March Madness Marching Band

CASA Lexington's Bourbon and the Bayou Gala
2023-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, United States
MMMB performs outside the hotel at the beginning of the event, welcoming guests into CASA of Lexington’s annual fundraising gala.
From CASA of Lexington:
Bourbon and the Bayou is your chance to turn out for the who’s who of the Bluegrass. CASA of Lexington’s flagship fundraiser is a Mardi Gras gala with a Kentucky twist: our can’t-miss event blends delicious Cajun cuisine, bourbon samplings, live and silent auctions, games, photo ops, and more. Inspiring stories about the resilient children we serve will make this a night you’ll never forget.
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CASA of Lexington’s trained and supervised volunteers advocate through the family court system to ensure all victims of child abuse are safe and thrive in a permanent home.

Rehearsal
2023-02-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 and 10 more dates | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Want to join our band of merry-makers? We welcome all ages and skill levels!
MMMB ordinarily practices every Sunday afternoon at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson Street. New band members should email us at info@m-m-m-b.org prior to joining a rehearsal, so we can make sure to have sheet music and props available.
When indoors, the color guard and musicians usually rehearse in separate second floor classrooms, with a joint period of announcements in the middle:
–3:45-4:00 pm, musicians arrive; warm-up
–4:00-6:00, color guard and musicians rehearse
–break at 5-ish for announcements
Some weeks, when the color guard and musicians need to practice together, the timing may be different. Some weeks, the practice location may be different. Due to holidays and scheduling conflicts, there will not be any practice some weeks. All schedule changes will be reflected on the private BAND app.
Are kids and other guests welcome at practice?
Kids who are serious about practicing are very welcome, at the discretion of the Minister of the Grooves and the Ministers of the Moves. A parent/guardian should stay for practice, as no one else in MMMB can take responsibility for watching them. Some teens who have demonstrated commitment to practice diligently may not need parents/guardians to stay, but please know that they are not supervised at practice or at events. We have been very fortunate to have some awesome teen performers!
Guests are welcome to observe practice quietly, and parents/guardians need to keep an eye on their own kids. There are not any extra adults to watch them, and band members need to be able to concentrate on practice. Kids must keep themselves occupied and quiet. Even though we are a fun bunch, we take practice seriously!

Lexington St. Patrick's Parade
2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
The St. Patrick’s parade is the longest-running citywide civic event in Lexington. We look forward to continuing the tradition in downtown Lexington this year.
The Lexington Division of Parks and Recreation produces the annual parade and festival with community support from local businesses and cultural organizations.
The events are part of an all-day celebration that traditionally begins at 10:45 a.m., with the annual “Blessing of the Keg” at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and goes down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street .

Rehearsal
2023-03-12 16:00 - 18:00 | KY

WCCK 60th Annual Style Show
2023-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 | KY
All You Need Is Love: WCCK’s 60th Annual Style Show

Central Kentucky Heart Walk
2023-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd., Lexington, KY, 40510, United States
About the 2023 Central Kentucky Heart Walk

Join your friends, family and co-workers to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
We’re all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way, and we must change that. By registering for the Heart Walk today, you are taking the first step to save lives.
Every walker who joins, every dollar donated means more research, more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more medical breakthroughs and more champions for equitable health.
Check-In 8:00am | Walk Begins 9:00am
Keeneland Association
4201 Versailles Road | Lexington, KY 40510
Route Length: 1 & 3-Mile Options

DiverCity Festival
2023-05-20 11:50 - 12:10 | Robert Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
MMMB will kick off the event at 11:50am. The festival continues until 7pm.
From the event site:
We are extremely excited to announce that on May 20, 2023 the DiverCity Festival will return to downtown, Lexington! The DiverCity Festival aims to educate, embrace, and celebrate the multitude of cultures that enrich the city of Lexington. This year’s family-friendly festival features dozens of vendors and performances that showcase the multitude of cultures that make up the City of Lexington.​​

This celebration originated as a Leadership Lexington project backed by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. The event continues to be organized and hosted by a Board of Volunteers who originated from the Leadership Lexington program – a group of individuals motivated to make a positive impact our community.

