Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone (formerly Sandstone Amphitheater)

It was a beautiful Friday night for the Jack Johnson, Rogue Wave, and Neil Halstead show at Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone. Neil Halstead opened the show with songs from his record Oh! Mighty Engine. Rogue Wave, label mates of Halstead and Jack Johnson, performed next.

All the way from the UK, Neil Halstead

Rogue Wave, the California Quintuplet played next.

Jack Johnson performs to a sold out crowd at Capitol Federal Park

Johnson also brought along his Green Village which consisted of a series of tents with information about green living, organizations and ways to get involved. Cap Fed Park couldn’t have been happier with the turn out of green supporters and volunteers.

Volunteers gather to help sort recyclables at Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone

Good vibes on the lawn at Capitol Federal Park on Friday August 15th.

As expected, the Jack Johnson show had a great and positive atmosphere paired with beautiful weather. It was a fantastic way to wind down summer.

All Photos By Paul Chokota

Are You Ready to Make Changes for a Greener World? Sandstone Amphitheater is partnering with Bridging the Gap to promote the Five Green Things campaign.  Bridging The Gap has chosen five specific actions that everyone in Kansas City can do to reduce CO2 emissions and clean up our community. Making these changes will reduce your household’s emissions by at least 4,000 pounds — that’s over 15 percent!1) Give up bottled water: Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 216 pounds a year2) Wash your laundry in cold water: Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 327 pounds a year3) Switch to compact fluorescent lightbulbs: Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 566 pounds a year4) Set thermostat at 68° in winter, 78° in summer: Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 553 pounds a year5) Cut your gasoline use by one quarter:  Average single car reduction of CO2 emissions: 2500 pounds a yearVisit the Bridging the Gap website to learn more about the campaign and to register we will track your progress, give you information to help you make these changes, and give you more actions to take when you’re ready.

AIGA GREEN SALON presents (Green)Town, a benefit for the green reconstruction of Greensburg, Kansas. Simran Sethi, host of the Sundance Channel, “The Green” will moderate a panel on the green redesign of tornado devastated Greensburg, KS. The discussion will feature BNIM Architects’ planner Stephen Hardy and Greentown director Daniel Wallach sharing how design can positively affect a whole city. The Sundance Channel will also screen segments from their “The Good Fight” Series. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the AIGA at the Kansas City Chapter’s website.WHEN:Thursday, April 17thCocktail Reception: 5:30-6:30 PMPanel Discussion: 6:30-8 PMWHERE:Scarritt Building Ballroom818 Grand Blvd.Kansas City, Mo 64106ADMISSION: $15 (pre-pay with Pay-pal)All proceeds benefit Greentown, Greensburg, KS

To celebrate Earth Day, Sandstone Amphitheater is participating in the 2008 Kansas City EarthFest and EarthWalk. These events are organized by Bridging the Gap, a local organization that works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy and communities. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday April 19th, from 10am-2pm at Shawnee Mission Park. By walking and raising money for the Kansas City EarthWalk, you directly support environmental education and awareness in Kansas City. The EarthWalk benefits Bridging The Gap, a Kansas City-based environmental not-for-profit organization. Download the flyer and help spread the word about this year’s events!

Bridging The Gap works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy and communities. To learn more about the 2008 EarthFest, EarthWalk, and Bridging the Gap, visit www.EarthDayKC.com.