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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-323 Arts - Town of Carrboro Recreation and Parks Dept. for Spring 2014 Arts Grant Agreement $750 cue ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z: ORANGE c O W N T Y A R Y 5 SPRING,2014 GRANT AGREEMENT c \ caMMISsiaa4 o � � c THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 16th day of June, 2014, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Town of Carrboro Recreation&Parks Department("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement fo:r the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised May 2012 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing; to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assi nment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Repo . Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on July 6, 2015 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $750 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowled ement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, nevus releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line (check all that apply): 2 Revised May 2012 i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHil)[ARTS.com website and display ExploreChape1Hi11ARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Corrunission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as "default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised May 2012 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or fi,-deral laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from w-itten notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on behalf of a Grant Recipient �/—z Y Town of Carrboro Recreation &Parks Department) Date For and on behal of Orange County Government i - -'-`N'. C'= , County Manager Date Zon n i e. --a mrrtcrs�e For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content Tl�0,,A 5tL 6 -z Steve Brantley,Economic Develop 11 Director Date Appro ed to nd legal sufficiency 4- 4 Revised May 2012 Annette M. Moore, Staff Attorney Date This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date 5 Revised May 2012 • f/ Arts Program Grant - Spring 9 G#; 2014- 15 Application Form ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission COMMISSION Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina Evaluation Criteria • Artistic merit of program. • Populations served–impact for geographic &traditionally under-served populations. • Feasibility of proposed activity&effectiveness in fulfilling applicant's mission. • Cooperation between organizations and artists. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs. • Emerging organizations are encouraged to apply. 1 Applicant Information Applicant Name: Town of Carrboro Recreation and Parks Dept.-Carrboro Music Festival — Mailing Address: 100 North Greensboro St. Carrboro NC 27510 — Daytime Phone: 919-918-7367 (Rah Trost) Fax Number: 919-918-4475 (attn.: Rah Trost Email Address musical roots(a)bellsouth.net Web Site www.carrboromusicfestival.com Project Director: Gerry Williams Title: Festival Coordinator _ DUNS Number 17-125-4055 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 1 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312 _ Daytime Phone: 919-260-0661 Evening Phone: 919-969-7522 Email Address musical roots cDbellsouth.net 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request $1500.00 Total Cash Match: $1500.00 Total Organizational Budget 2012-2013 25,500.00 Past Year 2013-2014 31.500.00 Current Year 2014-2015 25,500.00 Projected for Next Year Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant The festival is designed to p,ovide local music talent with exposure to a wider and more diverse audience than they might normally experience. The request is prompted by the need to publicize the event coupled with the possible decrease in the Town's allotment. The 2013 allotment included co-sponsoring the 100` anniversary celebraticn of the N.C. Folklore Society on the Saturday preceding the Festival. The event has become such an important part of the areas spiritual and economic heartbeat that any reduction in scope would be a jolt-:o both businesses and participants. Questions? Call us at(919) 968-2011 • Deliver Application to: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC Some of the musicians who played the Carrboro Music Festival in 2013: Tea Cup Gin- The Station; 3:00- Tea Cup Gin plays jazz and show tunes from