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As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lovegrass Music Festival continues to provide a musical experience like none other year after year. Thanks to the tremendous support of local agencies, foundations, businesses, and individual donors coupled with the diligent efforts of our volunteer board of directors, committees and volunteers, our yearly event becomes a memorable reality, and a pure grassroots extravaganza!
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When you register for your tickets, we suggest making a donation to help Lovegrass Music Festival Association continue to secure the funds necessary to keep the festival sustainable for years to come!
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We are again offering the Lovegrass Premium/VIP Experience this year for those of you who want a more intimate experience during the evening stage acts.
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& JAMMING
INTERACTIVE ART &
6 BANDS
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EXPERIENCE
Creativity.Art. Culture.
Fun and enriching educational workshops, interactive art and kids activities are part of the full Lovegrass Experience.
Workshops
Sound Healing Yoga - Friday August 8th, 9:30 am
Main Festival Grounds
Join us for a unique yoga experience set to the rhythm of live music, highlighting the power that sound and vibration have to anchor us into the present, to heighten our senses, and to amplify our connection to our own essence. You will be guided through relaxing yoga poses into a space of deep presence and awareness. By moving the breath and the body we create space to quiet the mind, paving the way for clarity and connection. We encourage you to experience this unique blend of yoga and live music – a space where everyone is welcomed no matter your yoga background.
All are welcome! Bring your mat or a beach towel. Come as you are and leave as you wish to be.
EXPERIENCE
Comminity.Fun.Learning.
Watercolor Painting Workshop - Friday, August 8th, 10:30 am - Russell County Area Community Foundation Tent
Linda Pearson, a watercolor and acrylic instructor from Great Bend, Kansas, will facilitate this workshop. Whether you have always wanted to try color and have not had the opportunity or have previous watercolor experience, this workshop is for you. All necessary materials will be provided. Participants will create a watercolor painting to take home at the end of the workshop. Linda will provide instruction on mixing colors, controlling water, and creating different effects with brush strokes. The Lovegrass Music Festival setting at Lake Wilson provides an inspiring environment for participants to unleash their creativity.
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*SPACE IS LIMITED! A $5 fee will be collected to cover the cost of materials. Sign up for the workshop HERE
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"Notorious Chorus" Harmony Singing Workshop with Beth Watts Nelson - Friday, August 8th, 10:30 am
VIP Tent
Notorious Chorus is a group singing experience! Participants practice singing techniques to grow their voice and skills for singing in harmony. Build community, boost mental health, and encourage cooperation! Notorious Chorus will get you singing together in harmony!
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All are welcome! No sign up required.
Try something new, learn about music history, or let your creative juices flow with our workshops and interactive art activities.
Kelly Hunt Workshop "The Art of Songwriting: Method & Madness - Friday, August 8th, 12:00 pm - HPPR Stage 2 Go
Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter, an aspiring one, or someone who simply loves music and is mystified by the songwriting process, this is a workshop for you. We will explore both the method and the madness required to write a song. The method: songwriting fundamentals such as melody, lyrics, rhythm, song structure, and production. The madness: inspiration, insight, and cultivating a creative environment and mentality. Our time together will culminate in a group song swap where attendees will have an opportunity to air out ideas and share constructive feedback.
Switchgrass Art Cooperative Arts and Crafts 5-8 pm August 8th & 9th @ Russell County Area Community Foundation Tent
Make sure to bring the whole family for our Kids Cove, featuring different art activities daily, provided by the Switchgrass Art Cooperative of Lucas. Let your creative juices flow while making cardboard circus animals, paper jesters, cotton candy painting, masks, among other fun art activities! We will also have a collaborative photo booth, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, balloon animals and other fun activities for kids and adults alike!
Dried Flower Suncatcher Workshop - Saturday August 9th, 10:30 am
Russell County Area Community Foundation Tent
CC Radenberg, florist and owner of Happy Girl Flower Shop, Claflin, Kansas, will facilitate this workshop. Participants will design their own unique dried flower suncatcher. All materials will be provided. CC will guide participants in arranging dried flowers that will be sealed between two pieces of plexiglass. Participants will then learn how to fasten a burlap loop onto the suncatcher to hang in their window. Under CC’s guidance, participants will learn to express their individual artistic approach to working with flowers.
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*SPACE IS LIMITED! A $20 fee will be collected to cover the cost of materials. Sign up for the workshop HERE
Drum Circle Activity - Saturday, August 9th 10:30 am
VIP Tent
John Makings, owner of Rhythm Makings, Zook, Kansas, will facilitate this drum circle activity that will appeal to all ages. Participants will experience the joy of sharing their rhythm with others in a relaxing environment. A variety of hand drums and other hand percussion instruments will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to try several different types of hand drums, shakers, rattles, and bells. If you have your own hand percussion instrument, please feel free to bring it along. John’s lighthearted activities will lead participants into a journey of discovering their own unique rhythm, as well as observing the beat of others. You don’t need to be a musician to join in this workshop. Come as you are, and make a joyful sound with others!
EXPERIENCE
Collaboration.Music.Love.
Pickin' with Front Porch Workshop - August 9th, 12:00 pm - HPPR Stage 2 Go
John Alex Hawf and John Henry Holthaus of Front Porch for an in depth discussion of their picking styles. Dive into technique, exercises and learn how to collaborate with other musicians and instrumentalists to upgrade your jamming experiences!
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Old Sound Workshop - August 9th 1:30 pm
- HPPR Stage 2 Go
"Embrace the Flow": the essence of “liquid folk” improvisation is a dynamic artist talk and Q&A that delves into the fluid and intuitive nature of improvisation within Americana music. It explores how traditional melodies and rhythms blend with spontaneous creativity, creating a unique musical journey. We discuss techniques for tapping into instinctual playing, breaking free from structured patterns, and allowing the music to evolve naturally.
Kyle Tuttle Banjo Workshop - Saturday, August 9th 3 pm - HPPR Stage 2 Go
Join past National Banjo champion and grammy award winner Kyle Tuttle for an informal “Banjo Hang” and listen to him discuss his influences, recent and upcoming projects, and some of his favorite tips for playing the five-string instrument that is such a central part of bluegrass music. (And yes, there may even be a banjo joke or two.)
GETTING HERE
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