Earth Fest Floods
Date: Wed Apr 23 21:06:43 2008
Mother Nature clearly heard O.A.R's Mark Roberge on Sunday.
Soon after "Love and Memories" reverberated through the loud speakers to hundreds of fans on the National Mall for D.C.'s 2008 Earth Festival, the clouds let go, and that same crowd was drowning deep inside her water as well.
During the first electrical storm, even actor Chevy Chase and Umphrey's McGee couldn't keep the crowd from running to take cover. Ponchos and umbrellas found solace beneath the roof of the Smithsonian entrance, under large magnolia trees, or by sidling up to workers at their tented advertisement booths.
The second storm forced the organization to cancel the rest of the afternoon, and the chaos on the Mall turned into chaos in the streets and at the Metro.
The Green Apple Festival, partnered with the Earth Day Network, put on D.C.'s wet and wild Earth Day event. The festival is actually part of a nationwide collaboration that includes eight festivals simultaneously taking place in eight major cities throughout the country.
Though much of this year's lineup was spoiled by the weather, a handful of top bands, public figures and activists still kept the audience pumped for most of the day.
American Idol's Blake Lewis beat-boxed the National Anthem to kick off the event. O.A.R played an acoustic set that included a Dylan cover of "The Times They Are A Changin,'" very fitting with the festival's theme of global concern. Umphrey's McGee and Warren Haynes also took the stage between the rain's adamant performances.
Junior Kristin Astley attended the event with friends.
"Despite the torrential downpour, the bands were amazing," Astley said. "The crowd especially came to life when Edward Norton delivered his speech."
Other speakers addressing environmental concerns included Ed Begley, Jr., NASA scientist Dr. James E. Hansen, journalist Thomas Friedman, Olympic skier Joe Holland, and Earth day Network President Kathleen Rogers.
Rogers asked the audience members to "Call for Climate," using cell phones to speak with their representatives.
Astley said that the concept of the Earth Day Festival conveys an important message.
"It brings in a lot of diverse people," Astley said. "It informs us of global concerns and the actions we need to take to preserve the environment."
Soon after "Love and Memories" reverberated through the loud speakers to hundreds of fans on the National Mall for D.C.'s 2008 Earth Festival, the clouds let go, and that same crowd was drowning deep inside her water as well.
During the first electrical storm, even actor Chevy Chase and Umphrey's McGee couldn't keep the crowd from running to take cover. Ponchos and umbrellas found solace beneath the roof of the Smithsonian entrance, under large magnolia trees, or by sidling up to workers at their tented advertisement booths.
The second storm forced the organization to cancel the rest of the afternoon, and the chaos on the Mall turned into chaos in the streets and at the Metro.
The Green Apple Festival, partnered with the Earth Day Network, put on D.C.'s wet and wild Earth Day event. The festival is actually part of a nationwide collaboration that includes eight festivals simultaneously taking place in eight major cities throughout the country.
Though much of this year's lineup was spoiled by the weather, a handful of top bands, public figures and activists still kept the audience pumped for most of the day.
American Idol's Blake Lewis beat-boxed the National Anthem to kick off the event. O.A.R played an acoustic set that included a Dylan cover of "The Times They Are A Changin,'" very fitting with the festival's theme of global concern. Umphrey's McGee and Warren Haynes also took the stage between the rain's adamant performances.
Junior Kristin Astley attended the event with friends.
"Despite the torrential downpour, the bands were amazing," Astley said. "The crowd especially came to life when Edward Norton delivered his speech."
Other speakers addressing environmental concerns included Ed Begley, Jr., NASA scientist Dr. James E. Hansen, journalist Thomas Friedman, Olympic skier Joe Holland, and Earth day Network President Kathleen Rogers.
Rogers asked the audience members to "Call for Climate," using cell phones to speak with their representatives.
Astley said that the concept of the Earth Day Festival conveys an important message.
"It brings in a lot of diverse people," Astley said. "It informs us of global concerns and the actions we need to take to preserve the environment."
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