Schoolhouse Rock Music Festivals Blend the Past and the Present

Salt-N-Pepa shaking things up at Fall Festival.

Hofstra’s second annual Fall Festival and first Winter Blast celebration brought together students and alumni for af ternoons filled with music, food, car nival-type games, and other attractions.

Fall Festival, held September 23-25, 2011, featured a parade of student floats, followed by the Vibe Live carnival and concer t, featuring Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Salt-N-Pepa, Taking Back Sunday and Rick Ross. Firewor ks by Grucci and comedy by Louis C.K. brought the exciting weekend to a close.

Winter Blast, February 3-5, 2012, brought a Mardi Gras celebration to the David S. Mack Physical Education Center and Sports and Exhibition Complex. There was a Pre La Fete with indoor rides, food and other ac tivities. Alumni Hoops Fest and Hofstra Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia State University got the crowd cheering and ready for Mardival featuring Olivia from VH1’s Love and Hip Hop, and per formances by Hofstra’s Imani Dance Ensemble, the Sugartone Brass Band and rapper Fat Joe.

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A Rockin' Start to a New Academic Year

The second annual Fall Festival, September 23-25, 2011, brought thousands of Hofstra students, their family members, alumni, and Hofstra faculty and staff to the intramural fields to enjoy a parade of television monster-themed student floats, followed by the Vibe Live carnival and concert, featuring performances by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Salt-N-Pepa, Taking Back Sunday and Rick Ross. Fireworks by Grucci marked an exciting end to outdoor activities, and then the crowd moved to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex for a night of comedy by Louis C.K.

Watch your mail and email this summer for information on Fall Festival 2012!

Joan Jett

 

Fireworks by Grucci were a fitting end to the outdoor celebration

Louis C.K.

Tau Epsilon Phi and Alpha Phi's Addams Family-themed float in the Fall Festival Parade

Rick Ross closed the Vibe Live carnival and concert

Nicole Burke and Nicholas Schweers were crowned the 2011 Fall Festival queen and king.

2010 royalty: Andrew Schuetz and Brianna Guys

Salt-N-Pepa

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