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King-Lincoln Music Festival

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Information on the King-Lincoln Music Festival

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism will present an afternoon of music, exhibits, and free children’s activities at the King-Lincoln Music Festival on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at King-Lincoln Park (600 Jefferson Avenue).

Entertainers for the King-Lincoln Music Festival: 12:00 noon- United Souls (Reggae), 1:00 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. – Elegba Folklore Society (African Dance & Music), 2:00 p.m. – A Touch of Spice (R & B), and 4:00 p.m. – Rhythm Project (Steel Drums).

Free children’s activities will include a Beagle Moon Bounce, Obstacle Course, Tiki Island Rock Wall, Monkey Motion Jump, Dino Zone, Balloon Sculpting, and Clowns; four free “make-and-take crafts”- Design Your Own Tamborines, Domroo Drums, Color Your Own Backpack, and Tribal Rainsticks; and a “Musical Instrument Petting Zoo” where children can try a variety of instruments and learn about different styles of music.
 

Exhibitors:

• Newport News Aquatics & Beach Safety- activity
• Newport News Fire Department (fire engine 1 – 3 p.m.)
• Newport News-Hampton Continentals- crafts
• Newport News Instructional Programs—boomerang & sun visor crafts
• Newport News Public Libraries- bookmobile
• Newport News Youth Programs- activity
• Newport News Visitor Center- activity
• Northrop Grumman ConnectING- obstacle course
• Passion for Percussion- hands-on percussion workshop
• Riverview Gymnastics Center- Flip-a-teers Gymnastics Team demos
• Virginia Mentoring Coalition- hula-hoop activity
• World Rhythm’s- drumming exhibit & workshop
• Jarius Huffaker- bass & guitar workshop

Admission, parking, and all children’s activities are free. Pets are not permitted in the festival area. Food vendors will be on site selling seafood, barbeque, funnel cakes, sno cones, hot dogs, snacks, and soft drinks. Directions to King-Lincoln Park: take I-664 Exit 6/27th St., turn right onto Jefferson Avenue, proceed to King-Lincoln Park on the left. For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www.nnparks.com.
 

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