early 20th century. One of the most influential periods of American music, the early 1900s witnessed the first published blues, the explosion of ragtime, and the birth of jazz. They draw inspiration from performers such as Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, W.C. Handy, and Billie Holiday. With two guitars, a bass, and vocals, their performances are reminiscent of parlor music. The Pinkerton Raid- The Station;10:00- The songs sketch characters from Jesse's travels: street kids in California, weary worshippers at the communion rail, generous bartenders, hard-up songwriters in seedy pubs, a flirty piano-teacher in a hipster nightclub, a fatal attraction, a lonely divorce in Paris, a sleepy baby in her parents' arms. These stories float among layered keyboards, groovy bass lines and Kris' sparkling guitar textures. The band came together in the retro-pop renaissance of North Carolina's Triangle region, sharing strong influences like the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young with a core of local acts. Gentle Robot- Jessee's Coffee & Bar; 1:00- Gentle Robot is a rock band in Chapel Hill. Described as "Sweet, confessional indie rock with a bluesy swagger and some understated but generally sick guitar playing" by The Pinhook. The following dudes are in the band: Tim Wall, Matt Teten, and Tim Sookram. Summerglen- Open Eye Cafe; 1:00- What do you get when a trombone meets a marimba? You get Raleigh's Summerglen--positive, happy, and heartfelt music! We have each had our own careers as freelance musicians for many years and now Summerglen is our chance to create something new and magical together. Mudbones Blues Review- Tyler's Parking Lot; 4:00- Mudbones Blues Review is the brainchild of Durham harp player Butch "Mudbones" Haas and singer Sallie Knott Deaton. They are joined by journeyman musicians from the Durham blues scene. Mudbones performs original and standard blues and R&B songs inflected with mojo from the 1960's. The sound is delicately layered, and punctuated with soulful singing and melodic solos. The jazz-influenced rhythm section provides the foundation for a tightly-knit ensemble which delivers many pleasant surprises. SAD Magazine- Open Eye Cafe; 9:00- SAD Magazine are Andrew Snee and Robert Graham, both guitarists and songwriters. Andrew currently plays in the Durham-based band Sea Cow. Robert has played in a number of Triangle bands since the mid-80's; most recently, the grunge- pop outfit Three Piece Suit. Their music recalls a three-way collision of Elvis Costello, Neil Young, and Richard Thompson: equal parts plaintive lyricism and guitar dynamics. Radar's Clowns of Sedation; Fifth Season Gardening; 1:00- Free-floating ensemble of local talent crystallizing the original songs of ex-pat Brit P.T.Pawsey and featuring the songwriting talents of Penne Sandbeck and Jesse Jordan. Favorite stomping grounds include The Cave in Chapel Hill, The Blue Bayou Club in Hillsborough, Dain's Place in Durham, The Station in Carrboro, Slim's in Raleigh, Clay Street Tavern in Mebane, Jack Sprat's in Chapel Hill, and many others. Tim Smith Band- Fifth Season Gardening; 4:00- After more than a decade,this North Carolina band formerly called The Jumpstarts is still cooking up a deliciously original blend of great music. Based in traditional 1950s style Jamaican ska and reggae,the group stirs in a heavy helping of jazz with a sampling of gospel and blues. Seasoned with soul and a dash of funk, this concoction really simmers. Like an old family recipe passed along from one generation to the next, the dish of a band only gets better with time. Big Fat Gap- Fifth Season Gardening; 6:00- Big Fat Gap is a back porch bluegrass band that has no plans to take Nashville by storm. Some of them even have day jobs. They just like to pick, they like each other, and it shows. Their shows are known to be excellent for those who enjoy sweet three part harmonies, smoking solos, and captivating stage dynamics. Their fun performances bring loyal fans back for more They are Miles Andrews on lead vocals and Bass, Rick Hauchman on mandolin& vocals, Andy Thorn on banjo, Bobby Britt on fiddle and Jamie Griggs on Guitar. Tony Galiani- ArtsCenter's Wynn Theater; 6:00-The Tony Galiani Band plays a variety of jazz styles with an emphasis on improvisation and interplay among the group members. Their repertoire features a variety of jazz styles and arrangements which allow the band to stretch out on each tune. The band features Mietek