
Great Food & Beverages (Noon-7pm)
Volunteers will be grilling up some tasty hot dogs and brats with all the fixins'. So, grab some chips with that dog, kick back, listen to the music and enjoy the summer breezes.
Open Eye Figure Theatre Driveway Tour Puppet Show: "The Adventures of Katie Tomatie: (2:00-2:30)
School is out for summer and Katie wants to do nothing. Planting her favorite tomatoes, she digs too deep in her garden and is surprised by Mr. Boo Boo, a funny skeleton that is full of life and ready for adventure.
Take a picture of your children on our ponies. Tell your friends and family you went to a Dude Ranch for sumer vacation.
Inflatable Rides, Dunk Tank, Face Painting & Games (Noon-7pm)
Yes, we'll have a moonwalk, but how about a 16' rock-climb slide and ostacle course. There will be games for kids to try their hand at winning prizes. We'll also have a face painting and kid's activity tent sponsored by local business, Simply Jane.
Classic Auto Show Extravaganza (Noon-7pm)
Classic auto enthusiasts will enjoy getting a close look at over 25 classic autos, featuring MG coupes & roadsters, Triumphs and Nash Metropolitans.
Guitar Hero (Noon-7pm)
A new event for 2010! Challenge your friends or practice your own guitar skills ranging from beginner to expert levels. Don't miss the chance to become a rockstar as you jam to some of your favorite rock anthems! A scoreboard will be kept throughout the day and the highest score will be awarded a great prize.
Shop Local Information Booths of Area Businesses (Noon-7pm)
A great opportunity to find out more about the products and services offered by a wide variety of our local businesses and members of the Nicollet -East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA).
Great Food & Beverages (Noon-7pm)
Volunteers will be grilling up some tasty hot dogs and brats with all the fixins'. So, grab some chips with that dog, kick back, listen to the music and enjoy the summer breezes.
Open Eye Figure Theatre Driveway Tour Puppet Show: "The Adventures of Katie Tomatie: (2:00-2:30)
School is out for summer and Katie wants to do nothing. Planting her favorite tomatoes, she digs too deep in her garden and is surprised by Mr. Boo Boo, a funny skeleton that is full of life and ready for adventure.
Thanks to Our 2010 Sponsors & Patrons
Gold Sponsor
Lakewood Cemetery
Silver Sponsors
UBS
Walker Methodist
Quality Coaches
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Bronze Sponsors
Nokomis Chiropractic
Amigo Service Center & Shell Rapid Oil Change
Metro Dental
Nicollet Ace Hardware
Parents Automotive
Twin Town Guitar
Patrons
Amelia's Flower and Garden Shoppe
Bryant Hardware
Calhoun Pet Supply/Kyle's Market
Euro Designs
Guse Hardware & Guse Green Grocer
The Hair-e-tic
High Moon Tai Chi & Chi Gong
Holistic Kneads
Frank Hornstein & Scott Dibble Campaigns
Keljiks Oriental Rug Cleaners
LaRue's
LifeForce Chiropractic
Lyndale Community School
Michelle Carroll- Usborne Books and More
Minneapolis Lock & Key
Moe Bodyworks
Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association
Our Kitchen
Pro-Systems
Sports Star Photography
Studio 107 Movement Integration
The Chair a Salon
The Classical Academy of Art
Lakewood Cemetery
Silver Sponsors
UBS
Walker Methodist
Quality Coaches
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Bronze Sponsors
Nokomis Chiropractic
Amigo Service Center & Shell Rapid Oil Change
Metro Dental
Nicollet Ace Hardware
Parents Automotive
Twin Town Guitar
Patrons
Amelia's Flower and Garden Shoppe
Bryant Hardware
Calhoun Pet Supply/Kyle's Market
Euro Designs
Guse Hardware & Guse Green Grocer
The Hair-e-tic
High Moon Tai Chi & Chi Gong
Holistic Kneads
Frank Hornstein & Scott Dibble Campaigns
Keljiks Oriental Rug Cleaners
LaRue's
LifeForce Chiropractic
Lyndale Community School
Michelle Carroll- Usborne Books and More
Minneapolis Lock & Key
Moe Bodyworks
Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association
Our Kitchen
Pro-Systems
Sports Star Photography
Studio 107 Movement Integration
The Chair a Salon
The Classical Academy of Art
Food/Beverage
The Food and Beverage Setup Lead is responsible for food and beverage setup and prep that occurs the day before the event.
If I am the Food/Beverage Setup Lead what do I do?
-Order and arrange for delivery of cooking equipment including grills, coolers/freezer etc.based
on a detailed 2009 list.
-Ensures sight is up on the day before the event ready for service & cooking crew to take over.
The Food and Beverage Cooking and Service Lead is responsible for overseeing the cooking and selling of food the day of RoseFest.
If I am the Food and Beverage Cooking and Service Lead what do I do?
- Oversee volunteers who are cooking and selling food the day of the festival.
-Delivers food to RoseFest participants in a timely manner.
