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3232BIPOC Fest, Porchfest, Fairy House Tour, Maritime Folk Festival
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It’s the first weekend of fall, and our thoughts turn to brewing, apple and food festivals. This weekend has all that and more – fairy houses, folk musicians playing carols in the streets of Portsmouth and bands playing on porches all around downtown Rochester. It’s gonna be epic.
Last chance to see the “Imagine That” exhibition
The Portsmouth Historical Society’s “Imagine That! The Power of Picture Books” exhibit, the first to celebrate the extraordinary heritage of children’s books created in northern New England and featuring original artwork from over by 30 illustrators, ends this Sunday at 5pm, so make a point of heading to the Discover Portsmouth Center at 10 Middle St. in Portsmouth this weekend if you haven’t already. Admission is free for under-18s, military, over-70s and Society members; $10 for adults.
There is a special exhibition celebration on Thursday, September 22 from 6-8 p.m. on the lawn of the John Paul Jones House. The Exhibit Gallery will remain open until 6:00 p.m. for reception guests. Tickets are $40 for members of the Portsmouth Historical Society; $65 for non-members and available at portsmouthhistory.org/events.
Kittery is hosting a 375th Anniversary Party from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, September 23 at the Kittery Community Center on the Frisbee Lawn. There will be carnival games, bouncy houses, an obstacle course, dessert walk, pony rides, Portsmouth Dockyard STEM activities, food and tons of fun. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Kittery PTA and the Pam Hoyt Sanborn Scholarship Fund. For information, visit kittery375th.com.
Comedian Eugene Mirman at 3S Artspace
Comedian and actor Eugene Mirman will perform in Portsmouth on Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. at 3S Artspace. A hugely popular stand-up, many fans also know Mirman as the voice of “Gene” in the animated TV show “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Bob’s Burgers Movie” and the new movie “Confess, Fletch.” have known him since the now infamous moment he visited Portsmouth and received a parking ticket, then turned the experience into one of his best jokes that went viral. Tickets are $30 for members; $35 GA for this show for all ages and available at 3Sarts.org.
See an Elvis impersonator in Newmarket
JC and the Elvis experience will perform at the Rockingham Ballroom on Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. The show includes Elvis’ bodyguards, known as The Memphis Boys, as well as jokes and stories told by the one and only king of rock and roll. Tickets cost between $25 and $30 and are available at portsmouthnhtickets.com.
King Kyote at the press room
Representing the entire state of Maine, King Kyote participated in the live television show “American Song Contest” this year. You can see it now this Friday, September 23 at the Portsmouth press room. The show is at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20 at pressroomnh.com.
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival this weekend
The 22nd edition Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival will hit the streets of the city this weekend. The festival features maritime folk musicians and chanty singers at five outdoor locations around Portsmouth during the day from 10am to 3pm on Saturday September 24 and noon to 5pm on Sunday September 25. Group events are a Saturday night concert at 7 p.m. and Chanty Blast on Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Market Square. See who is playing where and when pmffest.org/2022-schedule. You can also virtually view live streamed performances. For more information on the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, go to
The visit to the fairy house will take place on Saturday September 24 and Sunday September 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. There will be hundreds of enchanting fairy houses on display on the grounds of the Strawbery Banke Museum, Governor John Langdon House, Prescott Park Arts Festival and the Gundalow Company. Presented by Friends of the South End, all proceeds benefit local schools and non-profit organizations. Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater will perform a 20-minute excerpt from “Fairy Dance Ballet” on the Prescott Park stage at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. both days. Tickets are for one-day admission and include admission to each of the historic museums and their grounds: Family (4 people, any combination of children ages 3-12), $30 in advance, $35 at the entrance; Adults, $12 in advance, $15 at the door; Seniors, $8 advance, $10 gate; Children 3-12, $5 advance, $7 at the door; children 3 and under free at FairyHouseTour.com. Ticket entrance gates on the day of the tour will be located near the Tyco Visitor Center); at Langdon House and the Merch Booth at the Prescott Park Arts Festival.
