Everyone who sees this blog please pray for the weather for the day of the concert.
The forcast is for rain, but we are believing for a sunny dry day in the high 60s. Please pray with us and believe for that.
A lot of the activities are under tents but it will still be best if we have nice weather.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Watch the digital billboards for Benjamin
Thanks to Lang Medias generosity Ben's Jammin' Art Projects Benefit Concert is now being advertised on digital billboards on 87 and 90 near exit 5.
They also donated a mobile billboard that will be in front of the Academy starting Monday September 27. You won't be able to miss that sign as you travel along New Scotland Rd.
Thank you very much Lang Media.
They also donated a mobile billboard that will be in front of the Academy starting Monday September 27. You won't be able to miss that sign as you travel along New Scotland Rd.
Thank you very much Lang Media.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
On the lookout for artists and musicians that would like to be involved.
Because Benjamin was so passionate about the arts and creative with his imagination we are helping other young children develop and nuture their passion for the arts. Ben's Jammin' Art Project is working within established organizations that already have a relationship with children and know them. Together we will nuture the artistic giftings in these children.
We will supply art materials, instruments and instruction.
We are always looking for artist and musicians who would like to be involved.
Bens instrument of choice was the drums. We thought he was amazing we couldn't believe the music he could keep up with and without instruction. Ben never had a real drum set. He was going to get a used one for his birthday. The drums he played were made by him. He took an old electric set that didn't work and was worn, covered the worn pads with frisbees held on by duct tape, made cymbals out of small,old dull saw blades, and used a hat box for the kick drum.
We would of loved for him to have a real drum set and heard him play on it, this is one of the reasons we are encouraged to supply instruments.
This is a drum set he drew on the computer. We are now using it as Ben's Jammin' Art Project logo.
Benjamin and his life size storm trooper
Benjamin was a naturally creative and passionate child. He always had us laughing.
He was always doing something. Here is a picture of Ben when he was about nine. He had some time, some paper, tape, crayons, and a love of Star Wars and he made his own life size storm trooper.
Free Community Event
Free Admission to Ben' Jammin' Art Project Benefit Concert
Community Event
Albany Police Department will be doing a bicycle safety/inspection and a bicycle rodeo. So bring your bikes and be ready to have some fun.
Albany Fire Department will have it Fire Simulation Trailer. This trailer will teach children what to do in case they were ever in a fire. Fire Safety.
Fresh Farmers Market - Come and find the pumpkin of your choice. Mums, corn stalks, apples, apple cider, cider donuts and of course fresh fruits and vegetables. Lessons on how to pick out your fruits and vegetables will be offered and a cider press will be on display.
Lots of other activities will be going on and there will also be lots to eat, so come hungry.
Community Event
Albany Police Department will be doing a bicycle safety/inspection and a bicycle rodeo. So bring your bikes and be ready to have some fun.
Albany Fire Department will have it Fire Simulation Trailer. This trailer will teach children what to do in case they were ever in a fire. Fire Safety.
Fresh Farmers Market - Come and find the pumpkin of your choice. Mums, corn stalks, apples, apple cider, cider donuts and of course fresh fruits and vegetables. Lessons on how to pick out your fruits and vegetables will be offered and a cider press will be on display.
Lots of other activities will be going on and there will also be lots to eat, so come hungry.
Bring your unused instruments and art supplies
Donations of instruments in any condition and unused art supplies will be accepted at the concert.
There will be a drop box available for all donations at the entrance.
There will be a drop box available for all donations at the entrance.
Live Bands at the Benefit Concert
There will be live bands at the Benefit Concert!!
Bring your dancing shoes!
The line up for the bands so far is;
Gomni - Latin rhythms and percussion.
Dan Hogan - on his Acoustic guitar.
Coltis - Irish music.
George Williams and friends -funk, rap, multiple styles (all great)
Joe Lowry - Second Miles Blue Band
*music subject to change
Bring your dancing shoes!
The line up for the bands so far is;
Gomni - Latin rhythms and percussion.
Dan Hogan - on his Acoustic guitar.
Coltis - Irish music.
