Cary, N.C. (October 19, 2009)—The Mariposa School is pleased to announce its second annual Maripolooza, a family-friendly musical extravaganza coming to Koka Booth Amphitheater on Sunday, November 8th from 12 noon to 6 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Billed as a Festicause, Maripolooza is a one of a kind opportunity for families to come together to enjoy great local music, a variety of food, and specialty vendors all for a great cause. The event raises money for the Mariposa School for Children with Autism, while also helping to raise awareness about autism.

The musical line up for the event features a wide range of talent including:

Mind the Gap—An RTP favorite comprised of IBMers who bring not only great sounds but a few surprises to each show.

Voices Together—A 12-member vocal ensemble who performs a variety of music from classical, to musical theater, sacred works, to songs of world cultures

Penne Sandbeck—featuring acoustic folks, Americana and folk blues

Matt Wilkerson—who brings together a wide range of musical genres- blues, rock, alt-country as well as traditional tunes

Braima Moiwai- a West African storyteller and drummer

Sea Cow—a five-piece band based in Durham, that plays original, rootsy, and danceable guitar-based rock

Ira Planer—who plays a combination of acoustic blues slide guitar with a rock fusion.

Come on out and get your groove on and support a great cause at the same time. For more information about the event visit www.maripolooza.com or to learn more about The Mariposa School visit www.mariposaschool.org.

The Mariposa School was founded in 2000 by a parent of a child with autism. It is a private non-profit school where all students receive one-on-one instruction based on the principles of applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior. The mission of the school is to provide intensive instruction in a supportive environment designed to improve communication skills and therefore quality of life for children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. The Mariposa School is a regional leader in providing early intervention services and education to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The school strives to build positive relationships among families, staff and the greater community to help each child achieve his/her maximum potential.

Related Links

1. http://www.mariposaschool.org
2. http://www.maripolooza.org