Hampton Beach Oyster Festival
The second annual Coastal Oyster Festival will take place on the deck of Bernie’s Beach Bar in Hampton Beach on Saturday, September 24. Along with live music, craft beer and cocktails, at least six different oyster farms will be on hand to shuck their tasty shellfish. New this year are seafood samples from Gulf of Maine Conservas in Rye as well as spicy hot sauce from Pogo’s Peppers in Rye. The fun starts at 1 p.m. and lasts until the Seacoast favorite bivalves run out.
The 2nd Annual Taste of Kittery will take place on Saturday, September 23 as part of the town’s 375th anniversary celebration and will showcase Kittery’s rich restaurant culture. There will be food, beer, music and fun at Post Office Square, 10 Shapleigh Road, from 1-4 p.m. Advance tickets are $35 for food only; $45 for food and up to five vendor beers, ID required. Tickets at the door will cost $45 for food only; $50 for food and five beers. Tickets and information available at kittery375th.com/taste-of-kittery.
Brew Fest In The Orchard at Lee
In the sprawling apple orchard of DeMeritt Hill Farm in Lee, Stripe Nine Brewing Co. will present Brew Fest In The Orchard on Saturday, September 24 from 1-5 p.m. or noon-5 p.m. with a VIP ticket. The festival will feature 38 breweries, live music and food trucks. Tickets are $50 GA, $80 VIP and $15 for designated driver at eventbrite.com.
Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
The Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra will perform an evening of uplifting orchestral music featuring French pianist Mathilde Handelsman on Saturday 24 September. The program begins with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major and ends with Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky’s formidable masterpiece for strings, the Serenade in C major. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. at the Music Hall in Portsmouth. Tickets cost between $45 and $68 and are available at themusichall.org.
New England BIPOC Festival
The New England BIPOC Festivalsponsored by Service Credit Union, will be held outside Vida Cantina on Route 1 in Portsmouth on Sunday, September 25 from noon to 6 p.m.
Admission to the event is free, but donations can be made upon entry. Restaurants serving food and drink for purchase will include Rose’s Spring Rolls, Sassy Biscuit, Habibi and Southern Girl Bakery. There will be a mariachi band, reggae artists, Marienela’s Zumba, DJ Skooch and the Seacoast West African Dance and Drum group, in addition to other cultural dances and rituals.
PorchFest is a free outdoor music festival featuring over 30 bands of all genres on outdoor stages in downtown Rochester. There will also be food, vendors and dancing in the Union Street parking lot. Participating restaurants and stores will offer specials and discounts to attendees wearing all-access wristbands, which cost $10 and can be purchased online or at the main booth on Union Street. The full access pass also grants you access to the after party at the Garage. Proceeds from this event directly support music scholarships for Rochester Performance & Arts Center students. More info, rochesteroperahouse.com/porchfest22.
Flag Hill launches a new whiskey
On Sunday, September 25, Flag Hill Winery and Distillery in Lee will launch its new American Single Malt Whiskey with a Highland Games themed party. The new whiskey will be available for sale in the Tasting Room and Store after release.
Returning to Scottish and Irish roots, Flag Hill’s American single malt is made from 100% malted barley. Crushed, fermented, distilled and aged on their property in Lee, it also nods to the American style of whiskey with the spirit aged in new charred American oak barrels for six years.
On the launch party which runs from 2pm to 7pm, there will be the New Hampshire Pipes and Drums, followed by Celtic Beats, then entertaining Rebel Collective Music and plenty of food stations. Tickets are $75 and are available at eventbrite.com.
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The Richmond Folk Festival returns Friday-Sunday, October 7-9, and celebrates its 18th anniversary, having become one of Virginia’s largest and most beloved events. The festival draws attendees to downtown Richmond’s riverfront each year to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food .
The free three-day event hosts 200,000 people over the weekend and is produced by Venture Richmond Events in partnership with the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, Center for Cultural Vibrancy , Children’s Museum , and the City of Richmond.