Glinkowski on violin and Doug Norton on piano. Bill Hayes may play drums and Tony Galiani on bass. Great Big Gone- Weaver Street Market; 4:15- Great Big Gone is a group of Triangle music veterans brought together by a passion for the many facets of American roots music. Their repertoire is a carefully-crafted amalgam of styles from electrified porch picking and honky tonk to blues to Western Swing to roots rock, consisting primarily of original compositions. The result is a tasty mix of sharp songwriting, three-part harmonies and a classic Americana musical palette. Saludos Compay- Tyler's Parking Lot; 7:00- They take the audience on a musical tour that features traditional, contemporary, and original music from Latin America and the Caribbean. This amazingly versatile trio keeps toes tapping. Lead vocalist/guitarist Pablo Valencia, from Chile, sings a wide range of styles. He is as much at ease with a reflective bolero as with an upbeat salsa. The group performs a number of Valencia's acclaimed original compositions, such as the romantic Cancion Para Dos, the rumba Bello Amor, and the very upbeat salsa song Entumido. On keyboards, Erich Lieth adds spice to the strong Latin rhythms with improvisational piano solos and bass. Chuck Nolan, lead percussionist, intricately weaves the rhythm patterns, be it for a subtle bossa nova or a danceable cumbia. See No Weevil- Balloons & Tunes/Framer's Corner; 4:00- See No Weevil is a funky little trio that delivers an infectious (infectious?) mix of eclectic music, most of it with a blues and R&B flavor. Some are originals, the others mostly reinterpretations of other tunes that never made a chart. In short, the band plays a lot of danceable tunes you haven't heard before, but'll want to hear again. The trio is John Soady on guitar and (if the fancy seizes him), lap steel, Brunson Hoole on drums and percussion and Jeff Elliott on bass guitar and (when strung out, so to speak) upright bass. Magnolia Klezmer Band- Century Center; 3:00- Magnolia's unique sound comes from the mingling of musicians with roots in a panorama of musical traditions: Klezmer, Balkan, Jazz, brass band, polka, and classical. The band continues to expand its repertoire: most recently with additions from Vaudeville and from the world of Russian cabaret music. Now twelve years old, MKB numbers 12 -15 regular members who perform in the 'industrial strength' concert band. Smaller subgroups, from 5 to 8 in number play for weddings, bar-bat mitzvahs, parties, benefits, and other celebrations. Barrowburn- Looking Glass Cafe; 3:00- Barrowburn is a Raleigh,NC based band presenting traditional Celtic music on acoustic instruments for dances, public performances, group meetings, and private engagements throughout North Carolina. Barrowburn prides itself in its versatility. They are equally at home ripping through a set of jigs or reels as they are rendering the simple beauty of a slow air or lament. They perform both legacy and contemporary ballads from the tradition as well as comical pub songs that are best accompanied by a swinging pint of Guinness. In concert, they demonstrate their love for Celtic music, but do so from an American perspective. Off The Road Band- PNC Bank; 6:00- The Off the Road Band is exactly that, traveling the side tracks and byways of American music-a unique blend of many styles, including blues, bluegrass, jug band and good old rock and roll. And though you might occasionally hear an unusual arrangement of a classic tune, most of the band's offerings are its own original compositions. Based in Chapel Hill/Pittsboro, NC, the sextet is made up of Don Johnson on rhythm guitar, Dave Haynes on drums, Bill Joyner on banjo, Betsy Clarke on fiddle and percussion, Mike Chandler on electric and upright bass and Mitch Renkow on accordion and electric lead guitar. All members contribute vocally and help write songs. Mirror7- Auto Logic/Peck/Carrboro Music- 1:15- Born and raised in North Carolina, Adam wrote his first song at 10, picked up a guitar at 12, and never looked back. Mirror7's music is a collection of his original songs. They are written from the viewpoint that what we in the South have to say about life, love, and God is just as important as the messages that are streamlined and pumped out of pop radio everyday. Mirror7 is armed with an attitude but grounded by humble beginnings. Our faithful fans are the hard-working, (predominantly)blue-collar backbone of America Tracy S. Feldman- Balanced Movement Studio- 7:00- Tracy