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Lawton’s 2012 International Festival
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- The lnternational Festival, a three day event will open 5pm on Friday, September 28. Opening Ceremonies follow at 6 pm on the South Stage (2nd Street). There is no attendance fee or parking fee, not even for the stages! Literally, to attend, it is "a walk in the park".
We are excited to announce that we will again host a Naturalization Ceremony where residents representing different countries will take the Oath of Allegiance and be sworn in as US Citizens. The festival hours are Friday 5 to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 10pm, and Sunday I2 Noon to 5pm.
The festival is a family oriented event full of fun, food, children’s games and activities, demonstration artists, sales and display vendors, and non-stop multi-cultural entertainment. Entertainment this year continues with the “Interactive Area” located at the Garden Pavilion featuring cultural demonstrations by various performers and artists. A highlight at the area will be on Saturday at 1pm, when Teresa Black, Oklahoma Singer and Storyteller will perform. Other presenters include Origami with Nancy Anderson, Easy Piñata Making with Mexican Folkloric Dancers as well as a Kite Flight with free kites (supplies limited) for children on Sunday. In addition, David Wonders will walk the festival grounds captivating everyone of all ages with balloon art and comedy street magic adding to the fun on Saturday and Sunday!
Volunteer community performers this year include: Aambri-al, ABKA Lion Heart Karate-Do, Ahava Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, Aislinn & The Snake River Gang, Cori Emmett, Castillo’s Own Pipe Band, Dances of India, Desert Moon Dance Troupe, Filipino American Association of Lawton/Fort Sill, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Choir w/ band, Grupo RVE, Hannah Esquer, International Group, Island Paradise, John Adams Kickin Patriots & Music Express, Kealii’s Polynesian Spectacular, Kickers of Lawton, Mexican Folkloric Dancers, Miss Lawton Brooke Jeffus & Miss Lawton’ Outstanding Teen, Leah Salas, Myron Beeson, Sound Illusion, SW Institute of Chinese Martial Arts, and YMCA Zumba.
The two main stages, the 2nd Street Stage (located east of the Holiday House) and the Lake Helen Stage (north) will feature non-stop entertainment. Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, there will be free headline concerts on both stages! The International Festival is pleased to present the following headliners (subject to change):
Friday Night Concerts
Needfire
www.needfiremusic.com
Celtic Rock, back by popular demand!!
Blending rock guitars, bass, and drums with soaring bagpipes and reeling Celtic fiddle, Needfire offers a fresh alternative rock sound to the world of traditional Irish & Scottish music. Headlining festivals coast to coast, Texas-based Needfire invigorates vintage Celtic music with the heart of rock & roll.
Mikel and the Blood Washed Blues Band
http://mbwbb.com
Mikel & the Blood Washed Blues Band is an American Indian Southern Rock and Blues band from Konawa, Oklahoma that formed in November, 2006. Since that time they have performed throughout the state as well as in Branson, Missouri. They are back by popular demand for their third International Festival performance. Mikel Daggett, songwriter, lead vocal, rhythm and lead guitar, won the 2011 Musician of the Year Award by the Branson Gospel Singer/Songwriters Association. He was also a finalist for the 2011 Artist of the Year, a 2011 New Horizon finalist for Male Vocalist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year. Having grown up around musicians, "When I first heard Stevie Ray Vaughn play, I knew I had found my niche," says Mikel, "With influences like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Lynard Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters; well, what can I say?”
Saturday Night Concerts
Del Castillo
http://delcastillomusic.com
Eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues, and World music
Winners of 18 various music awards and profiled by Rolling Stone, Billboard, & Guitar One Magazine
“Their secret weapons are brothers Rick and Mark Del Castillo, whose tumbling brilliance on nylon-string classical guitars features jaw-dropping dual leads. These eruptions of technique and taste conjure images of Eddie Van Halen fronting early Santana (with an assist from the Gipsy Kings)." , Rolling Stone Magazine
Samantha Rose Band
http://samantharoseonline.com
Samantha Rose will perform with her full band for her first performance at the International Festival. She grew up in Lawton, OK and now lives near Oklahoma City. Samantha’s music is a blend of original songwriting with nods to Southern Rock, Country, and Pop. Her touring schedule has included Nashville’s Whiskey Bent Saloon, various Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill Restaurants as well as other venues throughout the state.
