Concerts in the Parks - 2011 Season
The ninth season of CAG’s Concerts in the Parks series was bigger and better than ever. The committee, co-chaired by Elizabeth Miller and Renee Esfandiary Crupi, worked to transform Volta Park and Rose Park into festivals of crafts, contests, and games with the live concerts as the centerpiece. To view more photos from each of our concerts click here.
 Rockin’ & Green in Volta Park
The series kicked off on May 22nd in Volta Park with a performance by Georgetowner Rebecca McCabe and a special appearance by CBS news host Bob Schieffer. Donning cowboy hats and boots, McCabe and Schieffer invited kids on stage for an adorable rendition of a Taylor Swift song. There were activities for kids, grown ups, and dogs all afternoon beginning with a session of Lil Omm yoga. Hundreds of festive cupcakes were available (even for pups) courtesy of Sprinkles. Nancy Taylor Bubes and Washington Fine Properties brought hot dogs, Frisbees, and hosted a special t-shirt decorating contest that was judged by Bob Schieffer. Bottled water, balloons, and a Lego building contest were provided by TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty. The DC based environmentally-savvy group, Gifts of Good Earth, brought seedling planters for kids to decorate and take home with them. BabyLove collected gently used baby clothes and gear for needy families in the DC area.
 Mad Science Excavator Father’s Day Extravaganza in Rose Park
Georgetowners celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19th with the appropriately named “Mad Science Excavator Father’s Day Extravaganza.” Wes Tucker and the Skillets performed their own award-winning blend of rock, funk, and R&B. The fun began with a huge construction excavator to play on – and kids decorated their own construction hats. Everyone traded in their construction helmets and put on laboratory coats to conduct Mad Science experiments such as making slime and insta-sno. Special Father’s Day activities included an arts and crafts table making Father’s Day cards and #1 Dad medals. Egg relays, 3-legged races, and a Dance with Dad competition were held during the intermission of the concert with special “Dad prizes” donated from Sherman Pickey, J.McLaughlin, Vineyard Vines, and Grooming Lounge. Jettie’s provided an amazing spread of their fabulous sandwiches, Sprinkles arrived with lots of cupcakes for everyone, and Häagen-Dazs was there with yummy ice cream cones.
 Independence Day Parade and Celebration in Rose Park
The concerts ended with a bang on Monday, July 4th featuring the ever popular reggae beats of The Image Band. Beginning with a festive red, white, and blue parade around Rose Park, concert goers were on their feet swaying to the smooth rhythms of the Image Band. Patriotic arts and crafts tables were set up for kids to decorate their own American flags and even their own cookies with red, white, and blue frosting. During the intermission of the concert there were a series of contests including the East vs. West tug of war, 3-legged races, and a pie eating contest. Sprinkles provided cupcakes and Häagen-Dazs gave away ice cream cones.
CAG sends a huge thank you to all the generous sponsors of the Concerts in the Parks
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Nancy Taylor Bubes – Washington Fine Properties
TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty
Georgetown University Hospital
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
Georgetown Floorcoverings
Friends of Rose Park
Friends of Volta Park
The Georgetown Current
The Georgetown Dish
Häagen-Dazs
Thank you to the hard working Concerts in the Parks committee:
Elizabeth Miller (Co-Chair) & Dan Sallick
Renee Esfandiary Crupi (Co-Chair) & Eric Crupi
Jennifer & Tim Altemus
Annie Lou & MJ Berman
Leila Bremer & Karim Zia
Betsy & Steve Cooley
Erika & Kieran Donohue
Kelly & Gregory Doolan
Danielle & John Dooley
Nonie Cameron & Andrew Gillies
Hannah & Adam Isles
Kathleen & Griff Jenkins
Alison & Bo Jia
Marjorie & Nick Kask
Amy & Josh Kuhnert
Jessica Heywood & Greg Kaufman
Leslie & Paul Maysak
Shannon & Dan Pryor
Kara & Michael Sullivan
Maryann Surrick & Scott Popma
Dorothy & Stockton Williams
Dima Zalatimo & Amir Yazdanpanah
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