S. Feldman is a high- N 2014-15 Arts Program Application — Page -j-hree G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Financial Information Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant Expenses Requested Cash Match A Personnel Administrative staff Artistic staff Technical/Production staff $18,000. B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts Other contracts: $11,000. C Space Rental D Travel E Marketing $7,000. $1500. W00. F Remaining Project Expenses $500. G Total Cash Expenses $36,500. _ + Project Income Cash Income A Admissions B Contracted Services Revenue $500. C Other Revenue(specify) T-shirt sales $1.000. D Private Support Corporate support Foundation support Other private support $8,000. E Government Support Federal State/regional(not including this request) Local(not including this request) $25,500. F Applicant Cash G Grant Amount Requested $1500. in this application H Total Cash Income $36,500. (must equal Total Cash Expense Item G above) G2014-15 Arts Program Application — Page Four ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Signatures 7 A gnatur ject Director Dat AV/ Z/�� Typed o Printed Name– Project Director LO,041 11J=�aa sh 1 Signature of AuthcYizing Official Date %,..),LO /01,4,--L S/f Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED Town of Carrboro RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT http://www.townofcarrboro.org/rp/default.htm NORTH CAROLINA May 13, 2014 RE: Carrboro Music Festival Grant Application To whom it may concern, This letter is verified that the Carrboro Music Festival is a Town of Carrboro Event. All public donations are TAX EXEMPT. The Town's non-profit I.D #is 56-600-1194. Please feel free to call me if I can help with anything else. Thank you. Respectfully, Rah Trost Recreation Supervisor-Special Events 100 N.GREENSBORO STREET,CARRBORO,NC 27510•(919)918-7364•hAX(919)918-4475 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Music Festival 2012 Budget $25,500.00 600-623-504703-54200 Expenditures Mobile Stages 470.00 pd Amante Pizza (water) BOA 150.00 pd Archer Graphics 58.00 pd The Arts Center 770.00 pd Currin Marketing 412.50 pd Gillis Catering 716.00 pd General Rent All 1,021.00 pd TCS 659.50 pd WUNC Radio 1,248.00 pd The Merch 1,596.00 pd Chapel Hill Transit-MOU 1,761.00 pd Cart Company 480.38 pd The Ink Spot 409.71 pd The Poster Guys 175.00 pd sub 9,827.09 Performance Expenditures: Shankle Sound 4,475.00 pd Gerry Williams 4,000.00 pd Double Decker Bus 500.00 pd Ken Denny 525.00 pd Darrell Young 525.00 pd Kemp English 950.00 pd Total: 10,975.00 Redeemed Food Vouchers Amante's Pizza 581.00 pd Armadillo Grill 581.00 pd Weaver Street 875.00 pd Tyler's Taproom 623.00 pd Total : 2,660.00 Grand Total $ 23,462.09 Revenue: Tone circuit music 166.67 Richard Bircher 100.00 Looking Glass 500.00 Auto Logic 166.67 Art in a pickle 100.00 Huntington's of Carrboro (Tyler's Rest) 500.00 Southern Rail 200.00 Weaver Street 500.00 Carrboroitos 250.00 Logan Carter 550.00 Framers Corner 250.00 Shared Vision Foundation 500.00 Fifth Season 500.00 Space Builders 100.00 Weaver Street Realty 500.00 Armadillo Grill 350.00 Grassroots Music Show 100.00 Mill Town 500.00 Cliffs 100.00 Neals Deli 150.00 Weaver Street 500.00 Steve Darden 100.00 Second Wind 150.00 Terra Nova 350.00 Balanced Movement 100.00 BellaDomus 100.00 Franklin Street Realty 500.00 sub total 6,950.00 Food Vendors: 6 total food vendors @140 fee each 840.00 T-shirt/poster sales 1,453.75 Craft Vendors 20 craft vendors @ $25 fee 500.00 sub revenue 9,743.75 Grants Strowd Roses 2000.00 Orange County Arts Council 1500.00 Orange CountyChapel Hill Vistors Bureau 1500.00 Paid for WUNC partial) sub totoal 5000.00 Total revenues(generated) 14.743.75 Total Expenses 23.462.09 Carrboro Music Festival Budget 2013 10/8/2013 Revenue 2013 Town Allocation $ 31,500.00 Expenses Festival Coordinator $ 8,000.00 Mobile Stages $ 470.00 Chapel Hill N and O $ 375.00 Double decker sound $ 500.00 Food Vouchers- Musicians $ 2,422.00 Sound and Operators $ 7,150.00 Jimmy John's catering $ 408.50 Harris -Teeter-food $ 135.00 Archer Graphics $ 500.00 WUNC Radio $ 2,136.00 Chapel Hill Transit- shuttle $ 1,761.00 Poster Printing $ 200.00 Flier Distribution $ 75.00 Program Printing (4000) $ 425.00 ArtsCenter $ 770.00 Bottled water (Harris Teeter) $ 62.00 The Merch (t-shirts- 300) $ 1,596.00 TCS $ 625.00 General rental $ 800.00 Sept. 28th $ 1,800.00 Golf carts $ 500.00 sub $ 30,710.50 Revenue Merch sales-4 booths. T-shirts, raffle, posters 