Mardi Gras Burner Ball -a Benefit Party For the Common
Ground Collective in New Orleans.
Saturday February 24th at the Acorn Theater in Three
Oaks MI.
This multi room costume/dance party will feature DJ's,
the Environmental Encroachment Marching Band, Rhythm
Works African drumming ensemble, a Mardi Gras costume
contest, and a special screening of the short
documentary "Solidarity, not Charity", a film that
chronicles Common Ground Collective's heroic ongoing
relief and rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. This
event is an intentional gathering that will celebrate
the Soul of New Orleans and will bring together
conscious party people from across the midwest in the
spirit of Love, Community, and Radical Self
Expression.
Performers will include:
Rudeboi-Drum and Bass
Nate Manic-Caliber/Bad Advice Bear Chicago
Sean Conlon-Funk D'jour-Soular Powered Productions
Lou Dooben-Afrodelic beats
Brett Padgett-Fontanelle Umbrella
John Darbyshire-Rare Grooves
Rhythm Works African Drumming Ensemble
Environmental Encroachment Marching Band
Adam Abstrakt-Electro House-Rapid Eye
Terrance Dizko-House-Groove Hustlers
Tom Slick-House-Groove Hustlers
Dj Vincent Valay-House-Groove Hustlers
Jonathan Ian-Goa/ Acid Techno-Log2
Dan Dementia-Goa/ Acid Techno-Log2/ Local303
Rich D-Techno/ Trance-Log2/ Local 303
Dj Decend-Breaks-BrokenSoul/ Rapid Eye
Sure Shot-Drum and Bass
Solace(LivePA)-Drum and Bass-FresherSouthern/ TechSin
Costumed freaks who enjoy a good strut
Catering by Belle Via Market in Three Oaks.
Sound by Log2.
$15 admission
Doors at 8, music at 9 and goes til way past your
mommas bedtime.
Interested volunteers or those with questions can
contact Sean at: mardigrasburnerball@yahoo.com
The Acorn theater is a beautiful venue located in SW
Michigan near I-94/US12 in the funky little town of
Three Oaks. It is about an hour and ten minutes from
Chicago. This is a fully legal/licensed venue and due
to Michigan Liquor laws outside alcohol cannot be
brought in. There will however be a bar inside serving
until 2am. Directions and general info about the Acorn
can be found at www.acorntheater.com
The address is:
Acorn Theater
111 N. Elm ST.
Three Oaks, MI 49128
Common Ground's mission is to provide short term
relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the Gulf
Coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the
communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common
Ground is a community-initiated volunteer organization
offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work
gives hope to communities by working with them,
providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes
people working together to rebuild their lives in
sustainable ways.
www.commongroundrelief.org
Ground Collective in New Orleans.
Saturday February 24th at the Acorn Theater in Three
Oaks MI.
This multi room costume/dance party will feature DJ's,
the Environmental Encroachment Marching Band, Rhythm
Works African drumming ensemble, a Mardi Gras costume
contest, and a special screening of the short
documentary "Solidarity, not Charity", a film that
chronicles Common Ground Collective's heroic ongoing
relief and rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. This
event is an intentional gathering that will celebrate
the Soul of New Orleans and will bring together
conscious party people from across the midwest in the
spirit of Love, Community, and Radical Self
Expression.
Performers will include:
Rudeboi-Drum and Bass
Nate Manic-Caliber/Bad Advice Bear Chicago
Sean Conlon-Funk D'jour-Soular Powered Productions
Lou Dooben-Afrodelic beats
Brett Padgett-Fontanelle Umbrella
John Darbyshire-Rare Grooves
Rhythm Works African Drumming Ensemble
Environmental Encroachment Marching Band
Adam Abstrakt-Electro House-Rapid Eye
Terrance Dizko-House-Groove Hustlers
Tom Slick-House-Groove Hustlers
Dj Vincent Valay-House-Groove Hustlers
Jonathan Ian-Goa/ Acid Techno-Log2
Dan Dementia-Goa/ Acid Techno-Log2/ Local303
Rich D-Techno/ Trance-Log2/ Local 303
Dj Decend-Breaks-BrokenSoul/ Rapid Eye
Sure Shot-Drum and Bass
Solace(LivePA)-Drum and Bass-FresherSouthern/ TechSin
Costumed freaks who enjoy a good strut
Catering by Belle Via Market in Three Oaks.
Sound by Log2.
$15 admission
Doors at 8, music at 9 and goes til way past your
mommas bedtime.
Interested volunteers or those with questions can
contact Sean at: mardigrasburnerball@yahoo.com
The Acorn theater is a beautiful venue located in SW
Michigan near I-94/US12 in the funky little town of
Three Oaks. It is about an hour and ten minutes from
Chicago. This is a fully legal/licensed venue and due
to Michigan Liquor laws outside alcohol cannot be
brought in. There will however be a bar inside serving
until 2am. Directions and general info about the Acorn
can be found at www.acorntheater.com
The address is:
Acorn Theater
111 N. Elm ST.
Three Oaks, MI 49128
Common Ground's mission is to provide short term
relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the Gulf
Coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the
communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common
Ground is a community-initiated volunteer organization
offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work
gives hope to communities by working with them,
providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes
people working together to rebuild their lives in
sustainable ways.
www.commongroundrelief.org