Futureshine Entertainment

Looking forward to another great week of musical fun this month as futureshine continues to plunge forward into the Summer.. Excited to be visiting Dorothy B Johnson Pre-k for an action packed spring Fling assembly this Friday . Then from 5:30 -7pm I will be @ Art in the Park with Mr. Mark @ The Learning Tree .. this free fun concert will be raising $ with children’s artwork for an incredibly awesome school .. I will be doing a drawing for a free deluxe  birthday party package at the end of the event! please feel free to enter by emailing me your name and contact info. Deadline is Friday @ 4pm ..

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Saturday May 19th  the Cosmic groove Lizards assemble for the 3rd annual first crawl environmental festival in Oak Island .. this free event is worth the drive we play @ noon!

 

photo credit copy right 2012 Max Nunez

New Hanover County Public Library hosted the 2^nd Annual STORY EXTRAVAGANZA on Saturday, May 12th from 10:00am-1:30pm.  A whopping 677 people attended this storytelling festival for children!  Emceed by Mr. Scooter, nearly twenty acts graced the stage in the Paynter Room each basing their performance on a different children’s book.  Performers included the likes of UNCW Literacy Live, Darrell Rackley, Park Avenue School, Mary Kleinfeldt, No Sleeves Magic, Music School of Wilmington, Ray Mendenhall, Performance Club Kids, Mr. Mark, Jocelyn Beam-Walson, Porch Theatre Company, The Dance Element, NHHS Theatre Arts, Terry Rollins, Gene Cordova, Max Nunez and

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo!!!!.

Was wonderful to hang with so many talented folks including finally getting to meet one of my personal music inspirations Secret Agent 23 Skidoo.. his new album incredibly awesome I have been blasting it in my Jeep without the kids as well as with . go buy one here!    http://www.secretagent23skidoo.com/store.html

here’s a a great video of the king of kid hop!

Mr. Mark returns as the “rapping red oak” again to many local schools this week and 2 public regional events..Don’t miss the Earth day celebration this Saturday April 21 from 11am-6pm I will be there early with a booth and performing several times in the morning around the park and on the main stage in between set breaks.. bands include Shine, Possum Creek and Jah creation..

Wilmington Earth day 2012 Hugh McRae

then its off to Shakori Hills to get ready for my Sunday April 22 Earth day performance there @ the Caberet stage
Mr. Mark is known for his creativity and silly characters such as the Broccoli Brothers Flying Circus and the Rapping Red Oak . This year he will be featuring Perry Smith, co-founder of Mark’s folky funk rock band, the Cosmic Groove Lizards. Perry is a fellow music educator playing a wide variety of instruments. This spring, look for special guests, audience participation puppet pals and a whole lot of surprises… don’t miss the fun! Cabaret Tent, Sunday 10am

Mr. Mark performs @ shakori Hills grassroots festival again this year!

Mr. Mark will be performing this Saturday March 24 @ the Capefear maternity expo in the coastline convention center ! performances @ 10:15 am and 1 pm
Sunday March 25th he will be emceeing and performing for the Junior leagues touch a truck event @ Mayfaire

this special earth day /arbor day program  environmental  by the Rapping Red oak is available  March 10th  through April 30th

We are currently seeking sponsors to provide this educational and entertaining  program to many needy schools with little or no budget . we are offering several pricing options for 15 minutes -2 hours worth of programming including  tree planting ceremonies , assemblies, recycled art contests and much more. limited availability for spring.  call today to reserve you schools date and time.

We would like to thank one of our major sponsors again and again for making this possible for many schools in years past .. Live Oak Real Estate . these guys are the best!!!!     http://liveoakgroup.com/   

The rapping Red oak is ready to shake up the world this spring!!!!

Its hard to believe that this is week  8 of Broccoli boot camp. Time is flying by in 2012 I will readily admit that it has been a rocky start compared to what I imagined. At  the first weigh in Feb  I had only lost 3 pounds but I have not been very great about doing the exercise in my regimen or making wise food choices.. things started changing much more recently  and I have been feeling the will power to make good choices a lot more lately .. This is greatly in part to a several  friends in the community who are helping me develop a plan.. I wasn’t ready to tackle my diet problems or exercise  at  first but my good friend and BBC advisor Ryanna  has been helping  me focus on small steps and now I am really starting to get in the swing of things.  I am simply reducing as much carbs and sugar from my diet as I can possibly bare and trying drinking lots of water.. I am allowed 1 free meal per week. Healthy snacking is one of the most essential parts. Just having these guideline rigidly in place has helped tremendously. Also I  made a decision to do some bulk shopping even though money is tight. This has been a huge help in planning and preparing meals and snacks for on the go .  It was quite the scene power shopping through the supermarkets trying to save money with quite a time crunch but Ry knows her stuff! Now comes the exercise. a couple weeks I finally mustered to the courage to make it to Stroller strides instructed by my friend Jodi.. This exercise  program is primarily geared for mothers with their children but they welcomed broccoli boot camp crew and  and I in to experience the Stroller strides  program. I have to say that my preconception of a gently walking  around the  park and a few yoga poses was way wrong!  These folks know how to work out and help you with your goals.. Its really fun with light hearted songs for you and your child  scattered through the hour of good cardio!.. lots of great moves to learn and practice at home and most of all encouragement and support for your personal sucess.. you can go at your own pace and they have low impact options for those with injuries or just starting.. The park where they meet is right by my house and SS is now a once a week part of my routine and i s helping greatly.. Come try it FREE for the entire month of February and celebrate their 5 year anniversary party with me this Wednesday 2-22-12 @ Hugh Mcrae .. from 11am til about noon. http://classes.strollerstrides.net/wilmington/location/index.aspx

So in conclusion I would like to say although broccoli boot camp hasn’t been what I  imagined exactly is is slowly becoming just that.. Change takes time and I know I am on the right path.. Please keep the encouragement up and let me know YOUR successes   in the journey to health .  Be Sure to become a fan on Facebook so we can correspond easier!  http://www.facebook.com/mrmarkmusic

Strolling with baby carrot @ Hugh McRae with Stroller strides!

can’t beat the price of this family fun.. MC Magic Mark is back in action with a fun playlist of songs to dance to .Crafts with Laurel + food and sweets only $2 in advance!!

Oak Island Parks and Recreation

Cupid Palooza The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Family Valentine Social on Friday, February 3, 2012 from 5-7 pm at the Oak Island Recreation Center. Food DJ/Emcee by Mark Herbert Dancing Crafts Fun for ages 2-12 and their parents Fee is $2 in advance; $3 at the door. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 278-5518 for more information.

Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 @ the dance Element
Mr. Mark’s Musical puppetry play house is a fun new weekly workshop combining elements of theatre, puppetry and music .
Students explore the basic elements of music while participating in songs, games, movement exercises, craft projects, and skits.

New themes every week make this workshop an ever evolving treasure trove of creativity. Designed for ages 5-12, of all abilities and levels of experience.