Holi Celebration

/// WEAR WHITE - clothes that you don't mind getting full of color \\\ Chateau Frémont's fourth annual grill-out, color throwing, bonfire, dance party extravaganza "Holi Party (होली)" borrows from the Indian holiday "Holi" and its celebration of the advent of spring (adjusted to accommodate warmer weather and outdoor fun in MN). Let's celebrate – this is an event not to be missed! ☞ $5 minimum suggested donation, $10 suggested if you are going to drink from The Bar of Abundance. Click "Get Tickets" on this event to donate in advance or gain VIP privileges. ☞ Please bring your IDs! 21+ to drink. _______SCHEDULE_______ 6pm: Grill-out, music, drinks ~~~ Bring something to grill, we'll have coolers/grills/sauces/veggies) 8:00pm: Color throwing* ~~~ In the back yard. Don't miss this! <--- SERIOUSLY 8:30pm: Sunset water fight ~~~ Water baloons, water guns...smear your colors! 9pm: होली bonfire and Thandai Time** ~~~ We set a pine tree on fire, along with remnants from color throwing. It's amazing, for all of one minute! Then, we chillax around the fire and drink Thandai. 9:30pm: Karaoke ~~~ DJ Alfonso leads some fierce karaoke in the disco. 10:30pm: Performance by Bawdy Blue: A Burlesque Review ~~~ This talented local burlesque group will dance us into spring! Like them on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/1gTQkgm 11:30pm: Multi-color flippy cup ~~~ How many banquet tables will it take?! 12:00am: होली DANCE ~~~ Throw on a sari and party! _________________________ !!Bring friends!! * Colors are imported from India, made of natural, non-toxic, plant-based materials. They smell great, too! Keep out of eyes. If you have fair hair, you might want to wash it when done, unless you enjoy your new colors! ** Be careful when you drink Thandai, especially if you are drinking alcohol as well! -- http://blogs.blacktigergroup.com/holi-the-colourful-festival-in-india -- "Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season, spring. Originally, it was a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land. Hindus believe it is a time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter. It also has a religious purpose, commemorating events present in Hindu mythology. Although it is the least religious holiday, it is probably one of the most exhilarating ones in existence. During this event, participants hold a bonfire, throw colored powder at each other, and celebrate wildly." ~Wikipedia