The evening will kick-off at 8 P.M. with opening act, chart-climbing country band, Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers. Headlining renowned performers, the Dave Keller Band will take the stage at approximately 9 P.M.

This fund raising event will have a cover charge of $10 and serve to keep the annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival sustainable. Proceeds from the gate fee will directly benefit this year’s festival. Chef Mike of the Riverview Restaurant at Rusty’s will offer a special menu of cash “bar fare” and a limited cash bar will serve adult and other beverages.

Detailed information, additional images and links to video clips for previewing the fabulous performers participating at the Pre-Festival Party can be obtained by visiting the facebook pages, “Honesdale Roots And Rhythm”, “Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers” (also on myspace.com), “Dave Keller Band”, either band’s websites at www.zoemuth.com, www.davekeller.com or www.YouTube.com.

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!

Facebook 101 Free Seminar offered in Honesdale

.The Greater Honesdale Partnership will be hosting “Facebook 101”, a FREE business seminar for GHP members, on February 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Community room at the Visitors Center. This seminar is sponsored by the GHP and facilitated by Gina Lenz of Gina Lenz Photography with assistance from Brian Fulp of the Himalayan Institute.

Have you wondered what all the buzz about Facebook is about? Plan on attending this informative free seminar to learn how Facebook can help you successfully market YOUR business in these tough economic times. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Facebook, how it works, how it can help you and your business, and how to get started!

Seminar registration is closed but visit http://visithonesdalepa.com for information about upcoming seminars offered by the Greater Honesdale Partnership

Dear Music & Arts Enthusiast: 

I’m writing as the chair of this year’s 6th annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival, Honesdale’s FREE music event & more. 

Do you really KNOW the festival? I want to share two things with you now and ONE BIG SURPRISE. 

One- Our Commitment: We are continuing our efforts to support the community by delivering fun family entertainment. This includes the now famous Tunes and Tales program sponsored by the Wayne County Arts Alliance, and a variety of FREE musical talent that will run throughout the day into the Honesdale night all around Main & Church Street area. 

By improving upon these key elements, we are exposing our community to a variety of arts and entertainment that we wouldn’t otherwise have access to. This has always been the goal of the R&R Festival and is guaranteed to inspire guests from our immediate Wayne county community, and the broader tri-state region to visit Honesdale time and time again. 

Two- Sustainability. We have more than 100  sponsors that make this festival a reality. Without their financial support this event would never happen. By looking to the future, along with sponsorships, we are organizing fundraisers throughout the year named “Root Out Your Rhythm” that will help propel the festival into the next decade.  

Whether you are a guest, volunteer, or sponsor we thank you for your past and future support. More than 200 people are involved in making this festival a reality and it’s proof that we stand strong together as a community. 

I invite you to be part of something bigger than yourself, Honesdale, and all of Wayne county. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, June 18th and visit Honesdalerootsandrhythm.com for regular updates keep your eyes open for that ONE BIG SURPRISE! 

See you there! 

Brian Fulp
Chair
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm
Music & Arts Festival

February 18 Root Out Your Rhythm Fundraiser

Roots & Rhythm Trivia Contest Fundraiser!
WHAT: Root Out Your Rhythm Tour PRESENTS “Roots & Rhythm Trivia Contest
WHEN: Friday, February 18, 2011, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hotel Wayne, 1202 Main St., Honesdale, PA

The Root Out Your Rhythm Tour proudly announces their 2nd fundraising event! Following an unprecedented successful tour launch in January at Paupack Hills Country Club with music by The Crackers, we welcome all-comers to and shake off that cabin fever and spend a night among friends, all while showing off your knowledge about all thing Roots & Rhythm at our first ever trivia contest!

Prizes will be awarded for correct answers! The Roots & Rhythm crew will make you feel right at home at the first-ever Roots & Rhythm, Root Out Your Rhythm Tour Trivia Fund Raising Event at Hotel Wayne, 1202 Main St., Honesdale, on Friday, February 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

For more event information, please contact Kelly Koch at (570) 352-4768, email: KellyKoch@paupackhills.com.