2,084.00 (includes sales tax taken out) Food vendors- 835 craft vendors 150 non-profits 30 sponsorships 9,534.34 O.C.A.0 grant 1,500 Total Revenue 14,133.34 i!. i of Aldermen Regular meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays,work sessions on 2nd Tuesday, and public hearings on 4th Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Board Communication Objectives: • The Board should discuss relevant issues in open meetings even if covered in emails outside of meetings. • The Board members will hold each other accountable to maintain an appropriate depth of conversation in their emails. If someone is uncomfortable with the level of communication in an email discussion,they will say so. • There will be only one subject per email. Lydia Lavelle,Mayor Telephone: 919-918-7310(Mayor's Office) Email: Ilavelle _townofcarrboro.orq Address: 8107 Kit Lane,Chapel Hill, 27516 Elected/Appointed: 11-6-2007 as Alderman/12-3-2013 as Mayor Term Expiration: 12/2015 Jacquelyn Gist Telephone:919-929-6252(home) Email:igistCa?townofcarrboro.orq Address:206-A Maple Ave., Carrboro 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-7-89 Term Expiration: 12/2017 Michelle Johnson Telephone: 919-260-2145 Email: michelleforcarrboroCap_gmail.com Address: 109 Center Street,Carrboro 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-8-11 Term Expiration: 12/2015 Sammy Slade Telephone: 919-951-5200(home) Email: sslade .townofcarrboro.org Address: 100-E Crest St., Carrboro, NC 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-10-2009 Term Expiration: 12/2017 Randee Haven-O'Donnell Telephone: 919-306-2080 Email: havenod a(D.gmail.com Address: 106 Fairfield Ct., Chapel Hill 27516 Elected/Appointed: 11-8-05 Term Expiration: 12/2017 Damon Seils Telephone:919-960-5931 Email:dseilsotownofcarrboro.org Address:601 Jones Ferry Road Apt. B13 Carrboro, NC 27510 Elected/Appointed: 03/19/2013 Term Expiration: 1212015 ll>t wE 1 �a '�. FAX(Administration) 918-4475 FAX(Century Center Info.Office) 918-4476 Adverse Weather Cancellations 918-7373 Administrative: Jones-McNair,Anita 918-7381 amcnairot�,townofcarrboro.org Recreation&Parks Director Alston-Sanders, Dianah 918-7366 dsanders(@townofcarrboro.org Administrative Assistant Henson, Kim 918-7364 khenson@townofcarrboro.org Program Support Assistant I Programs Division: Joines, Dennis 918-7378 dioinesatownofcarrboro.org Recreation Administrator Wolfe,Craig 918-7376 cwolfep_townofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Collins,Julie 918-7392 icollins @townofcarrboro.orq Recreation Supervisor Harrington, Charles 918-7377 charringtonotownofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Hughes, Dana 918-7372 dhughes townofcarrboro.orq Recreation Supervisor Trost, Rah 918-7367 rtrost@townofcarrboro.orq Recreation Supervisor Justice-Jones, Robbin 918-7368 Bones @townofcarrboro.orq Recreation Specialist Athletics Intern 918-7374 athletics(o)townofcarrboro.org Facilities Division: Information Office 918-7385 FAX(Century Center Info. Office) 918-4476 Rodgers,Wendell 918-7371 wrodgersotownofcarrboro.orq Facilities Administrator Douglass, Robert 918-7384 rdouglasst(dtownofcarrboro.org Facilities Supervisor Kirk, Pam 918-7365 pkirk(o7townofcarrboro.org Program Support Assistant 11 CARRBORO:Music festival makes Carrboro a'mini-Bourbon Street' I Orange County I NewsObserver.com 9/30/13 7:49 AM NewsObserver.com Next Story > Orange commissioners could ask taxpayers for millions for schools Musiijestival makes Carrboro a `mini-Bourbon re 6 Published: September 29, 2013 Updated 9 hours ago a q z MARK SCHULTZ — mschuitz @newsobserver.com Buy Photo By Jim Wise — jwise @newsobserver.com CARRBORO — Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, Reagon Boggs sang about the mountains, her music competing with with an amplified blues band next door. Up the street, the trio Gentle Robot played indie rock: down the street the Blue Tailed Skinks string band played "Boil Them Cabbage Down" with a man in a loose saffron outfit dancing through the crowd. And that was just for starters Sunday, as the Carrboro Music Festival opened for its 16th year. Throughout a balmy, sunny afternoon -and in some places, well into the night- rock, jazz, funk, fusion, ukeleles and marimbas filled the air from the Chapel Hill border west past the Town Hall Commons, and thousands came out to enjoy the sounds of more than 180 bands. http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/29/3240823/music-festival-makes-carrboro.html