Pet Rock Festival Celebrates Ten Years of Helping Animals\, J. Geils Band Member Headlines
Worcester\, Massachusetts\: The 10th Annual Pet Rock Festival will take place Sunday\, Sept. 14\, 2008 [rain date\, Sept. 21] from noon to 5 p.m.\, at Quinsigamond Community College\, 670 West Boylston St.\, Worcester.
Pet Rock is the largest animal expo on the East Coast. A daylong festival of fundraising fun for the entire family\, including your dog\, Pet Rock’s primary purpose is to promote responsible pet ownership\, bring attention to animal cruelty and educate humans on a variety of animal related issues. Proceeds benefit New England based animal welfare organizations that include Humane Society Youth\, Animal Legal Defense Fund\, New England Primate Sanctuary\, MSPCA\, NEADS\, Foster Parrots and many more.
But the focus is on fun\, too. Pet Rock Fest boasts live music\, vendors\, vegetarian fare\, games\, prizes\, raffles\, guest speakers\, rides and more than 200 breed rescues\, shelters and animal welfare organizations. Past musical headliners have included Sophie B Hawkins\, Deep Blue Something\, Badfinger\, Orleans\, Babaloo and American Idol winners.
This year\, we welcome Danny Klein’s Full House. An 11-piece R&\;B powerhouse\, this band is led by Klein\, who played bass with Boston’s J. Geils Band. Full House will deliver a set “celebrating the music of the J. Geils Band.” Supporting acts include Pet Rock (the band)\, The Howl and Soulstice.
But your pet is the star of the day! (Remember your dog is more than welcome\, but for safety reasons we ask that other pets stay home). There are contests\, pet astrology readings\, amateur dog show (with categories such as “owner-dog look alike” and “best vocalist”)\, New England Trailblazers flyball team\, the Gemini Agility Course\, adoptable pet parade with prizes for participating rescues\, professional photos portraits of your pet\, cat photo contest and the always-popular doggie water park.
The purpose\: to promote kindness to animals\, raise funds and awareness of animal welfare issues and inform the public
how they can help our furry friends.
Remember\, they can’t talk\, so we will.
Check out www.petrockfest.com for continuous updates.
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Worcester Storytellers is at Vasa Hall\, 1 Ekman Street. Open mike begins at 8p.m. with the feature following. Dress is not business casual.
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