Featuring a variety of live music and entertainment, including the Eco-fashion Show (Sat. 1:30 p.m.).
Saturday (May 3)
10:30 a.m.
Mila Vocal Ensemble (A capella)
Travel with Mila Vocal Ensemble on a journey of Eastern and Central Europe as they present traditional music created by village folk throughout the ages. Sustainable music, locally grown!
Noon
Amwaaj (Middle Eastern)
Meaning "waves" in Arabic, Amwaaj is a Minnesota-based ensemble dedicated to sharing the rich
beauty of traditional and classical Arabic music. Members include Salah Fattah (violin, oud), Laura Harada (violin, oud), Dawn Doering (nay, flute), Alexis Hernandez Abreu (cello, percussion), and Tim O'Keefe (riqq,
Egyptian tabla, oud), with guest vocalist Moez Zikroui.
1:30 p.m.
Eco Fashion Show
It’s stylish and easy to be fashionably earth-friendly in the Twin Cities. Models will feature apparel and accessories made of sustainable fabrics and recycled materials that are friendly to both the earth and its inhabitants.
2:30 p.m.
New Roots Duo (Guitar)
Virtuoso finger-picking guitar duo featuring Ben Woolman (acoustic baritone guitar) and Dan Schwartz (acoustic lap-steel guitar).
4:00 p.m.
Southside Aces (New Orleans Jazz)
A six-piece traditional New Orleans style jazz band performing in the tradition of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, and the countless working bands of the Twentieth Century.
Sunday (May 4)
10:30 a.m.
Light of the Moon (String band)
Performing a wide variety of songs and dance music rooted in the old-time string band tradition, as well as dipping into the musical melting pot of traditional music from the American South to serve up blues, gospel and bluegrass.
Noon
Willow Brae (Irish and Scottish)
Accomplished harpist Andrea Stern and multi-wind player Laura MacKenzie convey the warm resonance of traditional Irish and Scottish music with loving expertise. The duo's renditions of airs, songs and dance tunes present a rich spectrum of Celtic music, featuring Celtic harp, wooden flutes, whistles, pipes, concertina and voice.
1:20 p.m.
Magic Mama (Kids and adults)
An "Eco-Edu-tainer" performing organic hip-hop and world beats for the whole family. Her music delivers an empowering and hope-filled message of love and respect for all, and inspires creative thinking and Earth-friendly actions. Audiences are invited to play along using provided instruments made of natural and recycled materials.
2:40 p.m.
Viviana Pintado and Tolio(Cuban salsa)
Fusing together funky blends of traditional son with contemporary musical ideas—fun to listen to, fun to dance to. Viviana Pintado (keyboard/vocals), Mariano Flores (conga), and Mark Haynes (bass).
4:00 p.m.
Axis Mundi (World music)
A savvy
mixture of world-beat grooves combined with elements
of modern and traditional jazz. The quintet features Glen Helgeson (guitarist/composer), Gary Schulte (fiddle), Cody McKinny (bass), Dave Stanoch (drums), and Michael Bissonnette (percussion).
Live Music