We cordially invite you, your family, and your neighbors to experience the spirit of our community.
For more information about the festival, including vendor, sponsor, and performance application information, visit: www.divercitylexington.com

Great American Brass Band Festival
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Street, Danville, 326 W. Main St., Danville, KY, 40422, United States
11 am- Main Street Parade- Begins at Constitution Square park and travels down Main Street and ends at College Street.

fromhttps://www.facebook.com/events/635164578424114
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The 2023 GABBF is Danville KY’s premiere event and a gemstone of Kentucky’s music scene. Brass bands are invited from all over for one exciting weekend of FREE music from wind band to New Orleans style to jazz and everything in between! No matter what, we celebrate awesome music and horns! We’ve got the lineup to get you dancing!

Check out gabbf.org for more details, including our lineup, schedule, and information about our infamous picnic tables and hospitality “brass” passes.

Lexington Pride Festival
2023-06-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
MMMB performs at 11:30am, and the festival runs until 10pm. For the first time, the festival will be celebrated indoors, at the Central Bank Center, Lexington’s new downtown convention center.
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The Lexington Pride Festival is a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians. The event means something different to everyone, but there are some common themes we hear when we ask what it means to attendees. Belonging. Freedom. Safety. Acceptance. Love.

Rehearsal
2023-07-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Want to join our band of merry-makers? We welcome all ages and skill levels!
Sunday, July 2 will be our final rehearsal before the Independence Day parade on Tuesday, July 4.
MMMB ordinarily practices every Sunday afternoon at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson Street. New band members should email us at info@m-m-m-b.org prior to joining a rehearsal, so we can make sure to have sheet music and props available.
When indoors, the color guard and musicians usually rehearse in separate second floor classrooms, with a joint period of announcements in the middle:
–3:45-4:00 pm, musicians arrive; warm-up
–4:00-6:00, color guard and musicians rehearse
–break at 5-ish for announcements
Some weeks, when the color guard and musicians need to practice together, the timing may be different. Some weeks, the practice location may be different. Due to holidays and scheduling conflicts, there will not be any practice some weeks. All schedule changes will be reflected on the private BAND app.
Are kids and other guests welcome at practice?
Kids who are serious about practicing are very welcome, at the discretion of the Minister of the Grooves and the Ministers of the Moves. A parent/guardian should stay for practice, as no one else in MMMB can take responsibility for watching them. Some teens who have demonstrated commitment to practice diligently may not need parents/guardians to stay, but please know that they are not supervised at practice or at events. We have been very fortunate to have some awesome teen performers!
Guests are welcome to observe practice quietly, and parents/guardians need to keep an eye on their own kids. There are not any extra adults to watch them, and band members need to be able to concentrate on practice. Kids must keep themselves occupied and quiet. Even though we are a fun bunch, we take practice seriously!

Lexington July 4th Parade
2023-07-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
From https://www.lexingtonky.gov/fourthofjuly
The Fourth of July parade steps off at noon and will move down Main Street from Midland to Mill Street. There will be plenty of red, white and blue to get everyone in the patriotic spirit.

Play Music on the Porch Day
2023-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Carnegie Center For Literacy, 251 West Second St., Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
COME PLAY MUSIC WITH US ON AUGUST 26!

On August 26, 2023, the March Madness Marching Band will be playing at the Carnegie Center for Play Music on the Porch Day and we want YOU to join in! Play Music on the Porch Day is an annual event where people all over the globe take time to focus on music and community, two of MMMB’s favorite things.

Starting at 1pm ET, March Madness Marching Band will be at the Carnegie Center on the Second Street side, playing for anyone who comes by! Come watch, come dance, or bring an instrument and come PLAY! Any skill level, any age, any instrument, come jump in with us, take a solo, or just have fun! You don’t need to play a traditional brass band instrument, and in fact, the weirder the better as far as we’re concerned!
Part of a national Play Music on the Porch Day event: https://playmusicontheporchday.com/