Page 1 of 3 CARRBORO:Music festival makes Carrboro a'mini-Bourbon Street' I Orange County�NewsObserver.com 9/30/13 T49 AM "We like it all," said Susan Williams who, with her husband, Bob, had stopped off to hear the Emerson Waldorf Jazz Band. "We like to wander and listen to all the different kinds of music." Jon Lamb of Chapel Hill was strolling with his wife, Nicole Spilotross, and their 8-month-old son, Harrison. "It's very family-friendly," Lamb said. On Weaver Street by Carr Mill Mall, some kids took chalk to the pavement, others swayed with hula hoops and still others danced in front of a stage. On Main Street, Full Moon Pie went country with George Jones's "White Lightning" and Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues." Farther out Main Street, a cyclist ridir g by abruptly stopped and turned around when he heard Circle City's rock. "Hey, this sounds cool," Skip Batolanzo said to his two companions, and they walked their bikes across the sidewalk to stand and listen while the band wound up its set. "We look forward to it every year," Batolanzo said. "We like the variety, and we like the idea you can just wander around and when you hear something you like, stop." That's the idea, said Rah Trost of the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department, one of the festival's sponsors. "We do want to see all the variety of ages," Trost said. "There is so much good music happening locally," she said. "That's truly the essence of the festival, to capture as much of the (local) ambiance as we can. ... It's like a mini-Bourbon Street." Bands apply to play in the festival and are chosen by festival coordinator Gerry Williams and a steering committee. If chosen, their payment is only food vouchers or T-shirts, and "They have to fight for parking like everybody else," Trost said. That's enough, said Brian Leden, drummer with Animal Envoys. "It's an opportunity for people that do it mainly for a hobby to get out and play," he said, packing up with vocalist and guitarist Brett Durham after their show. ":It's real open and accepting, there's no one judging. ... A fun gig," Durham said. "This is a fantastic venue ... to get your music out there," said drummer Gary Mitchell; who had finished a solo set and was getting ready to play with the band Funktion. "A lot of people are just going as the wind blows ... walking by and are pleasantly surprised" when they hear something they like. Admission was free and there was no way to count the crowd, spread over almost a mile, but Trost said attendance appeared "every bit as strong as last year" even with competition from the bluegrass festival in Raleigh. "We have a strong following, after 16 years," she said. "Right now it's tough to get across the street, so we're very pleased." Wise: 919-641-5895 Back to Top < Previous Story http://www.newsobserver.com,2013/09/2 9/324082 3/music-festival-makes-carrboro.html Page 2 of 3 '. - '�• k $ t �rf ',�f3 ,�Y� -T.,F+�,"a ,{. .,4 .«.v acs c'. __ };.: LNEWs APEL L Sound of mus-ic returns to tow, n Music Festival Inside Celebrates 16th ear No thanks:Uninvited bar owner says y he'll hold his own festival. 6A zY BY Tom HARTWELL festival's founders. "People wander ` s' s Correspondent by,and they might buy a croissant, µ CARRBORO The Carrboro Mu- but it's like a busking," sical Festival, sprung off France's Back in the day,the Music Festiv annual Fete de la Musique, is now al was in June and shared its name. in its 16th year. Ten thousand peo- with the"Fete de la Musique"in Pa- ple are expected downtown Sun- ris (now known as World Music day. Day,June 21).Since moving to Sep ' y Not bad for the"Paris of the Pied- tember, the Carrboro event has ex- mont." panded and become a draw for local b A short Saturday program mark- businesses_This year's festival in- ing the 100th anniversary of the eludes 20 jazz bands. Rock, blues, .'