The lnternational Festival began in 1979 as an "Ethnic Exposition" and was created out of a desire to promote greater awareness and appreciation of Lawton's diverse heritage, sponsored by the Lawton Public Library with assistance from the City of Lawton and community volunteers. In 1982, the event's name was officially changed to the "lnternational Festival" and over the years has grown into a three-day event averaging 39,000 to 43,000 in attendance. The festival provides local ethnic organizations and other groups and individuals an opportunity to display aspects of their culture that makes the Lawton-Ft. Sill community so unique, while developing community spirit and participation through involvement of local residents, civic organizations, businesses and schools.
MAJOR SPONSORS
Major sponsors of the International Festival are the City of Lawton, Lawton Arts & Humanities Council and its International Festival Committee, Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Friends of the Library, McMahon Foundation, and funding and/or support for this event is partially provided by the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce/ Lawton Hotel-Motel Tax Fund
PLATINUM MEDIA SPONSORS
Brisa Tropical, KBZQ-FM, KCCU-FM Public Radio, KSWO TV, Lawton Constitution, Lawtoninfo.com, Magic 95 & Okie Magazine, OK Family Publishing & Media Group (Red River Family Magazine and Rio Grande Family Magazine), Perry Broadcasting – KJMZ, KKRX, KXCA, and Townsquare Media – KLAW, Z94, & MY 107.3FM.
GENERAL INFORMATION
For public parking, enter the park at 3rd & NW Ferris Avenue. Please note that the festival will go on rain or shine and some events may be subject to change without notice. Festival services include Information Booths, ATM onsite, Diaper Den, and First Aid Station. Also, “Park and Ride” shuttle service is free from the McMahon Memorial Auditorium Parking Lot located at 801 NW Ferris Avenue to the festival site. For all events and locations on the festival grounds, the festival committee respectfully requests that all visitors refrain from bringing pets (only service animals), bicycles, skateboards and alcoholic beverages. Call 580-581-3470 or 581-3471 for more information. Visit www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/lahc
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL
The events begin Friday night with the NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick. Then, Saturday's events include Sunrise Shootout, Fishing Derby and Football Jamboree. Contact Reggie Seaton at 581-3400 for more information and updates.
FESTIVAL VOUNTEERS NEEDED!
As in previous years, we are counting on support from our festival volunteers! Have you considered volunteering? Besides having fun --- volunteering offers great opportunities to meet new people, gain valuable experience for your resume or college application, community visibility for your organization or business and a great bonding experience for your family or group! To volunteer at the 33rd Annual International Festival, call the Arts & Humanities Div. office at 580-581-3470/3471.
[All day event] Pet Adoption
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- PetSence will be hosting a two day pet adoption. Animals from several rescues will be in attendance. Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm come on out and meet your new best friend.
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[10:00am] FallsFest 2012
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- Lucy Park
September 28th and 29th
Friday
• 5-11 p.m.
• Kevin Fowler
Saturday
• 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
• Marshall Tucker Band
Ticket Information
$6 in advance or $8 at the gate; $10 after 5 p.m.
Children 11 and under are FREE if accompanied by an adult
[6:00pm] Sierra Club Inaugural Gala
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- In honor of the Oklahoma Chapter’s 40th Anniversary we’re hosting a first of its kind gala celebration! We have two nationally renowned guest speakers, an awards ceremony to honor those who have worked over the past year to protect Oklahoma’s air and water, and a silent auction. All we need now is you!
When: September 29th
Where: Remington Park Suites Level, Eclipse Room
Tickets: $75
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