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Seventh Annual
Illumination: a magical evening of music and lantern-making under the stars

Sat., Aug. 18th, 2007 at Tongore Park in Marbletown (off Rt. 209)
6:30pm with this year's second seating at 8:30pm (music goes until 10pm)

Fireflies and fans of music alike will be on hand for our 7th annual ILLUMINATION. This event is a family and community tradition offering children from ages three  to 93  the opportunity to express their artistic side by making beautiful lanterns to share with everyone. The members of Marbletown Arts Association provide the lantern structures  that are decorated on site by participants with festive ribbons, feathers, sequins and paint that we'll have on hand. We then hang them at dusk to be  admired by all while the sun is setting. This event, combined with community fellowship, live music, and complete with an old-fashioned ice cream truck makes for a truly magical summer evening experience.

This year, with a special grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, we will have a musical second seating for adults (at 8:30 PM) , featuring the talents of singer/songwriter Machan. Machan softly weaves her inviting vocal around warm Brazilian rhythms and adult pop melodies, spiced with hints of jazz and world music. This year Machan releases her new CD, "Motion of Love", which showcases the many facets of her exotic adult-pop-meets-jazz sound. Everyone is urged to bring a picnic, a bottle of wine and enjoy her music under the stars while the lanterns are lit.

Our first seating at 6:30 pm will provide children of all ages with some exciting entertainment (as they are making their lanterns) by the band POOK, the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston. The ensemble plays original compositions and arrangements of traditional rhythms from around the world with a special focus on music of the African Diaspora. They will be joined by their collaborators from Energy, Junior Energy and the Energizers, three award-winning dance ensembles featuring performers ages 5-19.

Tickets are  available at the event. Admission is $ 8 per adult, children free. All funds go to support the arts in Marbletown.  For more information  call Barbara at 845-626-3700. See below for directions to the park. 

Machan's website:http://www.geishagirlmusic.com

POOK: http://www.cometodada.org/ccedrums/pook.htm

Bart Thrall opener: http://cdbaby.com/cd/thrall