George Williams and friends -funk, rap, multiple styles (all great)
Joe Lowry - Second Miles Blue Band
*music subject to change
Thank you Karen Ventura!
When Karen heard that John and I were going to start a foundation in Ben's memory for children to be able to follow their passions for the arts, she was very excited about this and saw the need too.
She began to have a vision for this benefit concert to help us get the foundation up and running. She visualized this concert in our backyard where Ben grew up and played because it is the perfect place. We were all very excited when the NYS Training Facility said yes, we could have the concert there.
Karen has never planned a concert before but she was willing to take it on.
I just wanted to say Thank you Karen, for your vision, for all of your hard work and time so far to help us keep Ben's memory alive, to help us to work toward something positive during such a difficult time for us. You are truly a gracious and giving friend.
Mary
She began to have a vision for this benefit concert to help us get the foundation up and running. She visualized this concert in our backyard where Ben grew up and played because it is the perfect place. We were all very excited when the NYS Training Facility said yes, we could have the concert there.
Karen has never planned a concert before but she was willing to take it on.
I just wanted to say Thank you Karen, for your vision, for all of your hard work and time so far to help us keep Ben's memory alive, to help us to work toward something positive during such a difficult time for us. You are truly a gracious and giving friend.
Mary
Mayor Jennings and the Tulip Queen and her court
Did you know that Mayor Jennings and the Tulip Queen (Juliana Hernandez) and her Court are going to be at Ben's Jammin' Art Project Benefit Concert?
Mayor Jennings will be starting of the Concert with a few words and the Tulip Queen and her court are going to be helping with all the children in the Art tent do their art projects.
We are very glad to have them coming.
Mayor Jennings will be starting of the Concert with a few words and the Tulip Queen and her court are going to be helping with all the children in the Art tent do their art projects.
We are very glad to have them coming.
Sponsors Needed!
Ben's Jammin' Art Project Benefit Concert is still in need of some sponsors to make some financial contributions.
We are only three weeks away from the Benefit Concert, crunch time.
We are very grateful to all of the wonderful sponsors who have helped us this far.
If you or any one you know would like to make a financial contribution to help us with the cost of putting on this concert please contact Karen Ventura at 312-9043, or email us at Bensjamminartproject@gmail.com or send us a check made out to Solid Rock with Ben's Jammin' Art Project written in the memo and mail it to PO Box 267, Slingerlands,NY 12159.
All monetary donations will receive a tax receipt.
We do have sponsorship letters we can email to you if you would like one or like to give someone one.
Thank you for your help!!
We are only three weeks away from the Benefit Concert, crunch time.
We are very grateful to all of the wonderful sponsors who have helped us this far.
If you or any one you know would like to make a financial contribution to help us with the cost of putting on this concert please contact Karen Ventura at 312-9043, or email us at Bensjamminartproject@gmail.com or send us a check made out to Solid Rock with Ben's Jammin' Art Project written in the memo and mail it to PO Box 267, Slingerlands,NY 12159.
All monetary donations will receive a tax receipt.
We do have sponsorship letters we can email to you if you would like one or like to give someone one.
Thank you for your help!!
Thank you sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors for there help with the Benefit Concert!!!
Our main sponsors for the concert are;
Our main sponsors for the concert are;
TGIF Fridays
William tell Financial
Capital Financial Planning
Dr. Alley - Capital Region Orthopedics
Thank you also to our raffle and business card sponsors and participating businesses!!
W. F. Ryan Farmer's Market, Pioneer Bank, Mayfair Jewelers, Friendly's Delmar, Olivia's Smokey Barbeque, Gould Orchards, Legacy Bank, Finishing Touch Hair and Body, The Silver Parrot, Hannaford, Frame of Mind, Spare Time, John Horan Massage and Yoga, Radio Disney, Pottery Place, Concord Pools, AT&T, 1000 Villages, The Book House, Stewart's Shops, Mr. Ding-A-Ling
William tell Financial
Capital Financial Planning
Dr. Alley - Capital Region Orthopedics
Thank you also to our raffle and business card sponsors and participating businesses!!
