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"Rock Yourself Out - It's All In Allston" 02134
Philanthropic Objective:
To Assist Public Charities with Visibility and Raise Awareness of Important Causes and Other's Special Needs
The Haley House
In 2008 the Allston Village Street Fair-Urban Mardi Gras Event Sponsored the Haley House Charity. The Allston Village Street Fair is our opportunity to Celebrate the wonderfully unique Diversity, Culture and Cuisine of Boston, while Promoting the Haley House in Roxbury - www.haleyhouse.org The Haley House provides essential Job Training and Baking Skills to under and unemployed men and women, aspiring to obtain Economic Stability. Empowerment and Self-Sufficiency through Employment. The Job Training Program is supported through the Haley House Bakery and Cafe in Roxbury, and through the generous donations of people like you. The Haley House also sponsors a Cooking Class Program for At-Risk Teenagers.
2007 Allston Village Street Fair - The Franciscans Hospital for Children
Raffle Items:
Cafe Belo (Brazilian Cuisine) : Ten Full-Meal Gift Certificates
Billy Costa from the hit show TV Diner
Roland Julius "Boston's very own Elvis!"
BostonNOW Arts Section: Top 6 Things to Do this Weekend
A special thank you to Warren Scott and Boston Event Works our AVSF Event Production Company!
Many thanks to Overstock.com, Empire Education Group, Houghton Chemical Company, Clear Channel Outdoor, REI, Dunkin' Donuts, Boston Volvo Village, Glee Gum, WBZ Radio, Whole Foods Market, Monster Energy Drink, Hood, UTZ Chips, Honest Tea, Cabot Cheese, New England Dairy Council, Shaw's Supermarkets Inc., Marty's Liquor Store, Blanchards Liquor Store, Ardon Vinyl Graphics, Allston-Brighton TAB, DEAF, Inc., Art Shirt Design Company, United Site Services, McGeoghean Waste Systems, WZLX, Zoo New England, White Horse Tavern, The Kells of Boston, Allston Auto Works, New England Comics - Allston, Stop and Shop, for their sponsorship PLUS all those who donated and all the venues who are opening their doors!
Special thanks to The Boston Police Dept., The Boston Police Dept. D-14, Boston Parks and Recreation Dept., The City of Boston, and the Event Licensing Offices of Mayor Thomas M. Menino for their support and assistance!
This year's Allston Village Street Fair will showcase Boston's thriving art scene with Stage and Street Performances, Art Exhibits, Merchandise Vendors, an International Food Court, Arcade/Amusement Area and Live Band Music from 3 Stages. For a complete list of performers and pictures from last years event vist us at www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com
The 2007 and 2008 Allston Village Street Fair was a huge success and the 2009 AVSF Event will be even Bigger and Better. Here are some of the sights and sounds from last year's event.
Allston Village Street Fair
"A total SUCCESS because of YOU our neighbors!!"
Joan Pasquale, AVSF Executive Director and Producer
Darcie-Nicole Wicknick, Administrative Assistant
Oceana Sanchez, Administrative Assistant
Many Thanks to EC Promotions for their 2008 Design and Production Assistance.
A Message From The AVSF Executive Director and Producer
Many thanks to everyone who supports and participates in the Production of the Allston Village Street Fair - We can't do it without your Community Spirit, Assistance and Support. From the Entertainment Line-Up to the Clean-Up, Everyone is absolutely incredible and I can't thank you enough for all of your help.
No Doubt About It - ALLSTON ROCKS!!!!
THANK YOU EVERYBODY!!!!!
With Much Love and Appreciation,
Joan Pasquale, Executive Director
www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com
The Allston Village Street Fair is Created, Coordinated, and Produced by: ..
2007 AVSF Event
Special highlights included Special Guest appearances by Billy Costa from TV Diner, Boston's Elvis - Roland Julius, and sensational Raffle Drawings for prizes ranging from Restaurant Gift Certificates to Hotel Getaways - sponsored by businesses throughout Massachusetts! Raffle ticket sales benefited the Franciscans Hospital for Children..
Guests picked up Old Town Trolley Tours Shuttle Buses starting at 11:30 from the Guest Street Parking Garage at the corner of Guest and Market Streets in Brighton
We acknowledge the multitude of Companies and Volunteers for their Contributions and Support to make this Spectacular Event possible!
