PRESS RELEASE Contact: Larry Ambrose
For Immediate Release
September 30, 2005 Phone: 303-571-1744.
What: The 20th Annual One Sky One World Kite Fly for Peace
When: October 9, 10 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Sloan’s Lake Park and Lake Middle School between 18th and 19th Avenues at Meade Street
Why: Through recognition and enjoyment of the kite, its many manifestations and the activity of kite flying as expressed in many nations and regions over thousands of years, people are made aware of the kite’s contribution to culture, historical events, the arts and sciences leading to understanding and friendship between people of the world and promoting environmental awareness and world peace.
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One Sky One World to Feature International Kite Artist George Peters, Live Entertainment, Pet Parade to Benefit Hurricane Pets
Aerial sculptor and public artist George Peters will be a special guest displaying his work and flying kites at the 20th Annual One Sky One World Kite Fly on Sunday, October 9 on the Eastern Shore of Sloan’s Lake Park. An early fascination with sailing led Peters to work with wind and kites. For more than twenty five years, Peters has been making kites, banners and other wind related sculptures while traveling the world flying and exhibiting the kite works at international kite festivals. Peters says of his work, “It makes one stop, if only for a moment, and look deeply with younger and clearer eyes”
Peter’s whimsical banners, the Colorado Pipe Band and Lake Middle School Cheerleaders will also be featured in the Earth and Pet Parade that will begin at 11:30 AM at 17th Avenue and Perry Street. Registration for pets at the parade is $6 and begins at 10:30 AM. Proceeds will aid to shelter and rescue Hurricane Katrina pets. There will be lots of prizes for pets and owners!
Dedication of the “Frances Melrose” Garden located on the Park west of Meade Street between 18th and 19th Avenues will take place at Noon. Ms Melrose, Founder of Denver Women’s Press, a retired Rocky Mountain New journalist, will be honored for her contributions to Denver’s culture and history. The dedication will feature Gamalon (Balinese) Music by Tunis Mekar, comments from City Auditor, Dennis Gallagher, City Councilman, Rick Garcia and Garden designer, Kiki Romero and the release of 400 white doves by White Birds Unlimited.
This year’s sponsors include: North Denver Tribune, ReMax City Horizons, Sabor Latino, Highland Mortgage, KUVO Jazz 89.3, Eldorado Water, WalMart Foundation, the City & County of Denver, Mayor John Hickenlooper, A New Spirit Spa, Sunflower Market, and Office Max Print and Document Services, Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli, and Ziggies Blues.
Booth space is available for vendors and community organizations until October 7. Vendor applications and Pet Parade pre-registration is available online at www.osow.org. Volunteers are needed. To volunteer, or for information, call (303) 571-1744, or email .
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One Sky One World Schedule of Events
Location: Between 18th and 19th Avenues on Meade Street at Lake Middle School campus on the eastern shore of Sloan’s Lake
Friday, October 7 & Monday October 10
2:00 PM – First Fall Sloan’s Lake Park Cleanup – Public is Invited to Help
In cooperation with Denver Parks & Recreation & Lake Middle School
Sunday, October 9
10 AM - Official Opening Ceremony
Kite Flying & Kite Making
Continuous Live Entertainment upper level of the lawn at Lake Middle School including:
9 AM Jed Marrs Acoustics
9:30 AM A Step Above
10 AM L.C. Latin Groove Band
11 AM Tina Marx & the Millionaires
12:30 PM Teresa Carroll
1:30 PM Tina Marx & the Millionaires
2:30 PM D-Minor Jazz Quartet
3:30 PM Doc Brown Blues Band
(For further details go to www.osow.org )
Harvest Market, Pet and Sustainable Living Villages, Restaurant Booths,
Beer & Wine Garden
10:30 AM Earth & Pet Parade Registration – Parking Lot at 17th & Perry
11:30 AM Earth & Pet Parade Begins – 17th & Perry to Lake Middle School
Prizes! George Peters Bali Banners, Lake Middle School Cheerleaders, Colorado Pipe Band
12–12:30 PM Dedication of the Frances Melrose Garden
Tunis Mekar, Balinese Music, Ceremony, White Dove Release