Maripolooza 2011 is brought to you by The Mariposa School in Cary, NC!
Maripolooza ~ September 24, 2011, 12:00pm - 6:00pm ~ Rain or Shine
The 4th annual family-friendly festival will feature performances by local musical and performing arts groups, great food, tons of children’s activities, a silent auction you won’t want to miss, various local vendors, and much more! Maripolooza will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary, NC. The show will go on rain or shine! Admission is free and all-inclusive Children’s Activities wristbands are only $5.00. Below, you’ll find information about our winning line-up, Silent Auction items, Picnic in the Park, the Mariposa School’s 10th Birthday Celebration and more! Browse the website or contact us via our contact page to find out more details about Maripolooza 2011! We’ll see you there!
We are excited to announce our 2011 Performers!
Robin McDonald
- Robin McDonald is a freshman attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Currently, she has not declared a major but is interested in studying music and elementary education.
The Liam Turnage Band
- The Liam Turnage Band features Liam, an 8-year-old, who has been playing the drums since he was 2 years old. Liam likes British rock/pop music and will play a few songs that he likes including a Beatles song! Liam’s talented sister and dad back him up playing guitar, keyboard, and tambourine.
- ArtStream is a regional organization based in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area whose mission is to create artistic opportunities for individuals in communities traditionally under-served by the arts. We are a consortium of compassionate, professional, experienced artists who wish to serve the needs of our clients. Our goal is to reach out to members in various groups such as persons with disabilities, seniors, people with short or long term illnesses and their families or caregivers, immigrants, veterans, people who are grieving, and students and teachers. Our purpose is to inspire and help heal through various art forms such as theatre, puppetry, visual arts, multimedia, music, and dance. This is accomplished through interactive workshops and productions, on-going classes, seminars, performances, and training.
- Mind the Gap is a rock and roll band, covering a wide variety of music from the 1960s to present, including a few originals. MTG is formed from a group of IBM’ers with engineering backgrounds, bringing not only great sound but a few fun surprises to each show. Having day jobs allows the band to also pursue another key interest, giving back to those in need. Mind the Gap is a nonprofit organization and donates the band’s income to worthy charitable organizations.
Ira and Friends
- An upbeat combination of acoustic slide blues, rock, and Americana. Ira founded “NC Blues in the School” as well as the “NC Hops and Roots Festival”. He has played at various schools including The Mariposa School as well as The Tammy Lynn Center.
The Cary Family YMCA SuperSkippers
- Founded in 1994, the SuperSkippers are a performance and competition jump rope sports team, dedicated to promoting physical fitness through jump rope as a lifetime sport and fostering confidence, discipline, responsibility and leadership.
- On a dark, and stormy night… Five friends gathered to play and sing, the old, the new, the borrowed, and the blues. The picking was good, the midnight hour came and went, driving to work the next morning would take an extra cup of coffee. They discovered how much they really enjoyed the work that didn’t feel like work, the laughs, the sound of trio harmonies, and the natural ease in finding the elusive groove. “We gotta make the time to do this again, this is fun. It’s bona fide!” they said. Several dark and stormy nights later a moniker for the five was chosen. They call themselves The Hey Brothers, “Makers of the Fine Bluegrass”.
- Four guys, four voices, and one passion… music. The Windsor Oaks Band combines crafty guitar licks, heart-pounding drums and bass, and ear catching melodies to create music that fuels them. Hopefully it fuels you. Life can be tough, but the Windsor Oaks Band does what it can to make you leaves your troubles behind. So stand up, clap your hands and by all means… sing along!
- Who says you can’t rock on the other side of the hill? Based in Raleigh NC, this band was formed by 4 handsome and independently wealthy mid-lifers out of sheer boredom and a common love of Rock and Roll. What started as a whim has evolved into a legend in their own minds. Bringing life to the party since 1999, they specialize in neighborhood parties, high school reunions, over 30 year birthday parties, celebrations, club parties, wedding parties and special events.
The Winning Line-up!
Here is Maripolooza’s Schedule of Events so you know where to be and when!
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | The Liam Turnage Band |
| 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | ArtStream |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Mind The Gap |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Recognition |
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | Ira & Friends |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | SuperSkippers |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Hey Brothers |
| 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Mariposa’s 10th Birthday Celebration |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | The Windsor Oaks Band |
| 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Silent Auction Winners Announced |
| 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | The Mid Life Crisis Band |
The Maripolooza 2011 Silent Auction!
You will not find a better Silent Auction to shout about! Every year, Mariposa has been able to connect with businesses and organizations in the community who graciously donate their products and services to Maripolooza’s Silent Auction. The Auction will begin promptly at noon and close at 4:30 PM. The winners of each item or package will be announced at 5:00 PM. Featured items include gift baskets and gift certificates from local businesses and organizations, tickets to sporting events of local athletic teams, golf packages, Disney Park Hopper Passes, performing arts and theater tickets and two American Airline tickets which are valued at $1000.00! These are only some of the awesome items you could go home with! You do not have to be present to win, so make sure to check it out and place your bids!
More Exciting Details About Maripolooza!
Let us pack your Picnic In The Park!
Let the Koka Booth Amphitheatre pack your next picnic! Their new Virtual Café offers a variety of food items from appetizers to desserts for all Amphitheatre events. Your order will be waiting for you when you arrive on-site at the Amphitheatre! From Summertime salads and fresh fruit to chicken wraps and dessert trays, the variety of choices will not disappoint. Click HERE to explore your options and place your order today!
We’re Capturing the Fun on Film!
Jo Garvin of Jo’s Photomojo has been a photographer in the NC Triangle area since 2009. She enjoys working with children and families of all ages, needs and abilities and is very excited about serving as our Official Event Photographer. Pictures will be available for purchasing via Jo’s Photomojo’s Online Gallery following the event, so make sure to find her if she doesn’t find you!
The Voices of Maripolooza!
We are excited to announce the voices of MARIPOLOOZA 2011! Melanie Sanders from NBC 17 will open the festival and serve as our Mistress of Ceremonies from 12 PM - 2 PM. Mark Stafford, Mariposa’s Executive Director, will follow up as the Master or Ceremonies from 2 PM - 4 PM. Afterward, WRAL’s Debra Morgan will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies from 4 PM - 6 PM. We are excited to have these members of our community celebrate and support the festicause!
Sweet Deal!
We will be celebrating a very exciting occasion during Maripolooza this year: The Mariosa School’s 10th Birthday! Make sure you are there to help us sing the birthday song and enjoy a slice of birthday cake, compliments of Sweet Escape Bakery!
Listen Up!
A BIG thank you to Curtis Media for spreading the word about Maripolooza 2011! Click HERE to listen!
Help Us Help You!
Are you interested in having a booth at this event to showcase your business/organization? If so, we would love to have you! Please contact eearle@mariposaschool.org or visit our Sponsors page for more information.