easter seals' benefit
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“Homegrown Expression”
For Artists By Artists
The ARTS infused with LOVE
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Who & What Is enCOREenCORE?
Believers in art
Artists
Harlingen, Texas
The voice of the arts
Cultural Arts Source
enCORE’s
Branches
MUSICMUSIC FILMFILM
ARTARTFOODFOOD
Artist: Jessica McBride
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StaffDaniel Wright
Publisher
Stefania Trimboli
Cuisine Director
Vanessa Alaniz
Public Relations Director
John Justice
Musical Director
Artist: Jessica McBride
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Publication Details
FREE!
10,000 copies a month
Distributed locally & nationwide
With a world-wide presence
In PDF form
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Festivals“Open Air” Festivals
Quarterly
“Rock Field” (A Street & Jackson)
4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
With:
LIVE art
LIVE music
Retail vendors
Food vendors
Artisans
Street musicians
Sideshow acts
Easter seals’ Benefit
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Easter SealsNon-profit organization founded in 1919 by Edgar Allen
Currently 550 sites in the U.S., with about 23,000 staff members total
Provides services to over a million individuals (and their families) every year with:
Autism
Developmental disabilities
Physical disabilities
Other special needs
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Easter Seals
Provides these individuals with:
Exceptional services
• Medical rehabilitation, employment and training, children’s services, adult and senior services, and camping and recreation
Education
Outreach
Advocacy
so that they can live, work, learn, and play in our communities
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Complete WithA fashion show featuring local designers and models
A silent auction provided by local children and vendors
A special menu catered by local chefs, bakers, and bartenders
Acoustic music provided by local bands, mariachis, and a d.j.
Entertainment from a local folklorico company
Poetry readings from local poets
A photo booth from a local vendor
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SupportersEaster Seals of the Rio Grande
Valley
Children of the Rio Grande ValleySimply Elegant
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
Planned Parenthood of Hidalgo County
Harlingen South’s Speech, Drama, and Debate Team
Dr. Ricardo A. Alaniz
Beyond Gallery 218
Idea College Prep Fine Arts Program
Gloria G. Canales’ Folklorico Company
Lifeline Heart of Worship
enCORE Cultural Arts Source
Sylvia’s & Uniques
H.C.I.S.D. Cosmetology SchoolDesiree’s Spa & Massage
La Playa
Local Models
Ms. Rio Grande Valley, Ylianna Guerra
Local Designers
Sugar Sugar Boutique
Calesa
New Life Birth & Wellness Center
Yo La La Yogurt
Local Acoustic Bands
Texas Culinary Association
Garabato’s GrillAlhambra
Local Poets
Quelle Boutique Lolo’s Smart Cuisine
Casablanca Conference Center
Cossey’s Creations
…and MOREMORE daily!
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Where
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
Artist: Ben Varela
Artist: Jessica McBride
On November 5th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight?
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Why?To
Benefit the children of the Easter Seals
Give a VOICE to local children, artists, models, vendors, etc.
Make Harlingen a destination
Unite our community
Express ourselves collectively for a GOOD cause
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How?Forming a committee
Delegating authority
Timeline of deadlines
Frequent meetings where all contributors are present
Funding
Advertising
Contracts
Practice runs
Simply Elegant
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FundingDonations and sponsorships
Advertisements
Invitations
Flyers
Banners
Social networks
Public service announcements
enCORE festivals
enCORE Cultural Arts Source
Artist: Jessica McBride
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Ideas?Theme
Budget
Timeline of deadlines
Other supporters
Rules & regulations
Of all vendors involved
Of the city
Other logistics
Capacity
Entry fee
Expectations
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Contact Info
Daniel Wright 956.367.1049
Stefania Trimboli 956.245.6892
Vanessa Alaniz 512.573.2010
John Justice 956.244.2160
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Thank You!
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Meade