Featuring six stages and featuring music and dance from more than 30 performing groups from Virginia, the nation and the world, the Richmond Folk Festival today announces the full performance schedule along with the Virginia Folklife Area and Stage and the Family Area. Again featuring a new arts program and the country’s top traditional artists, this year’s festival offers something for everyone. Full performance schedule
For the first time, the Virginia Folklife Area is produced through a partnership between the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities and the new Center for Cultural Vibrancy. Along with this newly formed partnership, this year offers many reasons to celebrate. 2022 marks the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program, which supports the continuation of living traditions by providing direct support and a public platform for artists.
Along with an interactive exhibit to celebrate this milestone, there will be an Instrument Makers Workshop featuring several current and past apprentice artists. Eleven luthiers who build and repair guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, dulcimers and more will travel from across the state to showcase the many skills required to make string instruments. In addition to their craft demonstrations, there will be a Instrument Makers Jam on the Virginia folk scene with a unique special performance uniting Tata Cepeda, one of Puerto Rico’s top bomba dancers, with Fredericksburg’s non-profit organization Semilla Cultural, led by Isha M Renta Lopez. Lopez and Cepeda are currently apprentice artists in the Virginia Folklife Program.
The Traditional Crafts Area is produced by the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, the state center for documenting, presenting, supporting, and celebrating Virginia’s rich cultural heritage. For more than thirty years, the program has documented the musical and material traditions of the Commonwealth and shared those stories through hands-on workshops, performances, exhibits, audio and video recordings, and learnings across Virginia.
Read all about the artists at the Virginia Folklife Area and Stage.
Family Space, Produced by the Children’s Museum Superheroes of all sizes will enjoy themed areas ranging from iconic sack hats, hand paint and balloon artists, to the creative zone where everyone can contribute to a joint art project recognizing “superheroes.” of our own community. Kids can test their superpowers in the obstacle course or show off other amazing skills in the activity area. Guests can visit each area and fill out a passport for a prize! The City Singers and the Autism Society of Virginia will bring an extra “super” dimension to the family space with instruments and sensory exploration. It’s a POWERFUL experience for the whole family!
The Family Zone is in its new location this year just up the hill in the grassy field at 2nd Street and Brown’s Island Way.
Festival times Friday, October 7 — 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8 — 12:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9 — 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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]]>NC A&T will participate in the 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival
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EAST GREENSBORO, NC (September 6, 2022) – The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and other North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Adjuncts will participate in the North Carolina Folk Festival 2022 this weekend with various musical performances, extending an invitation to visit the new University Galleries exhibit and will host a booth in downtown Greensboro to engage with festival attendees. The festival is a “three-day celebration of cultural heritage through music, dance, crafts and handmade food” with a mission rooted in the appreciation of “diverse traditions and contributes to the vibrancy and l ‘community inclusiveness’.
Friday, September 9
* Kaleta Group and Super Yamba Performance and masterclass for A&T students from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Harrison Auditorium, NC A&T Campus
“Kaleta Group and Super Yamba brings the Afrobeat of Nigeria and Brooklyn to their audience. Ligan-Majek, or “Kaleta”, is a singer and guitarist from the West African country of Benin Republic. He lived his teenage life in Lagos, Nigeria where Afrobeat was born. For decades he toured and recorded with Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Lauryn Hill and many more. Kaleta has been leading the group since 2017, including a performance at the Apollo Theater in 2019.”
The band will also perform in downtown Greensboro throughout the festival. For the full schedule of shows, visit the NC Folk Festival website.
Saturday September 10
*E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina A&T Modern and West African dance led by Melanie McLaurin, Ph.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Venue: VanDyke Theater
“The well-traveled and internationally acclaimed dance company, E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina A&T State University, will present an array of energetic dance, song and drumming from Africa and the Caribbean. The workshop, led by dance teacher, Melanie McLaurin, Ph.D., and featuring the talented dance students of the E. Gwynn Dance Company, will demonstrate the Dunham Technique, a dynamic modern dance technique that engages body, mind and spirit. ! Created by dance pioneer Katherine Dunham, the Dunham technique draws on a variety of dance forms, including modern dance, ballet and Afro-Caribbean. Come to this workshop ready to connect with your inner dancer!
