Monday, December 15, 2014

Lunch & Learn for December


Lunch & Learn

Co-sponsored by Friends of the Folsom Library

and the Rensselaer Retirees Forum


 

“Where Family and Friends Gathered in Song:  
The History of the Fox Hollow Folk Festival”

 

Presenter:  Kathryn Sheehan



From 1966 to 1980, thousands gathered in the hills of Petersburgh, New York and joined Bob, Evelyn, and Martha Beers for four days of traditional folk music.  Fox Hollow became one of the most popular folk music festivals in the country and launched the careers of performers Don McLean, Gordon Bok, Bruce "Utah" Phillips, Dan Smith and many more.  Rensselaer County and Troy City Historian Kathryn Sheehan will explore the history and traditions of this legendary music festival. 


 
                    Friday, December 19  ~  12:00 noon to 1:00 pm 
Folsom Library Fischbach Room
Free! Everyone is welcome!  
Bring your lunch or purchase one at the Library Cafe. 
Dessert will be provided.

 
 
Adrienne Birchler
Coordinator
Friends of the Folsom Library
 
 

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