` N.C. Folklore Society will kick off folk, bluegrass abound. " the festival, but all this week the The Big Fat Gap Band, Mipso, Parks and Recreation Department Sarah Shook&the Devil,Jethorse, g`' is hosting free outdoor concerts Killer Filler and other active local across town. bands should be highlights. But - "The whole idea of the Fete, in with more than 100 bands and 25 MARK scHU�Tz mschultz@newsobserver.com France, is that musicians play for venues in one day,festival goers can Nicholas,18,and Ashley Amodei,17,of Chapel Hill dance to Saints free," said Joy Preslar, one of the SEE FESTIVAL, PAGE 6A Apollo during the 2012 Carrboro Music Festival. FESTIVAL ;. . `CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A rest assured-there-wilb be some-, thing good,wherever they go. , Up-and-corners like Bevel Sum- mers,I Morning Brigade and the Virgins Family Band will provide _ fresh blood. Jazz bands such as i I the Doug Largent-Trio,Triangle <f Jazz Orchestra and Erich-Lieth& . One Sun will perform. Fantasti= co!,whose raucous closing set at the Southern Rail.capped last year's festival,will take the same = lj* ra stage at:9 p.m. 4� What's in a name? The program-is a trove of cre- ative band names. There are lyr- ical.ones, like Jefferson Hart & � � I the Ghosts of the Old North State Band names that strive for cle- verness z: e verness like See No Weevil and Tea Cup Gin. Raleigh bands like. Barrowburn, spinners of Celtic - jigs and reels, and Suinmerglen, z " } an unlikely marimba=and trom bone duo.Evocative,rough-hewn J MARK SCHULTZ.-mschultz@newsobserver.com names like the New Town Dial!Cissokho and Kairaba(not pictured) performed music inspired by th.e We9t African.griot Drunks, or Near-Blind James & tradition during a recent Carrboro Music Festival. Harmonica Bob. Quirky names like Banana Seat.Names that say lots of other great local bands, News this Sunday or go to'carrbo- Weave: Street, and Friday the it all,like Too Mady Mandolins. though. They may not be brit- romusicfestival.com. Bull Town Strutters will bring Pinkerton Raid,the hand front- liant,and they may not get a rec For the second year, The Carr- their E ignature New Orleans ed by former Chapel Hill News re- ording contract, but they've got boro Recreation and Parks De= sound to the Modern Fossil Park- porter Jesse James DeConto,per- talent." partment will offer a "Music on ing Lot. forms at the Station at 10 p.m. -At the Town Commons, the the Streets" program, a.week of Organizers try to host"as many "A lot of people say, `I've never Kidzu Children's Museum will free 6 p.m.concerts leading up to different styles as we can, as heard of these bands,"'said event host a booth from 1 to 4 p.m. A the festival. many different age-groups as we organizer Gerry Williams, who free bio-diesel bus will shuttle be- On Wednesday,the Boat Exclu- can,".Williams said. "It was that listens to every audition and tween the Carrboro Plaza park- sion and Parafilm will play Weav- way when it was Fete'de la Mu- chooses the acts. and-ride lot and downtown from er Street Market. Thursday eve- sique; end we try to do the'same "There are 10 or 20 or 30 bands noon to 8 p.m. ning'Ladies of the Lake will per- thing today." around here that get talked about For a full list of bands and activ- form Celtic music on the front all the time," he said. 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BEST VISUAL ARTIST/ CRAFTSPERSON Elaine O'Neil RUNNERS UP Jane Filer.&Cathy Kiffney 42 Chapel Hill Magazine Visitors&Relocation Guide 2013 u Page 1 of 5 Gerry@ Musical Roots From: "Julie Collins" <jcollins @townofcarrboro.org> Date: Thursday, October 03, 2013 8:58 AM To: "Rah Trost" <RTrost @townofcarrboro.org>; "'Gerry@ Musical Roots"' <musical_roots @bel lsouth.net> Subject: FW: [New post] 16th Annual Carrboro Music Festival lets local talent shine From: Carrboro Commons [mailto:donotreply @wordpress.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 5:02 PM To: Julie Collins Subject: [New post] 16th Annual Carrboro Music Festival lets local talent shine jock posted: " The 16th Annual Carrboro Music Festival showcased over 180 performers from across North Carolina on Sunday. The daylong event,which took place at over 25 venues, attracted an estimate of 8,000 to 10,000 people and highlighted why Carrboro was coined" New post on Carrboro Commons ' 16th Annual Carrboro Music Festival lets local talent shine N `"'by lock The 16tt' Annual Carrboro Music Festival showcased over 180 performers from across North Carolina on Sunday. The daylong event, which took place at over 25 venues, attracted an estimate of 8,000 to 10,000 people and highlighted why Carrboro was coined The Paris of the Piedmont. Gerry Williams, the event coordinator, said that the festival is all about bringing good music and good vibes to Carrboro. "A perfect day usually means a big crowd of people and nice weather.' Luckily for Williams, Mother Nature was on his side this year. With sunny skies and a high of 72 degrees, festival attendees and participants celebrated and enjoyed a large variety local music on 10/3/2013 Page 2 of 5 mahaloJazz