ABOUT THE 2009 STREET FAIR >>>>
On Sunday September 20th, 2009, Allston will be abuzz! From 12:00 until 6:00PM on Harvard Avenue between the Brighton Avenue and Cambridge Street intersections, Neighbors and Visitors will enjoy The Allston Village Street Fair following the annual Brian J. Honan 5K Road Race and Allston/Brighton Parade.
Harvard Avenue comes alive with Allston-Brighton Vendors and Restaurants, bountiful Corporate Giveaways (including Overtock.com, Dunkin' Donuts, Monster Energy Drink, UTZ Chips, Glee Gum, New England Dairy Council, Hoodsie Cups, and Cabot Cheese just to name a few).
The Children's Plaza features ReadBoston Storymobile, Fun with Sidewalk Sam, Zoo New England, Rami Salami, Jenny the Juggler and Banana, Dot the Clown, Jason Escape, etc. Amusements, including a 40' High Super Slide, Tiki Rock Wall, Moon Bounce, Arcade Games, Face Painting by Fictional Faces, and much, much, more!
.The Allston Village Street Fair brings a radiant array of Boston's finest musicians! The Street Fair's Main Stage Showcases Rock and Soul Music scheduled from Ayla Brown, Casey Desmond, Bird Mancini, Three Day Threshold, The Problemaddicts, J-Smooth, DJ Daz-One, Mondo Gecko, Velvet Stylus, Delhill, Jo Henley, Cahill, The Grown Up Noise, and Brian Bergeron. Street Performers also include Calvin Chin's Award-Winning Childrens Lion Dance Troupe, Traditional Chinese Fan Dancers and Martial Arts Exhibitions, Bloco AfroBrazil, The Boston Hoop Troop, Johara Snake Dance Theater, Costumed Super Heroes, Balloon Artists, and the Medieval Musician Mynce Pye.
In addition to Musicians and Artisans stationed at Various Shops and Vendor Stands, You have the opportunity to discover a multitude of unique Community Restaurants, Shops, and Clubs. This extravaganza is an All Ages, All Cultures, Urban Mardi Gras and Celebrates the entire Spirit of the Community! Be sure to take in Allston and Brightons' unique Restaurants and Shops while you are in the area! Right in the Neighborhood, you can Travel the Globe! It's ALL in ALLSTON!!
For more Information, Media Inquiries, Volunteer, or Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:
Main Stage
MC - DJ DAZ ONE
1. The Allstonians - 12:00 - 12:30
2. J-Smooth - 12:40 - 1:10
3. Bird Mancini - 1:20 - 1:50
4. Ayla Brown - 2:00 - 2:30
5. Three Day Threshold - 2:40 - 3:10
6. The Problemaddicts - 3:20 - 3:50
7. Casey Desmond - 4:00 - 4:30
8. Mondo Gecko - 4:40 - 5:15
9. Bacchus King - 5:25 - 6:00
2nd Stage
MC - ROB CREAN & KATY MCCRAW
1. Clare Sullivan School of Dance - Irish Step Dancers - 12:00 - 12:20
2. Johara and Snake Dance Theater Company - 12:20 - 1:00
3. Thea Hopkins and Henry Nigro - 1:00 - 1:30
4. Matt Shwachman Band - 1:35 - 2:15
5. Bloco Afro Brazil 2:20 - 3:00
6. Planetoid - 3:00 - 3:40
7. Strange Brew - 3:50 - 4:30
8. Mindset X - 4:40 - 5:15
9. Brunt of It - 5:25 - 6:00
STREET PERFORMERS
1. Odaiko New England - 12:00 - 1:30
2. Bloco Afro Brazil - 2:00 - 3:30
3. Boston Hoop Troop -3:30 - 4:30
4. Sidewalk Sam
5. Jenny the Juggler
6. Sara Krakauer - Balloon Twisting
7. Fictional Faces - Face Painting
8. Air Brush Tattoos
9. Jake & the Infernal Machine - Art/Vendor Gallery - 1:00 - 2:00
10. Zac Galen - 2:00 - 3:00
11. Degan Clinton - 3:00 - 4:00
O'BRIEN'S
1. The Thickness - 12:00 - 12:45
2. The Big Big Bucks - 1:00 - 1:45
3. Alley Blues - 2:00 - 2:45
4. Dead Like Death 3:00 - 3:45
5. Payload - 4:00 - 4:45
6. Super Power - 5:00 - 5:45
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