March Madness Marching Band

Rehearsal
2020-02-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-02-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-11-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-11-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-11-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-09-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-09-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2019-08-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) and 7 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. 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 Gig-o-Matic and shared via MMMB’s Google listserv email.
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 monkeys!
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 Christmas Parade
2019-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States

Thriller! Stage Showcase and Halloween Parade
2019-10-27 16:30 - 20:00 | Robert Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
MMMB performs “The Last Circus on Earth” in the stage showcase that begins at 4:30pm and in the 6:30pm Halloween parade on Main Street. Don’t miss it!
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From https://www.lexingtonky.gov/thriller-and-halloween-parade:
This annual tradition has become a local must do event as Halloween enthusiasts of all ages descend on downtown Lexington to celebrate the season. Lexington’s largest, free Halloween party will kick off with Halloween-inspired art and performances and will culminate with the Halloween Parade and Thriller reenactment. New to the parade this year is the Monster Mash-up Flash Mob. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite serving up good eats and treats.
This event, which has been named a top 10 Halloween destination by USA Today, is brought to you by Lexington Parks & Recreation, Mecca Live Studio and WRFL.

Details

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019
4 – 8 p.m.
Free
Downtown Lexington
Events will take place at several downtown locations
Schedule

Tween/Teen Crafternoon: Halloween make-up (2 – 3 p.m.)
Lexington Public Library, Central Branch – Atrium
Prepare for the downtown Lexington Thriller and Halloween Parade with spooky style! We will provide Halloween make-up and tricks for a scary style only a ghoul could love. For tweens and teens. While supplies last.

Wicked Wonders Art Market (4 – 8 p.m.)
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza
A spooky-themed art market featuring vendors from across the region.

Halloween Variety Show (4:30 – 6 p.m.)
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza
Curated by Mecca Live Studio, this stage show features a DJ spinning spooky tunes and Halloween inspired performances by Lexington area arts groups such as Mecca, SCAPA, the March Madness Marching Band and many more.

Halloween and Thriller Parade (starts at 6:30 p.m.)
Main Street from Quality and Mill streets
Following the variety show is the Halloween Parade featuring floats, costumed characters and even more performance groups. The festivities culminate with the annual Thriller reenactment where several hundred zombies will dance, dawdle and drag themselves down Main Street to the classic Michael Jackson tune. New to the parade this year is the Monster Mash-up Flash Mob which is open to all skill levels. Participants in the Monster Mash-up are invited to dress up in their favorite ghoulish costume. Pedestrians can watch all along the parade route. Rain date for the parade and Thriller is Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at the same time.

Rehearsal
2019-10-20 16:45 - 18:45, 2019-10-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2019-10-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Note: Rehearsal is at a later time than usual this week, and for several other weeks. It runs 4:30-6:30.

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. 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 Gig-o-Matic and shared via MMMB’s Google listserv email.
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 monkeys!
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!

Blue Stallion Brewing Oktoberfest Mission Monday
2019-09-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue Stallion Brewing, 610 W. Third St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States

KidChella Music Festival
2019-09-28 12:30 - 13:00 | MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington, KY, 40513, United States
Lexington’s first kid-focused arts & music festival comes to the Moondance Amphitheatre on Saturday, Sept. 28! KidChella is co-hosted by Lexington Family Magazine and Lexington Parks & Recreation.
Bring the whole family to this FREE event featuring hands-on art and movement activities, as well as live music performances all day long

Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival Parade
2019-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | KY
From the Roots and Heritage Festival’s event page:
For over 30 years, during the weekend following Labor Day — the Roots and Heritage Festival has been a pinnacle of regional diversity providing entertainment & education for all ages.
The colorful pageantry of the festival combined with its high-quality offerings of cultural and educational programs has earned its recognition as one of the Top Twenty Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society and One of the Top Ten Festivals in Kentucky.
We invite you to join us and celebrate our rich heritage at our month-long events!

CRAVE Lexington Food & Music Festival
2019-08-24 16:30 - 17:00 | Masterson Station Park Fairgrounds, 3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY, 40511, United States
Crave Lexington Food & Music Festival is Kentucky’s biggest celebration of locally-crafted fare! Two days, 50 food vendors, 11 bands, the Crave Classic car show, food performances and more! $2, $3, & $5 samples allow everyone to explore with low risk but high reward. Admission is $8 (10 and under free). Parking is free.
See www.cravelexington.com for more information.
MMMB’s performance time on Saturday, August 24 is 4:30pm.

Lexington Independence Day Parade
2019-07-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States

Lexington Pride Festival
2019-06-29 13:15 - 13:45 | Robert Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Note: The Lexington Pride Festival has two stages this year, and MMMB will perform in front of the Barr Street stage (and not the Short Street stage).
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The Lexington Pride Festival is an annual event created to celebrate the LGBTQ+ people, their friends, families, and allies. The family-friendly festival is held on the last Saturday of June at the Robert Stephens Courthouse at the corner of North Limestone and Main Streets. The free festival includes entertainment, kids activities, vendors, and fun events. The event was created to create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to connect and to celebrate and to celebrate our identities.

PlayThink
2019-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | PlayThink, 3696 Mackville Rd., Harrodsburg, KY, 40330, United States
June 12 – 16, 2019
Harrodsburg, KY
www.playthinkfest.com
PlayThink is a summer adventure that will transform your heart. Since its inception, we have created a community of visionary artists, performers, musicians, teachers, and so much more. People from all walks of life have come to PlayThink and built the rich experience that you can enjoy today. Whatever your flow may be, there is a home for it at PlayThink!
PlayThink is a family festival and welcomes all ages. It is a place for friends and families to discover together, have fun together, and create memories to last a lifetime.

Great American Brass Band Festival Parade
2019-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Street, Danville, 326 W. Main St., Danville, KY, 40422, United States
Downtown Danville on Main Street
Come clap along to the beat of this New Orleans style parade with bands, cars, kids, beads and a whole lot more.
From www.gabbf.org:
The Great American Brass Band Festival is a Festival that celebrates brass music and is in its 30th year. The Festival happens every June in beautiful downtown Danville, Kentucky and on the campus of Centre College. The Festival is a free, family friendly four day event. Bands come from all over the United States and Europe. Many fine soloists are also featured each year at the Great American Brass Band Festival.

Festival Dates:
2019: June 6 – June 9

Rehearsal
2019-06-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Rehearsals on May 19 and June 2 will be 4:30-6:30, instead of the usual time.

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. 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 Gig-o-Matic and shared via MMMB’s Google listserv email.
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 monkeys!
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!

Southland Street Fair
2019-06-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Southland Drive, Southland Drive, 40503
Southland Street Fair 2019 is taking over Southland Drive on Saturday, June 1st! Between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m., you can enjoy entertainment, local vendors, food trucks and tents, family friendly activities and more.