Self-Transformation Program Participants at the Himalayan Institute

Program runs from May 1 – Sep 30, 2011
Learn and practice the art of organic gardening while participating in the Himalayan Institute Residential Program. This five-month apprenticeship provides hands-on experience and training in organic gardening techniques, as well as the full range of educational programs and community activities available to Institute residents.

We will focus on organic methods for composting, mulching, seed propagation, greenhouse techniques, plant selection, crop planning, bed preparation, soil types, planting calendars, pest and pathogen control, seed saving, irrigation, and cultivation. You will receive practical skills and knowledge to manage your own garden and to teach others the basics of organic horticulture. The program begins with a month-long Self-Transformation Program, included in the cost.

For an application and more info, visit the Himalayan Institute website here:
http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/calendar/seminardetail/21bca42e-6ef0-49b6-aa2f-30d515ba0bc8.aspx
Price includes private room accommodations and vegetarian meals. For more information, call 570-253-5551 ext. 3018 or e-mail residential@HimalayanInstitute.org.

College Bound with Sweet Smelling Biodiesel

HONESDALE, PA (December 27, 2010) – High-school senior Rebecca Harvey fuels her 1991 Volkswagen Jetta with refined oil donated by the Total Health Center (THC) located at the Himalayan Institute just north of Honesdale.  She and her father, Dave Harvey, converted the engine to run on waste vegetable oil (WVO) after some careful research.  They purchased an older, mechanical diesel vehicle and had to restore it prior to the conversion.  “They’re happier running veggie oil than the newer cars with computers,” says Mr. Harvey.  The gas mileage ranges from 40 miles per gallon in town and 50 on the highway.

In the northeastern Pennsylvania winter, vehicles with converted engines use both diesel and WVO.  They must be started with diesel and rely on the heat from the engine to warm the oil before it will flow well.  Converted cars must purge the WVO from the injection system after reaching their destination so it does not gel in the lines while parked.  Whereas WVO from restaurants requires substantial refinement to be car-ready, oil from the THC’s shirodhara program need only be filtered.

Shirodhara is an ancient ayurvedic healing therapy for clearing and calming the mind. The highlight of the treatment is the steady streaming of warm oil on the forehead for up to 15-20 minutes preceded by a 20-30 minute massage of the feet, neck, and shoulders and followed by a scalp massage.

“Shirodhara is amazingly soothing to the nervous system,” says Mick Grady a licensed massage therapist at the Himalayan Institute’s THC.  “It is directed at that part of the brain involved in engaging with the world, being alert and decisive.  That steady, warm flow helps us let go of our random thoughts and mental chatter.”  Himalayan Institute shirodhara oil is a proprietary blend of nut and flower oils and other botanical extracts known for their adaptogenic properties.  Adaptogenic herbs are known to be balancing and restorative.

“Rebecca’s been very dedicated to make our trips to go look at colleges as green as possible even taking fuel with us,” says her father.  They were surprised to find actual vegetable oil pumps at Oberlin College in Ohio had actual pumps.  She’s looking at majoring in environmental concerns related to the social aspects of getting people to take action to reduce, reuse, recycle.  “Even if people don’t do the same thing, maybe there’s something else they can take and do to make a difference.”

Asked about the odor of combustion with shirodhara oil, Mr. Harvey says, “It’s wonderful.  It smells fragrant and pleasant in the car and out in the street, kind of like burnt lavender.  Used restaurant oil smells more like fatted french fries.”

To learn more about waste vegetable oil and biodiesel engines, you can visit http://www.homebiodieselkits.com/oilguide.  To learn more about shirodhara and other therapeutic techniques offered at the Total Health Center or to schedule an appointment, you can call (570)647-1500 or click http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/Health/AboutTheCenter.aspx.