Block Street Block Party 5/22/2011

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What: Block Street Block Party
Who: Hosted by members and sponsors of Block Street Business Association. Everyone welcome to attend!
Where: Block St. in Downtown Fayetteville (from Dickson St. to and beyond Fayetteville Downtown Square
When: May 22nd, 2011, 1 pm until dark
Why: To celebrate the wonderful diversity and funkiness that make up the unique Block Street downtown district!
Cost: Free to attend and participate in activities. Some vendors will have food, goods and services for purchase.

Please note: Below may not be a complete list and reflects only those participants confirmed by May 6, 2011.

RIBBON CUTTING AND PARKING DEMO KICK-OFF AT 1PM
Fayetteville Pedicab Company, Dance Troupe and Puppets!

ALL-DAY GIVEAWAYS OF SAVINGS BONDS, CASH AND GIFT CERTIFICATES

LIVE MUSIC

The Pickin’ Post Stage with Mike Shirkey
Effron White
Dave Singleton
Emily Kaitz
Dennis Collins
And more…

Miller High Life, JR’s Lightbulb Club Music Stage
1:00: Swimming
2:20: Messy Sparkles
3:00: Hot Dog Prelim Round
3:40: Memphis Pencils
4:30: Hot Dog Eating Championship Round
5:00: Voyageurs
6:20: Fauxnz
7:40: Perpetual Werewolf

New Belgium and Ozark Organics Stage
Leah and the Mojo Doctors
Groovement
Cletus Got Shot
A Good Fight
Damn Arkansan

Featured DJs at Zone One Stage, Featuring Audible Chocolate
Xaphan
Krakrjak
Bizar
Ultrasonic
Nozzle
Wes Luker
Doohickey
Erratic Ninja

BEER GARDENS

FOOD VENDORS

Hog Brats:   Mobile food concept specializing in fresh grilled bratwurst
Emelia’s Mediterranean Kitchen:    Jalepeno shrimp on a stick
Hammontree’s Grillennium Falcon:    Grilled cheese favorites
Fayettegrille:    Tacos, nachos, burritos

BLOCK STREET BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

David Adams:    Popcorn Machine/ Bubbles
Bank of Fayetteville:    Hot Dogs/ Drinks/ Face Painting
Himalayan Mountain Shop:    Group Prayer Flag Making
Handheld:    Knitted Graffiti
French Quarters:   Parisian Market
IM Spa:    Double-Dutch Jump Rope
Riffraff :   Tutu Making
The Lightbulb Club:   Music Stage/Beer Garden
Houndstooth:    Block Street Block Party T-Shirts
Hugo’s:   Baggo™ for Burgers
Free Geek:    Computer Recycling Demo
Sound Warehouse:    Chalk Drawing Competition
Good Things Boutique:    Jewelry Trunk Show
Dark Star Visuals:    Hula Hoop Workshop
Tables and Ale:    Music Stage/Beer Garden
Little Bread Company:    Waiter’s Race
World Treasures:    Tie Dye Booth
Maxine’s  Tap Room:   Free Beer Pong/Candle Sales
Bob’s Photography:    Frame Sale
U of A Barbershop:   Washington Co. Head Start Benefit
Christiansen & Shipley, PLC:    Back-In Parking Demo
Buckley, McLemore & Hudson:    Rummage Sale Benefit
Mike Shirkey:   Pickin’ Post Stage
Shag:    Feather Extensions
Woods Snively:    Non-Profit Raffle
Beaver Electric:    TBA
KNWA:   Event Coverage
Fayetteville Visitors Center
Mustache Goods & Wears:    Mustache Painting

