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WHAT: American Red Cross Blood Drive
St. Patrick’s Day theme, free t-shirts gifted to all presenting donors!

WHEN: Tuesday, March 15, 2011, 1:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
WHERE: Lemnitzer Armory, Tryon St., Honesdale, PA

WHAT: Root Out Your Rhythm Tour Event, Open Mic Night Out
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 2011, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Narrowsburg Inn, Bridge Street/Narrowsburg, NY

The very same Roots & Rhythm crew that brings the best music and arts festival to NEPA for  six years running, is pleased (and determined) to bolster their commitment to providing quality community enrichment as well as entertainment throughout the year.

Please join Roots & Rhythm, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, at the upcoming community blood drive, hosted at Lemnitzer Armory (Tryon St. in Honesdale) on Tuesday, March 15^th.  The public is encouraged to stop by and roll up their sleeves from 1 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

The Roots & Rhythm crew embraces this opportunity to bring a bit of fun and a bit o’the Irish as they “play it back” to the community and its members who support the music and arts festival year after year.

All presenting blood donors will receive a St. Patrick’s Day themed t-shirt, compliments of the American Red Cross!  For information about the blood drive or to volunteer to help in any way, please contact Jennifer O’Reilly at (570) 729-7989, jennjoreilly@gmail.com

Also, Roots & Rhythm’s “Root Out Your Rhythm Tour” announces their next venue and night-out event!

Join the Root Out Your Rhythm Tour at Narrowsburg Inn on Bridge St. in Narrowsburg, NY on Friday, March 18^th from 6 to 9 P.M. as we pump up the volume with our first Open Mic Night Event!  Friday night, March 18^th, all those brave enough to sing into the golden mic are welcome!  In effort to supplement the Roots & Rhythm Music and Arts Festival sustainability cause, Narrowsburg Inn will generously donate $1 per bottled beer sold between 7 and 8 P.M.!  Free admission.

Last month’s Root Out Your Rhythm Tour event was attended by a great mix of nearly (or maybe more than that; it was standing room only!) 100 supporters and people stopping in to see what the event and the festival are all about!    For more information about ROUR Tour events, please contact Kelly Koch at (570) 352-4768, kellykoch@paupackhills.com.

Himalayan Institute Residents Support Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Festival

HONESDALE, PA (March 4, 2011)—The Sixth Annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm, Music & Arts Festival was officially announced last night by Mayor Jonathan Fritz at a special event for sponsors hosted by the Wayne Hotel. The Himalayan Institute (HI) will be continuing in its role as a major contributor with in-kind support in the form of volunteer services and additional resources. The one-day festival relies on over 225 volunteers every year; many of whom live and work at the Institute just north of Honesdale. In addition, the Institute’s Director of Local Operations, Brian Fulp, chairs the 2011 Roots & Rhythm Board of Directors and also serves as the Volunteer Coordinator and Webmaster.

In his remarks, Mr. Fulp said, “This is more than just a simple one-day happening. It’s a cultural event that brings music, fine artisans, quality kids’ programming, and fun family entertainment that this community would otherwise never have access to.” Michael Stanton, Market Manager and General Manager of Bold Gold Media Group, echoed Fulp’s comments, “The reason we’re involved is because we believe in the community; we believe in doing things locally; we believe in Main Street, USA and our heart is in Honesdale and the surrounding communities. Roots & Rhythm brings people from all over the area not just to downtown Honesdale but all over and brings everybody together.” The festival has brought an estimated 21,000 music and arts fans to the greater Honesdale area during the past five years.

Casey Early-Krueger, resident staff at the Himalayan Institute, volunteered for last year’s event and says, “I remember the feeling of people’s spirits lifting as we all came together when the music started pumping and feet started moving and grooving. It was euphoric!”

This year’s event marks the beginning of a new era of sustainability, environmental and economic. Single-stream recycling is a heralded development on the environmental front. For economic sustainability, the famed raffle of year’s past has returned, including a new one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Jeff George guitar. The Board announced a new fundraising tour called “Root Out Your Rhythm” to bring festival activities to area communities every month of the year. Also, look for new event merchandise adding baby and children’s attire to the brand. Festival events include a pre-party at a location yet to be named and an after-party at The Limerick on Main Street, sponsored by the Harvey Agency, The Limerick, and Classic Hits 105 and Thunder 102.

Music will begin downtown at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011 and end in Central Park that evening around 10 p.m. The downtown music is sponsored and funded by downtown merchants and area businesses. At 1:45 p.m. the first act to take the Main Stage in Central Park is Ryan Hartt & The Blue Hearts with a synthesis of West Coast sounds. At 4:15 p.m., Seth Walker will bring his blues and roots music with an eclectic blend of guitar and soul-filled vocals. Award-winning singer, songwriter, and fiddler Carrie Rodriguez is next up at 6:15 p.m. Closing out the festival at 8:35 p.m., is Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Dave Alvin, well-known in the current Americana music scene. For more information about the festival, see www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com.

The Institute’s annual ten-day Members’ Homecoming Program begins the same weekend as the festival and organizers expect HI members from around the world to take part in the activities celebrating and supporting the local community. This Members’ Homecoming Program is part of the special programming throughout 2011 celebrating the Institute’s 40th Anniversary, culminating in the commencement of the Year Long Group Meditation, which begins November 2011 and finishes November 2012. Hundreds of meditators are anticipated to participate by meditating up to an hour each day. For more information about the Members’ Homecoming Program, see www.himalayaninstitute.org.

February 18, 2011 Root Out Your Rhythm Fundraising Tour at the Wayne Hotel 5pm till 8pm

Stormy weather and whatnot of this season may have you deeper into the winter blues now than times past, so I’d venture a bet that while usually you may not mind the slower pace of life January to March, you’ve got more than a bit of cabin fever by now and maybe a moody Monday Valentines wasn’t as “hot” as you would have liked, (it was after all MONDAY, Monday! ARGH!)???

So even if your New Year’s resolution wasn’t to make your social time pay dividends somehow, someway; I’ve got a perfect solution to end your pain, get you out so you can shake off some rust, stop spending so much of your valuable time in the doldrums, and actually ENJOY yourself without having to leave on a jet plane or such!

What? You ask? Come join the Roots & Rhythm volunteer crew for a special “Root Out Your Rhythm” Tour Event! This month’s event launches our FIRST-EVER, thus DEBUT, that means never-ever seen the light of day before; Roots & Rhythm Trivia Contest! Prizes, fun, laughter, a chance to show off your knowledge of music, Honesdale, Roots & Rhythm IN Honesdale…C’mon, we all know you think you’re the smartest cookie in town (or out) anyway, so come show off!

When? This lah-dee-dah engagement will be hosted at The Hotel Wayne, (1202 N. Main St., Honesdale, PA) on Friday, February 18th from 5 to 8 p.m. Can you say HAPPY HOUR(s)?????

Why? Well, Roots & Rhythm is on the mission to be a sustainable festival year to year and the “Root Out Your Rhythm Tour”, is among many of our first steps where R & R seeks to bring events and awareness of all things Roots & Rhythm, and from time to time, some music to your ears! January was The Crackers at Paupack Hills Country Club, February is this FAB Trivia Contest, and March is lining up nicely but I simply cannot make any “BIG” announcement as of yet, sorry!