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Every day should be Earth Day. The Earth is kind of important.
We here at Monkeywhale surely think that the Earth is important. We’ve been trying to spread awareness, visually realize our futures without change, raise a ruckus at our local city council meetings, and anything else you got- we want in. We love the Earth.
That being said, there were two Earth Day Celebrations in Greensboro Wednesday and we attended both. They were both fun. There were lots of nice people having a good old time at both events. There were excellent bands performing at both places, as well. There were tee pees set up by Elsewhere at both locations, but one of the Earth Day Celebrations was a bit… Earthier.
First off, we hit up UNCG’s Earth Day Celebration at Foust Park. It was a bit after noon, and Our Horse Jethro took to the outdoor stage- powered completely by a solar panel powered Astro van. It’s the one sitting next to the stage.
All day, more and more folks showed up to hang out. They were playing frisbee, dancing, sitting in the sun, an improv class relocated outside to work on some crazy physical exercises…
Booths from WUAG 103.1 FM, Earth Fare, Tate Street Coffee ( which was selling two dollar coffees in re-usable mugs. I asked if they had anything to stir with, and he broke a twig off a branch sitting beside him.), Deep Roots Market, Goat Lady Dairy, UNCGreen, The Bike Me! Collective … and so much more.
Eating the Invaders played next. Changing some lyrics around, they sang: “I had an Earthy day, was your day Earthy, too? How ’bout an Earth?”
More people came out, anticipating the arrival of the closing band, Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Due to the illness of a band member, James Marshall Owen (of Eating the Invaders and Subterranean Bums) sat in after just learning all of the songs. It was outstanding. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this energetic group a number of times, but never with lighting like this. Thanks, Earth. I mean, thanks, Sun. (Did I mention that the Sun actually powered the entire event?)
Then it was off to Center City Park, downtown Greensboro. Amelia’s Mechanics must have been playing during our five minute break between loading up equipment and getting to the park. We scarfed down some food and got to the park a bit late. I did catch Molly Miller of Amelia’s Mechanics.
Center City Park was certainly fun. The New Familiars owned the stage, following Amelia’s Mechanics, and the event was well attended and jovial. Earthy? They did have hats made of old newspapers, denim pillows, and Natty Greene’s draft beer for four dollars in clear plastic-like cups made from corn. Not the corn that we eat, but industrial corn like they make ethanol out of. These cups technically don’t recycle, but biodegrade in compost. But what do I know? Look it up, if you want.
It was a good day for all, but like Vijay says, “Everyday should be Earth Day.” Let’s keep it up.
THE END?
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April 27th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
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April 28th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Why can’t it be Earth Day every day? http://bit.ly/fuJTd
This comment was originally posted on Twitter