[Press Release] : Twilight Fun at Flat Branch Park

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller - (573) 874-7465

Twilight Fun at Flat Branch Park

COLUMBIA, MO (August 28, 2008) - Family fun returns to Flat Branch Park
on Thursdays in September during the Twilight Festival! The park will
again be the site of the Commerce Bank Kids Camp, with bounce houses,
balloon animals, activities and entertainment provided by local
organizations. This month, the events will expand to “phase two” of
Flat Branch, between Locust and Elm. 

The events are free and are held from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday. Parks
and Recreation is planning the following activities at Flat Branch, in
cooperation with the Convention and Visitors Bureau: 

Sept. 4 - Ironweed and the Norm Ruebling Band: Enjoy some of the finest
bluegrass music performed by a local favorite, Ironweed at phase II.
And, the Norm Ruebling Band will be at the gazebo at Flat Branch I with
blues, classic rock, country, jazz and soul.

Sept. 11 - Flat Branch Circus: Back by popular demand; if you missed
the last few years, here’s your chance to join in on the fun. Enjoy
rousing circus music from the Big Top Circus Band, complete with
ringmaster. Watch as Ann Gafke’s performing dogs play musical chairs,
do an agility course and more.

Sept. 18 - Stream Extravaganza: It’s an evening of fun, frogs,
fishing poles, nature tattoos, learning & magic for the whole family.
“DeeBee the Conservation Clown” will be creating aquatic balloon
critters & making flowers magically appear. Touch wildlife pelts, make
bird feeders & identify “Tattletale Bugs” that indicate the health
of a stream. The Fried Crawdaddies will be performing on stage at Flat
Branch II. 

Sept. 25 - Bish the Magish and Los Desterrados: If you missed the magic
of Glenn Bishop in June, here is your chance to be amazed. You will be
highly entertained by his electrifying magic show. There will be two
shows, one starting at 6 p.m. and another at 7:15 p.m., at Flat Branch
II. 
Enjoy one of the greatest local bands around, Los Desterrados, under
the gazebo at Flat Branch I. They’ll be playing a variety of upbeat
and diverse music that will make you want to get up and dance.

Twilight Festival at Flat Branch Park is presented by Columbia Parks
and Recreation, the Convention & Visitors Bureau and The District. 

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