*Exhibition of university galleries “The Beauty Within: African American Art from A&T’s Permanent Collection” runs September 1-30 Location: Dudley Building, 202 University Circle Greensboro, NC 27411
“This exhibition examines the beauty, importance and diversity of African American art. The diverse works of art span a century of creative expression in various media including painting, collage and photography and represent many artistic styles ranging from realism to abstract expressionism and popular art. The exhibition will feature North Carolina African American artists Romare Bearden, Vandorn Hinnant and John Biggers; Harlem Renaissance artist Charles Alston; and Alma Thomas, the first African-American woman to have her work in the White House’s permanent art collection. The Beauty Within will offer insight into the University Galleries’ vast and important collections that reflect its long-standing promise to black artists to acquire and display their work.
Additional performance related to A&T:
North Carolina A&T Cold Steel Drumline – Friday, September 9, 6:15-6:45 p.m. Location: scene of the old courthouse
North Carolina A&T Fellowship Gospel Choir – Saturday, September 10, 6-7 p.m. Location: CityStage
*- denotes specific events sponsored by the ACSSS and the folk festival
]]>16th Annual Folk Festival Draws Large Crowds to Cowee School
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By Kristin Fox
After a two-year absence, one of Franklin’s favorite festivals, the Franklin Area Folk Festival, returned this past weekend. An estimated 2,000 people visited the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center for Saturday 16e Annual festival. The festival, known as “A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage,” continues to be a favorite among locals, while also drawing visitors from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.
Located in the historic Mill district of Cowee West, the festival is a unique showcase demonstrating the daily skills, crafts and music of our ancestors. The folk festival is held on the third Saturday in August each year to help preserve and educate the community about the rich heritage of Franklin and Macon County.
“The festival gives people a chance to reminisce about how things used to be,” said Anne Hyder, president of the Franklin Folk Festival. “It is mainly a heritage demonstration event exposing traditional skills that you don’t always see everywhere.”
“We believe that if you don’t remember how things were in the past, it will affect how things play out in the future,” Hyder added. “We want people to cherish and appreciate the way things have been in the past and pass that on to future generations. We love that we have families of all ages who recognize and remember things from the past, which may be new to them.
The festival featured several heritage demonstrators which are the heart and soul of the festival including carpet making, pine needle weaving of chairs and baskets, blacksmithing, flint siesta, woodworking /wood carving, spinning and quilting. More than 75 vendors participated in the free festival celebrating all things Appalachia, including Civil War re-enactors and camp.
Animals were part of the festival along with the new Macon County 4-H sponsored goat exhibit. Large crowds gathered for several border collie demonstrations presented by Bill Coburn of Windy Knolls Farm.
An expanded children’s program kept the youngsters busy throughout the day. On the playground under the children’s tent, the youngsters could try their hand at traditional activities such as weaving and churning butter as well as making a banjo and corncob dolls. Traditional games such as egg and sack races and tug of war were available for children’s enjoyment.
Other activities for children of all ages spread across the festival grounds included Grandma’s Washing Day, Corn Shelling, Dairy Cow Challenge, Pottery and Weaving. Children could have their faces painted by Macon Faces & Henna and pick up a new book from the Read2Me stand.
Throughout the day, traditional mountain music, gospel, and bluegrass could be heard in the schoolyard on the outdoor stage, in the school gymnasium, and throughout the school. This year’s festival featured Kornbread Kreek, The Vagabounds, Frank Lee & Emolyn Liden, Rainbow’s End, Nikwasi Dulcimer Players, Lady & the Tramps, Susan Pepper, Wyatt Duvall, Richard Tichich and the White Sisters.
The crowd also enjoyed performances by the award-winning dance team, J. Creek Cloggers of Haywood County, sponsored by the Macon County Arts Council. Shelia Kay Adams, sponsored by Suminski Family Books, entertained the crowds with storytelling.
