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The 2007 RIS Event

Monday evening – July 23, 2007  –  6:00 – 9:15 pm
Cafesjian’s Carousel and Como Park Visitors Center, St. Paul
A magical evening of great music, entertainment and family fun

Rein in Sarcoma 2007 featured unlimited carousel rides, the new Tropical Encounter, continuous entertainment, including nationally known comedian, juggler and sarcoma survivor Scott Burton and six other acts, a large and unique Silent Auction and children’s activities. Directly preceding the event, The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Fund hosted a free picnic for 380 sarcoma survivors, patients, loved ones and those who have lost someone to sarcoma. Rein in Sarcoma not only raises funds to benefit sarcoma cancer research and physician education, but it is intended to provide hope and relief from the isolation of these rare and dangerous cancers.

If you attended, please evaluate the 2007 Rein in Sarcoma Event. Click here.

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Rein in Sarcoma 2007 - Program and Events
 
Time & Location

Program

Picnic Hosts
4:30 - 6:00

Sarcoma Family Picnic

A free picnic for sarcoma patients, survivors, loved ones and for those who have lost a loved one to sarcoma. Sponsored for the fourth consecutive year by American Family Insurance. Prior registration is required. Located at the East Picnic Grounds To learn more or to register click here.

Rachel Kroog

6:10 - 6:55
Main Stage

Rachael Kroog - "Kidpower with Rachael" is a high energy, interactive, entertaining and educational musical show
Dr. Ed Cheng speaking at the 2006 Welcome

6:55 - 7:10
Main Stage

 

Rein in Sarcoma Official Welcome Festivities - Greetings from RIS leadership, physicians, special announcements and surprises. Learn about Rein In Sarcoma and accomplishments to date.

 

Scott Burton
7:15 - 8:00
Main Stage

Scott Burton - Nationally known comedian, juggler, speaker, author and sarcoma survivor
World-class juggling, award-winning comedy and
more excitement and passion for living than you may have heard in a long, long time.
Click here to learn more about Scott.

Candy
8:05- 9:00
Main Stage

Candy - Pop Music for Real People
Candy is a covers-only band playing "pop music for real people." The band has been playing clubs, parties, outdoor events and benefits for over eight years. Its play list leans towards 60's and 70's pop, along with newer material embracing that era's ideals. Click here to learn more.

Illumination

8:40 - 9:00
Main Stage

Illumination Fire Troupe - in performance with Candy
Illumination is a program of Mystik Toyz. Since 1999 Illumination has participated in tons of festivals throughout the United States. As dusk comes to Rein in Sarcoma 2007, Illumination and Candy will light up the evening in magical and exciting ways.

Dunquin Trio
6:15 - 7:00
Silent Auction Stage
Dunquin Irish Trio - Traditional music for flute, Irish whistles and piano
Larry McDonough
7:00 - 8:15
Silent Auction Stage

Larry McDonough - Jazz Piano in Concert
Sample his music

Larry McDonough is an original much in the tradition of Dave Brubeck, and McDonough's piano stylings are intimate and innovative." . (Lee Prosser, Jazz Review)-- "Bill Evans meets Debussy. Unique improvisations based treatments of classic jazz tunes, pop songs, and originals". (CD Baby)

Carousel

7:00 - 9:00
On The Carousel

 

Ride on Cafesjian's Carousel

Get in line for unlimited rides on the beautifully restored Cafesjian's Carousel.
Ride in support of International Sarcoma Awareness Week and Team Sarcoma. Rein in Sarcoma is an official closing event of International Sarcoma Awareness Week. Click to learn more.

Silent Auction

Auction

6:15 - 8:15
Visitor Center Porch

Auction Check-out
8:30 - 9:00
Visitor Center Porch

Rein in Sarcoma Silent Auction

Over 300 exotic and wonderful items to bid on in our best ever RIS Silent Auction, located at the air conditioned Visitor Center Porch. . To view the 2007 RIS Auction Catalogue, click here.

Tropical Encounters
6:15 - 8:00
Southside Visitor's Center

Tropical Encounters

New to RIS in 2007. Take an walk through a Central and South American rainforest with hundreds of exotic plants and animals.

Sarcoma Corner
6:15 - 8:30
Main Sidewalk
Sarcoma Corner
Featuring information about sarcomas, story boards of persons affected by sarcoma, RIS Sarcoma banner, and University of Minnesota sarcoma doctors and researchers to answer your questions.

Face Painting
Como Conservatory

6:00 - 9:15
Along Sarcoma Avenue

 

Along Sarcoma Avenue- Family Activities
Moon Walk (6:00 - 9:00)
Face Painting (6:15 - 8:15)
Bubbles (6:15 - 8:30)
Mr Fun (6:30 - 8:15)
Arcade (6:00 - 8:30)
Massage by Green Wave Therapies (6:30 - 8:00)
Sarcoma Luminary Remembrances (9:00 -9:15)

Sun Flower Shoppe

6:00 - 9:00
Visitor Center Entrance &
In front of the Carousel

SunFlower Shoppes

Featuring Rein in Sarcoma merchandise, "Groovy Girls," Willow Creek Angels, RIS wristbands, "Sarcoma Knows No Borders" wristbands, RIS stationary and T-Shirts, and new in 2007 the Official Rein In Sarcoma Coffee mug available in 11oz and 15 oz sizes. Some of these items are available for order on this website, click here for further info.

Flat Screen TV to be Raffled
8:30 - 8:35
Main Stage
Grand Prize Raffle Drawing for LG 37" LCD Flat Panel HDTV - $1,500 value. Raffle Tickets are $2.00 per ticket in books of five. Winner need not be present to win.
Como Conservatory at dusk
9::00 - 9:15
In Front of Visitor Center moat

Closing Ceremony RIS Remembrance and Celebration Luminarios will be lit and line the moat in front of the Visitor Center. You may register for luminaria to honor a sarcoma patient, survivor or remember a sarcoma patient at the registration tables

Best Western - Bandana Square - If you are from out of town, or just want to make Rein in Sarcoma 2007 even more special and convenient stay at the Official RIS 2007 Hotel The Best Western, Bandana Square - Just one mile from RIS 2007 - Click here for more info.

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Last Updated: January 30, 2008