Ernst Fall Festival was a lot of fun. I had a great time working with all of the great bands and musicians that performed. I would like to send out a special thanks to all parties that made the event a great one— Oxford Drum Ensemble, Boogie Boys, Patrick Woods, John Hurd, GhostBear, and Karate Coyote– The event would not have been the same without all of your wonderful musical skills and talents. While the event itself did not attain the attendance I had projected, the quality of the event was evident as all student organizations, corporate partners, and attendees were entertained and excited about future events at Ernst Nature Theater.

I hope that with the help of strategic campus partners such as the Miami Student Radio, and the Miami Concert Board a spring musical event can be hosted at the Ernst Nature Theater. It was truly a beautiful venue to host this event and I am already beginning to organize a follow up spring fling festival at the venue. These alliances will help us expand the line-up for the spring and incorporate a national act into the set list.

Overall, Ernst Fall Festival increased exposure and raised money for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. It also established the Western Program as an academic program with a goal of building community and providing outreach to communities at need. We hope over the next few weeks online donations and shirt sales from the event will help us raise even more money for the charity!