Highlighting the importance of the Appalachian quilting tradition, special quilts were on display, including the famous Cabarras quilt, the Celebrate America quilt and the world’s largest original quilt. The Cowee Quilters and Smokey Mountain Quilters demonstrated the art of quilt making.
This free event is co-sponsored each year by the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County (FHAMC) and the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center with support from the Cowee Community Development Organization, the Franklin/Nantahala Tourism Development Committee and the Franklin Tourism Development Authority . .
The success of the event depends on the many sponsors and individuals who support the festival each year. Sharing the same interests in heritage preservation and agriculture, Farm Bureau is a key supporter of the festival by contributing its time and financial support.
The annual Franklin Area Folk Festival is one of many events sponsored by the FHAMC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, providing “living history” experiences preserving Macon County’s heritage for generations to come. Other CHFA projects include the Women’s History Trail Project, 4e Quality Heritage Days at Cowee School and special events such as Cowee Christmas and Balsam Bee.
]]>NC Folk Festival finalizes 2022 lineup with George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic | Music
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NC Folk Festival finalizes 2022 lineup with George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic
Greensboro, NC, August 10, 2022 – The NC Folk Festival today announced the latest performer to join the 2022 main stage lineup, George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. Clinton will close evening performances on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in downtown Greensboro.
Learn more about George Clinton:
George Clinton, the legendary and internationally acclaimed grandfather of funk and founder of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective, was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina in 1941. As a child, George moved with his family to New Jersey and formed his first doo-wop group in 1955. – playing school dances and other local social events for 5 years before traveling to Detroit in 1960 to audition for Motown. Although the band had not signed with Motown at this time, George’s songwriting skills were recognized and he was signed as the iconic record company’s staff songwriter. Influenced by the psychedelic revolution of the late 60s, George and his band changed their musical direction…and the rest is history. Along with James Brown and Sly Stone, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic are considered one of the most influential innovators in funk music – drawing inspiration from science fiction, creative fashion and psychedelia. After decades of touring and inspiring rock, funk, hip-hop and generations of other artists, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 – recognition of their lifetime contributions creating and creating music with a funky groove.
About the North Carolina Folk Festival: The mission of the North Carolina Folk Festival is to honor, celebrate and share the meaningful ways in which communities express their creativity and cultural traditions through music, dance, food, crafts and other folk arts to enhance appreciation of diverse traditions and contribute to community vibrancy and inclusion. Our flagship event, the annual North Carolina Folk Festival, is one of the fastest growing destination events in the Southeast, drawing people from across the United States to downtown Greensboro each September. The festival is a FREE three-day event featuring performing groups representing a wide range of cultural traditions from around the world on multiple stages, including non-stop music and dance performances, a makers market, food regional and ethnic products, festival products and more. The 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival will take place in downtown Greensboro September 9-11. Additional information is available at www.nfolkfestival.com.
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Aniya Faulcon
Aniya Faulcon is a Smart Talk host/producer for WITF. She has a passion for bringing to light unique people, experiences and perspectives within the community.
Previously, she worked as a reporter and video presenter on people and social trends for LancasterOnline | LNP News. While there, she created video packages, provided Facebook Live coverage at community events, and wrote data-driven stories with census data and stories about local leaders, nonprofits, and more. profit, events and people with unique talents and experiences within Lancaster. County.
Aniya has also worked at WMAR ABC 2 News as a Business Assistant and at AFRO American Newspapers as an Executive Assistant and Media Correspondent. Aniya interned at WEAA Gospel Grace 88.9 and worked at her alma mater’s radio station, WWPJ at Point Park University, where she gained skills and a passion for radio.
Aniya grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended the Baltimore School for the arts for the high school with a major in theater. She continued to hone her skills and passion for storytelling and later graduated from Point Park University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interpretation and Broadcast Reporting. Aniya is looking forward to continuing her journey with storytelling in her role with WITF, as she aims to shed light on real people and real stories in Pennsylvania in a variety of mediums.
