Pearl Jam announces ‘Our Village’ Festival
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MISSOULA — On Aug. 22, Pearl Jam will host “Our Village,” a free and open-to-the-public community festival that will take place during the day, prior to the show that evening in Missoula. The event will take place from 2-5 p.m. at the Riverbowl Tailgate Area, North of Washington-Grizzly Stadium at University of Montana.Over 30 local nonprofits are participating in the festival, each bringing an interactive, family-friendly activity or sharing a visual display. Activities range from face painting, art projects, and lawn games, to instrument building, bicycle repair demonstrations, photo booths, and various amazing displays.
The Zootown Arts Community Center is programming an entertainment stage at the festival, emceed by Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, and featuring four local bands: American Falcon, (latent), Calamity Cowboy, and But I’m A Cheerleader. Local food trucks and beverage vendors will be present. (Also check out KettleHouse’s signature beer, the MPS Pilsner, a collaboration with Montana Pool Service, founded by Pearl Jam’s own Jeff Ament, of Big Sandy).
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, of Big Sandy, said, “We are excited to be back in Missoula hosting the “Our Village” Festival before the show. Come join us, eat, drink, hear some great local music and meet the folks from some of our favorite local progressive groups. You don’t need a ticket to the show to stop by Our Village. It’s free and open to the public. While you’re here you can register to vote, check your status, and engage in our democracy.”
Pearl Jam is also partnering with four progressive nonprofits – Forward Montana, Western Native Voice, Montana Conservation Voters, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of MT – who will be at Our Village to register voters, educate the community, and help fans join the band in taking the Pledge to Vote.
For inquiries contact aidan@williamsworks.com or 510-260-9450.