COMPETITIONS WITH CASH PRIZES

BAGGO™ FOR BURGERS WITH HUGO’S

RAFFLES

YOUR FAVE LOCAL RESTAURANTS

LOTS OF VENDORS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Century Butterfly:    Clothing, art, tapestries, jewlery, glass w/ possible live art
Kays Arrays:    Beaded jewelry w/ stones, wood, shell, metal and leather
Arkansas Orthodontics:    Free picture service offered to guests at the event
Mountain Bird Coffee:    Selling 1lb bags of coffee
Tea Party Whimsy:    Handmade, upcycled tea party inspired items including hats, desert pedestals, teapots, saucers, notecards, and tie dye t-shirts
Ease Arts Supplies:    Ceramic participation/ demo, pottery for sale, art supplies
Folk and Fairy Tale:    Handmade hair feather clip-ins and accessories
Good Will Massage:    Massage chair and herbal tea for sale
Amber Perrodin & Gingiber:    Original prints, plush dolls, pillows, totes, all handmade
Katherine Cloud:    Silk scarves, onesies, bandanas, jewelry, bags, and purses, all handmade or hand dyed
Skrewples:    Jewelry from recycled water bottles, interchangeable
Whitney Johnston:    Paintings on canvas and acrylic on windows
Leslie Eoff Independent Consultant, Rodan + Fields Dermatologist:    Skincare display promoting Rodan + Fields Dermatologist
Sparrrx:    Handmade jewelry, lampwork glass beads made on site
Bella Vita Jewelry:    Unique affordable handmade jewelry
Uptown Eyes :   Sale of eyewear, sunwear and accessories
Bath Junkie:    Hand washing station, products
Lacuna Modern Furnishings:    Home Furnishings
Bella LuElla:    Hair accessories, stationary
Ozark Natural Foods:    Member Services Info
Rock City Kicks:    Promoting new shoe store
Lauren & Ashley Smith:    Matted photos, jewelry, stencils
The Artisan Co-Op:    Handmade clothing, dichroic glass
Virginia & Betty Compton:    Sterling silver jewelry, purses, misc.
Genn Waite:    Henna tattoos, body art, quartz crystal mobiles
Jennie Wehrenberg & Toni Fenton:    Q.U.I.L.T. member info; quilts, craft items
B Natural:    Handmade jewelry, magnets and  bath salts
Fayettechill:    T-shirts
High Roller Cyclery:    Bike maintenance clinic
Art Experience:    Puppet craft table
Entimology Outreach:    Mobile Bug Unit
Arkansas Ceramics Enthusiasts:    Pottery
Humane Society:    Fat Tire bike raffle
Artist’s Laboratory Theatre:    Sheet Fort!
Studio Leilani:    Painting demo
Fayetteville Public Access TV:    TV camera on site
Community Preschool:    Promotion
Partners for Better Housing:    Promotion
Goddess Festival:    T-shirts & CD’s fundraiser
American Red Cross:    ERV on-site demos, literature
NWA Junior Roller Girls:    Beverage fundraiser
The Church at Arkansas:    Willie the Balloon Man
Macaroni Kid Fayetteville:    Craft activity
La Leche League:    Literature
NWA Center for Equality:    Face painting and T-shirts
Terra Tots:    Baby changing station
NWA Motherlode:    Kids activities
Bluebird Photography:    On-site photography
Rocky Grove Sun Co:    Solar power display
Lavish Longboards: Skateboards
Heartwood Gallery: Artisan craft
Boomerang Carwash: Lolly pops, popcorn
Hynohoops: Hula hoop show
Powerhouse Fitness
Dyes by Rachel: Tie-dyeing
Quilt Guild: Quilts and crafts
Gene Waitte: Henna tattoos and crystal mobiles
Virginia and Betty Compton
Artisan Coop: Crochet, diochroic
Town Square Magazine: Promotion
Ozarks Organics: Gardening shop
Chards Designs: Sterling silver
Savor: Food
Party Time Ponies: Pony Rides
Hs Lit Mag: Promotion
St. Paul’s Episcopal: Ice cream social
Arkansas Compassionate Care: Petition
Artist Laboratory Theatre: Sheet Fort
NWA Creative Center: Kids art table
NCAT/Energy Corps: Promotion/ educational
Washington Environmental Affairs: Interactive water, trash education
Renaissance and Fantasy Faire: Renaissance fair promotion/tarot reader
Puppets Play Pretend: Puppet show
Fayetteville Public Library: Get a library card booth
Kids Beat: Parade participation
Square One: Dance studio
Terra Nova: Belly dancing Studio

 
 
 
 

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