Playing classical guitar, flamenco style, dark concept, elegance
Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF radio”.
Broadcast date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
After a hiatus in 2020 and a hybrid series of summer events last year due to COVID-19, the Susquehanna Folk Festival is back and will be held in person this year.
The 3rd annual festival will take place at the York Expo Center on August 12e through the 14e,has and will bring live entertainment, indoor and outdoor activities, new traditions, on-site camping and food trucks to central Pennsylvania.
Peter Lee, executive director of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, said they are thrilled to celebrate and honor folk music, art and dance with the community.
“What Susquehanna Folk wants to do, whether it’s a cafe, a concert or a festival, is just to encourage people to come together and the community that rises around this music,” Lee said.
Lee said one thing that inspires him is that they have a weekend festival with a paid employee, himself, and volunteers. He said it shows because they love the organization and the work they do.
To buy tickets or visit voluntarilyFolk Festival is back and will be held in person this year. The 3rd annual festival will take place at the York Expo Center, August 12th through the 14th, and will bring performances, indoor and outdoor activities, new traditions, onsite camping, and food trucks to central Pennsylvania. Peter Lee, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, said they’re excited to celebrate and honor folk music, art, and dance with the community. “What Susquehanna Folk wants to do whether it’s a coffee house, or a concert, or a festival, is to just encourage people coming together and the community that rises around this music,” said Lee. Lee said one thing that inspires him is that they organize a weekend festival with one paid employee, himself, and volunteers. He said this shows because they love the organization and the work that they do. To buy tickets or volunteer visit sfmsfolk.org.”> sfmsfolk.org.
]]>FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 2022 RETURN TO FALCON RIDGE – July 29,30 & 31 | The scene
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FALCON RIDGE FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2022
GOSHEN, Conn. – The 34th Falcon Ridge Folk Festival will once again fly its annual, 3 full days this year, pandemic precautions are still in place and in-person and live options on Friday/Saturday/Sunday 29, 30 and 31 at the fairgrounds from Goshen to Goshen CT.
Marking a week earlier than the calendar and the usual appearance of Brigadoon, the festival resumes its 3-day format with an early opening of the campsite on Wednesday July 28, no dance tents returning yet but still overflowing with love , talent, community spirit and course, always accessible and interpreted in ASL.
Festival organizers announced plans for the hybrid festival in April with a COME BACK TO US message calling this year’s event, RETURN TO FALCON RIDGE complete with on-site camping, a Thursday night pre-fest music stage and the return Friday afternoon.
Showcase of emerging Grassy Hill artists.
The Joyful Return will feature 24 performers on 3 stages, wonderful food and crafts as always, activities for kids and a brand new community singing program. While current pandemic precautions as well as the festival organizer’s attitude of caution will place some limits on what is offered, this will not dampen the ever shared community vibe at Falcon Ridge.
Festival stalwarts, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Dan Navarro, Dar Williams & Mary Gauthier are all aboard the hybrid festival train along with folk icon and Greenwich Village Folk Festival founder Rod MacDonald. Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews, whose song CHANGEMAKERS won 2021 SONG OF THE YEAR honors from FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, as well as Canadian Indigenous blueswoman Crystal Shawanda, 2021 JUNO Award winner for the album blues of the year, are on board, as are 2015 winner of THE VOICE, Sawyer Fredericks, the competition’s youngest male winner maintaining his musical line and bluegrass/banjo pioneer Tony Trischka and many others. Music starts daily at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m.
For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available. More information about this can be found at FalconRidgeFolk.com or by calling 860 364-0366.
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]]>Longest-Lasting Folk Dance Festival Comes to Utah
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Posted in Utah June 28, 2022 by Courtnie Erickson
Get your dancing shoes ready because coming to Springville, Utah this summer is an unforgettable event. The World Folkfest is the oldest folk dance festival in the western United States and it is an unforgettable event. With hundreds of dancers, days of fun, and lip-licking international food, World Folkfest is an amazing festival the whole family will love.
