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3/23/07, 5:30 pm EST
Assignment Ten Finalist: Heidi Perez on the Langerado music festival
Note: This is not an official Rolling Stone article. What follows is a submission to the “I’m From Rolling Stone” writing competition.
-- Rolling Stone
The Langerado Music Festivalby Heidi Perez
Age: 35Euphoric crowds immersed themselves in three days of music earlier this month, with Trey Anastasio and Widespread Panic among the forty-seven acts. The 5th annual Langerado music festival drew sold-out masses to South Florida’s 666 acre Markham Park.
In a state where “going green” has not quite caught on yet, the producers of Langerado claim they plan to create “one of the most environmentally friendly events in the nation.” The question is whether Langerado, Inc. is merely giving lip service to the term “going green,” or if it is truly a vision in motion.
“The people at Langerado have been extremely cooperative in striving to produce a more environmentally friendly event,” stated Markham Park’s manager and strategic planner, Brian McLaughlin. “This year they worked with County Services to implement an in-depth recycling program, filling up at least one 40-cubic yard container of recyclables and another cardboard container just as big. In April we plan to discuss next year’s event including the setup of a shuttle service to provide alternative transportation.”
According to Langerado (Inc.), they have also teamed up with the non-profit organization, Change of Atmosphere, to come up with a “five year plan.” This year’s changes included “Green-a-rado” (an onsite environmental learning village) as well as media encouraging attendees to ride their bikes to the park. “There were bike racks this year,” said resident Heather Orlo, “so on Sunday we rode our bikes and didn’t have to deal with the traffic.”
Langerado is clearly taking steps to induce a positive change within Florida’s collective environmental consciousness. A three-day jam session provides just the opportunity to plant seeds of awareness and activism. Let’s hope that the producers of the event are true to their vision, and that other festivals and Floridians will follow.
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Nikolet | 3/18/2008, 9:23 pm EST
Nice site!
Anonymous | 2/25/2008, 9:36 pm EST
Vote for palominos to open the Langerado Festival!!!!! Go to www.palominosmusic.com, click news, and click “vote here”
suzi | 4/1/2007, 5:39 pm EST
great article heidi, i always knew you were a great writer!!!
Felix | 3/30/2007, 9:31 pm EST
The article is very well written. It sounds they did a great job with the festival and the venue and always concern about the earth, which I embrace. I applauded the article and the writer.
David | 3/29/2007, 4:06 pm EST
Wow, all these comments and still no win? How unfortunate.
Brian Kirkham | 3/28/2007, 8:38 pm EST
This is a great article and, besides being informative, it reads very smoothly…the folks near Markham Park should be pleased with this well written piece
toto | 3/28/2007, 2:01 pm EST
Thank you so much for the information.Its a great article!
Jen Brown | 3/28/2007, 1:02 am EST
I’ve seen (and contributed) my share of trash at festivals. BTW, has anyone seen my favorite pair of purple daisy dukes? Enjoying jammin’ tunes in an eco-friendly environment is my kind of a good time. Excellent journalism!
Liza | 3/27/2007, 10:19 pm EST
I think that Perez has a great point of view and her article it is very informative
Alina | 3/27/2007, 10:03 pm EST
Well written, Markham park is a beautiful park that should be taken care of and having music event promoters that care about the environment is important!
Thanks for writting this!
Cpt SkyWalker | 3/27/2007, 9:57 pm EST
This a very eloquent and very smooth article. The flow of interesting information gets the full attention of the reader and leaves him or her wanting more. Keep up the great work!!!!!
Zully | 3/27/2007, 9:47 pm EST
I’ve never been in the Festival before but with the information I’m getting from your article sound interesting. WAY TO GO !
juicylucy | 3/27/2007, 9:33 pm EST
Wow! Great article - you are an amazing woman with many talents. I loved your focus on “green” and having lived in South Florida - YES, it is wonderful to target the youth to respect our beautiful land.
Captain Darren | 3/27/2007, 7:18 pm EST
Very informative and well written.
Great to see more environmentally minded conscious events being held.
Anon | 3/27/2007, 7:18 pm EST
Recycling and bike racks? not too innovative… hopefully next year they’ll be able to take bigger steps and follow in those of Bonnaroo.
Greg Brown | 3/27/2007, 6:39 pm EST
Wow,
After reading about he festival you went to, I was so impressed, it almost makes me want to go to Florida for the next festival. Great Article!
Lawrie Kirkham | 3/27/2007, 6:18 pm EST
A nice article, concisely written with good, flowing commentary and interesting content.
Mags | 3/27/2007, 4:55 pm EST
Perez’ article, “The Langerado Music Festival,” doesn’t analyze the bands, the music, nor about the drugs and sex that went on behind the curtains. However, what Perez does focus on in her piece is that while bands may come and go, it is the environment that remains. What better venue to promote a healthier world than a music festival?
Love, peace, and go green!
Brilliant!
Nicole C | 3/27/2007, 4:54 pm EST
It’s nice to finally see an organization trying to do the right thing towards the environment and not just out to make money for themselves.
Very informative! Wish we were there to attend the festival!!!
Erica | 3/27/2007, 4:43 pm EST
I’ve never been to the Langerado Music Festival, but after reading this artcle, I totally want to check it out!! Thanks for this informative article!
M. Moreno | 3/27/2007, 4:40 pm EST
It is remarkable that a rock festival would make such a “green” effort. Will try and check it out next year. Great article! …informative, yet neutral…
Chris Lawrence | 3/27/2007, 4:09 pm EST
Didn’t Florida repeal its auto smog-check regulations? It’s nice that RS is focusing some attention on Florida, it is a Bush state with a poor environmental record. Article is a nice combination of recognizing and questioning.
Ruben | 3/27/2007, 4:06 pm EST
I’m agree with you. I enjoyed this festival very much. Perfect time and location.
You wrote a nice article about it. Congratulations
Patricia | 3/27/2007, 4:06 pm EST
Very interesting, very well written
maja | 3/27/2007, 4:03 pm EST
She wrapped it up really good.
and made me read the whole thing.
It sounds she knows what she is talking and I feel I want to check this festival next time.
Great article…..
Carmen | 3/27/2007, 4:03 pm EST
Very interesting, very well written . . made me wish l was there.
Geisel Power | 3/27/2007, 3:58 pm EST
Heidi Great Article
Kass S. | 3/27/2007, 3:56 pm EST
Great article, very well written. A lot of thought & research has gone in to it.
Hopefully this corporation will follow thru with their plan & other venues like this will get on their bandwagon.
Jonathan | 3/27/2007, 3:50 pm EST
Sounds like it was a blast and useful at the same time. Sorry I missed it. Nice writing.
Jonathan | 3/27/2007, 3:47 pm EST
Sorry I missed the festival. I’ll definitely make it next year.
I enjoyed the article.
Alvaro V. | 3/27/2007, 3:33 pm EST
Right on girl!
THis is a great discription of what The Langerado Music Festivalis is all about. My favorite festival of South Florida.
Judy Tower | 3/27/2007, 3:33 pm EST
Sorry I missed this. I just got home from Florida a few weeks ago. Great article! Thanks
Chaos | 3/27/2007, 2:50 pm EST
It’s run by a local corporation.
Jake Sommers | 3/24/2007, 2:16 am EST
This one’s a stretch–is a rock festival really a local business?
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