If I am the Food/Beverage Setup Lead what do I do?
-Order and arrange for delivery of cooking equipment including grills, coolers/freezer etc.based
on a detailed 2009 list.
-Ensures sight is up on the day before the event ready for service & cooking crew to take over.
The Food and Beverage Cooking and Service Lead is responsible for overseeing the cooking and selling of food the day of RoseFest.
If I am the Food and Beverage Cooking and Service Lead what do I do?
- Oversee volunteers who are cooking and selling food the day of the festival.
-Delivers food to RoseFest participants in a timely manner.
Publicity
The Publicity Distribution Lead is responsible for the local distribution of the printed material.
If I am the Publicity Lead what do I do?
- Distribution of promotional pieces e.g. hanging of posters in businesses and door hangar
distribution to homes
- Distribution and take-down of neighborhood corner signage
- Creation and posting of all signage on the day of the Festival
If I am the Publicity Lead what do I do?
- Distribution of promotional pieces e.g. hanging of posters in businesses and door hangar
distribution to homes
- Distribution and take-down of neighborhood corner signage
- Creation and posting of all signage on the day of the Festival
Thanks!Thank you to volunteers, sponsors, patrons and contributors.
RoseFest is a community-building event and fundraiser for the East Harriet neighborhood in Minneapolis. 100% of the proceeds go directly back into neighborhood programs and projects. Last year's funds helped pay for the Farmstead's "Movies in the Park" and Winter KiteFest 2009. RoseFest is co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Lyndale Farmstead Park, Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association and the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association.  RoseFest 2009 Photos |
Thank you to our 2009 Volunteers, Sponsors, Patrons & Contributors!
Gold Sponsors: |
This festive summer get-together is East Harriet's signature event.
This year's festival is on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from noon - 8:00 p.m. at the Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Avenue South. This festival offers fun times and lasting memories for all ages. Join us for a day of great food, pony rides, inflatable rides, kids' games, classic auto show, business booths and live music all day long.
Events (Details below)
• Pony Rides (Noon - 5 pm)
• Inflatable Rides, Dunk Tank, Face Painting & Games (Noon - 8 pm)
• Classic Auto Show Extravaganza (Noon – 8pm)
• Experience Southwest Restuarants Tent (Noon – 8pm)
• Great Food & Beverages (Noon - 8 pm)
• Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour Puppet Show: “Little Grandpa’s Big City Adventure” (1pm)
• Hula Hoop Workshop (1:30-3pm) & Performance (7pm approx.)
• Live Music (2pm - 8 pm)
Music Line Up (Details below)
• We Valedictorians (lite) (12:30 p.m.)
• Half Demon Doll (2:00 p.m.)
• Burning Chrome (3:30 p.m.)
• KGB Band (5:00 p.m.)
(All Bands are from the East Harriet Neighborhood!)
Event Details
Pony Rides (Noon - 5 pm)
Take a picture of your children on our ponies. Tell your friends and family you went to a Dude Ranch for summer vacation.
Inflatable Rides, Dunk Tank, Face Painting & Games (Noon - 8 pm)
Yes, we’ll have a moonwalk, but how about Black Beard’s ship, and obstacle course. There will be games for kids to try their hand at winning prizes. We’ll also have a face painting and kids activity tent sponsored by local business, Simply Jane. Rumor has it we’ll also have very special guests sitting in the dunk tank chair. Practice your aim. It might be worth hitting the bull’s eye.
Classic Auto Show Extravaganza (Noon – 8pm)
Classic auto enthusiasts will enjoy getting a close look at over 25 classic autos, featuring MG coupes & roadsters, Triumphs and Nash Metropolitans. Vote for your favorite classic auto in the ‘Kid’s Choice’ and ‘Ladies Choice’ awards. Sponsored by local business, Quality Coaches.
"Experience Southwest Restaurants" Tent (Noon – 8pm)
A great opportunity to find out more about the variety and value our local area restaurants offer. Pick up your map and "passport" for participating restaurants. Visit all "Experience Southwest Restaurants" for you complimentary RoseFest item. (Items will vary by establishment.)
Great Food & Beverages (Noon - 8 pm)
Volunteers will be grilling up some tasty hot dogs and brats with all the fixins’. So, grab some chips with that dog, kick back, listen to the music and enjoy the summer breezes... they’ll make you feel fine.
Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour Puppet Show: “Little Grandpa’s Big City Adventure” (1pm)
It's just another day in Little Grandpa's neighborhood, until alien creatures leave their little baby to take a nap. When "Glubby" wakes up, he is afraid of everything - until T.J. asks for him to help him find his lost kitten. A cross-generational urban puppet
extravaganza for all. Written by Michael Sommers. Composed by Victor Zupanc. Performed by Rachael Davies, Dan Peltzman, Nicholas Marcouiller, Mahmoud Hakima. Accompanied by Nikolas Wintersmith.
Hula Hoop Workshop (1:30-3pm) & Performance (7pm approx.)
