[Peace] carollers for peace?

[Carol Inskeep]

i'm interested. i like these public events (like the 4th of july) where we
unabashedly promote a better world at events that have been co-opted by
consumerism and patriotism and sentimentality. i think lots of people would 
be very glad to see us.



On Mon, 2 Dec 2002, Danielle Chynoweth wrote:

> Idea: AWARE enters this event, a half dozen people meet with Paul
> Kotheimer(?) and/or Susan P(?) to rehearse peace/anti-war versions of
> songs one evening, and then AWARE sings in this event.
> 
> an idea i thought i would plant to see if it grows.
> 
> - danielle
> 
> >PRESS RELEASE
> >
> >Join Downtown Urbana’s premier holiday event. Sponsored by the Urbana
> >Business Association, Champaign County Board and Busey Bank, caroling teams
> >will gather on Main Street at the Champaign County Courthouse Plaza,
> >Thursday, December 12th at 5:00pm.
> >
> >The Magic on Main Street holiday tradition of Caroling Competitions will
> >feature ice carving, horse drawn carriage rides with Santa and hot apple
> >cider. The grand finale of the whole event is the Candle Lighting
> >Celebration and a sing-off by the nominated teams to perfect the magical
> >evening. A team may be any group with a common affiliation of friends,
> >family or business. Make this event a holiday tradition for your family and
> >friends!
> >
> >Form Your Team ­ Registration packets are available online at
> >www.urbanabusinessalliance.org or can be mailed or faxed. Recruit five or
> >more carolers to be on your team (team sizes ranges from five to fifteen
> >members). Remember 
 the more the merrier! To have a team information packet
> >mailed to you, call Laurie at the Urbana Business Association at (217)
> >344-3872 or email office at urbanabusinessalliance.org.  Registration is
> >limited to the first 20 teams who enter, so be sure to register early!  The
> >registration deadline is on Tuesday, December 10, 2002.
> >
> >Organize Team Practices ­ The teams who practice have the most fun at the
> >event. You don’t have to be a good vocalist to have a good time. Silliness
> >counts for a lot at Magic on Main Street. We want you to have a blast! We
> >recommend that you prepare at least five songs to rotate throughout the
> >evening. If you’ve entered your team in the competition for Best Choral
> >Performance or Most Original Performance, prepare a special song to dazzle
> >the judges! Winners will be asked to perform their one song on stage at the
> >closing ceremony.
> >
> >All teams are eligible for the People’s Choice Award. Ballots and ballot
> >boxes will be available to spectators during event night.
> >
> >For more information, call Laurie at (217) 344-3872.
> >
> >
> >
> >Laurie A. Bonnett, Executive Director
> >Urbana Business Association
> >111 W. Main Street
> >Urbana, IL 61801
> >(217) 344-3872
> >(217) 344-8224 Fax
> 
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