W. F. Ryan Farmer's Market, Pioneer Bank, Mayfair Jewelers, Friendly's Delmar, Olivia's Smokey Barbeque, Gould Orchards, Legacy Bank, Finishing Touch Hair and Body, The Silver Parrot, Hannaford, Frame of Mind, Spare Time, John Horan Massage and Yoga, Radio Disney, Pottery Place, Concord Pools, AT&T, 1000 Villages, The Book House, Stewart's Shops, Mr. Ding-A-Ling
Ben loved to draw!
Benjamin loved to draw!! One day about a year and a half ago instead of picking up a pencil or a crayon to make a picture, he picked up the mouse. I could never figure out how to draw on the computer so I thought it would be interesting to see how his drawing would come out. I was impressed, without any help from anyone, he found the program on the computer and started drawing as if he was using a pencil and some markers. Above are some samples of the pictures he drew on the computer.
Volunteers are needed for the Benefit Concert
If you love arts and music and you would like to help out a jammin' good cause then please send us an email and let us know that you would like to help us the day of the benefit concert.
If you have any special talents, like clowning or face painting let us know that too.
If you have a preference of where you would like to help we will try our best to place you there, for example, helping in the art tent with art projects, or flipping burgers on the grill.
Our email is bensjamminartproject@gmail.com
Thank you for your help in advance.
We hope to see you there whether your are there volunteering or just coming to have fun with family and friends.
If you have any special talents, like clowning or face painting let us know that too.
If you have a preference of where you would like to help we will try our best to place you there, for example, helping in the art tent with art projects, or flipping burgers on the grill.
Our email is bensjamminartproject@gmail.com
Thank you for your help in advance.
We hope to see you there whether your are there volunteering or just coming to have fun with family and friends.
Benefit Concert October 3rd
Saturday - October 3rd Noon-5
Held at 1134 New Scotland Rd. Albany in the fields of NYS Training Facility
(Across from Holy Names)
Free admission
Come bring your family and your friends for a great day of fun for a jammin’ cause.
Live bands
Art tent- hands on projects
Music tent- hands on projects
Fresh Farmers Market - Mums, pumpkins, hay, apple cider, cider donuts, apples, fruits and vegetables.
Bouncy bounces – Rock Climbing walls
Delicious Foods – smoked pulled pork and kielbasa, hotdogs and hamburgers, cotton candy, popcorn and more.
Extremely Cool Car show
Raffles – from local business - flat screen tv, gift cards from restaurants, salon services and more.
Fire simulation trailer - Safe Child ID
Bicycle Safety & Rodeo (bring your bikes)
Donate instruments you don’t use (any condition) and unused art supplies.
Held at 1134 New Scotland Rd. Albany in the fields of NYS Training Facility
(Across from Holy Names)
Free admission
Come bring your family and your friends for a great day of fun for a jammin’ cause.
Live bands
Art tent- hands on projects
Music tent- hands on projects
Fresh Farmers Market - Mums, pumpkins, hay, apple cider, cider donuts, apples, fruits and vegetables.
Bouncy bounces – Rock Climbing walls
Delicious Foods – smoked pulled pork and kielbasa, hotdogs and hamburgers, cotton candy, popcorn and more.
Extremely Cool Car show
Raffles – from local business - flat screen tv, gift cards from restaurants, salon services and more.
Fire simulation trailer - Safe Child ID
Bicycle Safety & Rodeo (bring your bikes)
Donate instruments you don’t use (any condition) and unused art supplies.
Benjamin using his imagination with wood
It may look like a over sized highchair to you, or a lifeguards post, but to Benjamin it was his look out tower. Our imagination is very powerful it is amazing what can happen when we use it. With Ben all this took was a pile of wood and some time and this is what he created, with a little help from dad. You can see he is shooting his gun on the front and there are two more in the back on the top. Of, course, as his mom after I told him how cool it was, I said" You do know you can't keep it there for long." Moms sigh.Ben's Jammin' Art Project definitely encourages the use of imagination. We look forward with anticipation to see what will come out of the imaginations of the youth we are able to touch, while encouraging them with the arts and music.
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