Meet Laura, East Harriet’s resident hula-hoop artist and learn how to make your own hula-hoops. It’s a great opportunity to learn some simple moves as well as experiment with more advanced techniques. All ages are welcome to join in the fun! Later in the evening during a band break, Laura will perform her original choreographed hula-hoop dance move to music.
Take a picture of your children on our ponies. Tell your friends and family you went to a Dude Ranch for summer vacation.
Inflatable Rides, Dunk Tank, Face Painting & Games (Noon - 8 pm)
Yes, we’ll have a moonwalk, but how about Black Beard’s ship, and obstacle course. There will be games for kids to try their hand at winning prizes. We’ll also have a face painting and kids activity tent sponsored by local business, Simply Jane. Rumor has it we’ll also have very special guests sitting in the dunk tank chair. Practice your aim. It might be worth hitting the bull’s eye.
Classic Auto Show Extravaganza (Noon – 8pm)
Classic auto enthusiasts will enjoy getting a close look at over 25 classic autos, featuring MG coupes & roadsters, Triumphs and Nash Metropolitans. Vote for your favorite classic auto in the ‘Kid’s Choice’ and ‘Ladies Choice’ awards. Sponsored by local business, Quality Coaches.
"Experience Southwest Restaurants" Tent (Noon – 8pm)
A great opportunity to find out more about the variety and value our local area restaurants offer. Pick up your map and "passport" for participating restaurants. Visit all "Experience Southwest Restaurants" for you complimentary RoseFest item. (Items will vary by establishment.)
Great Food & Beverages (Noon - 8 pm)
Volunteers will be grilling up some tasty hot dogs and brats with all the fixins’. So, grab some chips with that dog, kick back, listen to the music and enjoy the summer breezes... they’ll make you feel fine.
Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour Puppet Show: “Little Grandpa’s Big City Adventure” (1pm)
It's just another day in Little Grandpa's neighborhood, until alien creatures leave their little baby to take a nap. When "Glubby" wakes up, he is afraid of everything - until T.J. asks for him to help him find his lost kitten. A cross-generational urban puppet
extravaganza for all. Written by Michael Sommers. Composed by Victor Zupanc. Performed by Rachael Davies, Dan Peltzman, Nicholas Marcouiller, Mahmoud Hakima. Accompanied by Nikolas Wintersmith.
Hula Hoop Workshop (1:30-3pm) & Performance (7pm approx.)
Meet Laura, East Harriet’s resident hula-hoop artist and learn how to make your own hula-hoops. It’s a great opportunity to learn some simple moves as well as experiment with more advanced techniques. All ages are welcome to join in the fun! Later in the evening during a band break, Laura will perform her original choreographed hula-hoop dance move to music.
Music Line Up Details
We Valedictorians (12:30 p.m.)
A popular indie/electro/new wave band. Recently won the prestigious Radio K Battle of the Underage Bands at First Avenue. The Band plays original, rhythmic music. www.myspace.com/wevaledictorians
Half Demon Doll (2:00 p.m.)
Look out for these ladies. They won the Rock Meets the Runway Battle of the Bands in New York City and after a stellar performance at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NYC, and were signed to Little Steven Van Zandt's record label, Wicked Cool Records. www.myspace.com/halfdemondoll
Burning Chrome (3:30 p.m.)
An area band that draws strong influences from the Grateful Dead,
Santana, Wilco and Eric Clapton. Burning Chrome is rock at heart with
excursions into everything with a guarantee that each song will be a
minimum of 6 minutes and a maximum of, well, somewhere around 18. They
write their own material because the best things are still hand made.
www.burningchromeband.com
The KGB Band
Fronted by bass/vocalist Karen Gustafson, who also leads the Girls Rock Camp in Minneapolis, the band plays a mixture of soulful blues and popular rock, the KGB has become a Twin Cities favorite.
www.myspace.com/thekgbband
A popular indie/electro/new wave band. Recently won the prestigious Radio K Battle of the Underage Bands at First Avenue. The Band plays original, rhythmic music. www.myspace.com/wevaledictorians
Half Demon Doll (2:00 p.m.)
Look out for these ladies. They won the Rock Meets the Runway Battle of the Bands in New York City and after a stellar performance at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NYC, and were signed to Little Steven Van Zandt's record label, Wicked Cool Records. www.myspace.com/halfdemondoll
Burning Chrome (3:30 p.m.)
An area band that draws strong influences from the Grateful Dead,
Santana, Wilco and Eric Clapton. Burning Chrome is rock at heart with
excursions into everything with a guarantee that each song will be a
minimum of 6 minutes and a maximum of, well, somewhere around 18. They
write their own material because the best things are still hand made.
www.burningchromeband.com
The KGB Band
Fronted by bass/vocalist Karen Gustafson, who also leads the Girls Rock Camp in Minneapolis, the band plays a mixture of soulful blues and popular rock, the KGB has become a Twin Cities favorite.
www.myspace.com/thekgbband