rocks out to a packed house at the Station, 201 C E Main St, during the Carrboro Music Festival. (Staff photo by Kali Hackett) a beautiful Carolina fall day. The annual event is a collaboration between the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and the Carrboro Music Festival Planning Committee. Williams said that Carrboro is so unique because the town government is dedicated to bringing arts to the community. "The town's support for the arts is pretty amazing for a town of this size. They devote a lot of time and money to helping the arts. It sets Carrboro apart. It is the most amazing thing for a town of this size." Terry Bailey, who has been living in Carrboro for over 30 years, also thinks that town's dedication to the arts makes it the perfect venue for the festival. Bailey said, "Anything you would want to do artistically, you can find here. You don't have to be an artistic mastermind, either. There is something for everyone." As performer and one of the founders See No Weevil, a Chapel Hill-Carrboro based eclectic band, John Soady said that the music festival is great because it brings the community together. 1 just like the fact that they block of the streets. You can walk from one venue to the next. And the people are great. It's just a really great thing." 10/3/2013 Page 3 of 5 Soady, who has been apart of the Carrboro Music Festival since its inception 16 years ago, said that not much has changed. He said, "It's gotten a little bigger. New buildings and a few more people, but it's still Carrboro. It's still this funky little town." For Soady and his wife of 28 years, Sheryl Soady, music _ is way to communicate with 1 people. Soady said, "At the basic level that's what it is. It's fun, and even when it's ? x difficult it's still fun. If it's not = rt Q4 fun, then you're doing it _ , �° wrong." r ', 5 The Carrboro Music Festival is one way for people to w experience and understand the soul of Carrboro. Sheryl Soady said, "It's always had this unique charm about it. It's welcoming and open." Alison Weiner, a Carrboro local and the founder of the versatile ensemble jazz group mahaloJazz, said that the music festival is a place where the community can engage with each other and sharE their love of music. "We share this language of 10/3/2013 Page 4 of 5 Brain Winkler and his daughter, Riley Winkler, dance to the smooth sounds of See No Weevil outside of Balloons and Tunes, 208 W Main St. (Staff photo by Kali Hackett) music, and it lets us converse with each other. And out of that comes this experience that people really love." Weiner began preforming at the Carrboro Music Festival when it was created 16 years ago. Although she moved to Florida for a few years, she says Carrboro's charm brought her back. Wiener said that music is how we express ourselves as human beings. For her, "Music equals life, equals joy, equals love." Despite performing in Carrboro and at the festival for many years, Weiner is still surprised by how receptive the crowds are. For Weiner, her favorite part of the festival is being able to play together with her friends in mahaloJazz. "This group is such a talented group. They're interested in that complete ensemble sound, and that's what I'm interested in. It's exciting to try that out in front of a really enthusiastic crowd." According to Williams, the crowds continue to grow because, while the festival is consistent, it varies every year. "We try to get as many new faces and new bands as possible. One-third of the bands are first time festival players. It is a different experience for those people who come year after year, after year. " All of the bands donate their talents, and many see it as a way for them to give back to the community and get exposure from a different audience. Williams said, "Most bands are very happy to donate their time and talents. We make an effort to get as much diversity and variety as we can." Lock 1 October 2, 2013 at 9:02 pm URL: htt :/1w rneY2zGGP-1ZW Comment See all comments 10/3/2013 Page 5 of 5 Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Carrboro Commons. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking?Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http//blogs web jocuc un eedu/carrborocommonsl?p=7684 i "I.owii cif C'arrboro,NCB'Website-little: www.towiiofcaa-rboro.trr`r E-mail COITespondence to and fi•orn this addres niay be sut-)ject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and njay be disclosed.to third parties. 10/3/2013