For a week in July 2022, cultural dance groups from around the world flock to Utah to participate in World Folkfest, the oldest folk dance festival in the western United States.
Since 1986, this folk dance festival has entertained Utahns and individuals from around the world. Over the years, dancers and musicians from over 45 countries have performed at this popular event.
This festival, which runs from Monday July 25 to Saturday July 30, offers a full week of events designed for the whole family. However, nighttime performances are the highlight of World Folkfest.
Every night offers something new for guests and you won’t want to miss a single performance. More than 250 dancers from 10 countries will perform on the main stage at Springville Arts Park during this week-long event.
Not only can you immerse yourself in a new culture by watching the performances, but you can also try dishes from around the world. Several food trucks will be present at the festival, offering dishes from all over the world.
No matter which shows you choose to attend, be sure to arrive early. There are booths and activities for every member of your family, like scavenger hunts, giveaways, and photo stations.
The Folk Dance Festival is just one way in which cultures and groups of people around the world come together to celebrate differences, unite and find joy.
You can learn more about this folk dance festival in Springville, including ticket prices, show times, and information about volunteering or becoming a host family for dancers, on this festival’s website.
Have you ever attended this Utah event? If so, what did you like the most? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments!
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]]>The Richmond Folk Festival is back in October — Here’s what you need to know!
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The event takes place October 7-9 and has become one of Virginia’s biggest events. The festival draws people to downtown Richmond’s riverfront to celebrate through music, dance, crafts, storytelling and food.
The three-day event is free and hosts 200,000 people throughout the weekend. The festival is presented by Venture Richmond Events and is in partnership with the National Council for Traditional Arts (NCTA), the Virginia Folklife Program, the Center for Cultural Vibrancy, the Children’s Museum and the City of Richmond.
The event comprises six stages and features music and dance from over 30 performing groups from around the world.
“We look forward to re-presenting Richmond’s ever-changing downtown waterfront for a beautiful weekend of music, dancing, food and crafts with the James River and our city’s skyline. as the perfect backdrop,” said Stephen Lecky, events director at Venture Richmond. “This event holds a special place in the hearts of so many, and 18 is shaping up to be one of the best ever.”
Beòloach (Cape Breton)
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Black Umfolosi (imbubed a cappella singing)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda (Moroccan chaabi female ensemble)
Marrakech, Morocco, and New York, New York
Cédric Burnside (hill blues)
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Fran Grace (sacred steel guitar)
Toledo, Ohio
Korea Institute of Performing Arts Chicago (pungmul and samulnori)
Chicago, Ill.
Sideline (bluegrass)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Son Rompe Pera (Mexican marimba)
Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico
Photos and biographies of artists performing at the Richmond Folk Festival can be found here.
]]>Initial Lineup Announcement for Lowell Folk Festival 2022
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Today the Lowell Folk FestivalThe producing partners of have announced that legendary Irish group Cherish the Ladies and Afro-Puerto Rican icons Los Pleneros de la 21 are among the first six artists confirmed for the 2022 festival, which runs from July 29-31. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this summer, the 2022 Lowell Folk Festival promises to continue its rich history of showcasing a diverse and eclectic mix of musical styles from regions across the country.
Whether it’s blues, Celtic, Cajun, beatboxing, or the myriad other musical traditions presented over the years, the Lowell Folk Festival has always sought out the best performers in the world to come to Lowell and entertain. the 150,000 participants who come every year. The 2022 festival (the first since 2019) will feature nearly 20 performing groups representing a wide range of cultures, sharing their unique musical traditions on stages throughout downtown Lowell. The first artists confirmed for the Lowell Folk Festival 2022 lineup are:
Cherish the Ladies (Yonkers, New York) – Irish
For 37 years, this supergroup has won the hearts of audiences around the world for their rousing blend of traditional Irish music with captivating vocal performances and propulsive step dancing.
Dale Ann Bradley (Middlesboro, Kentucky) – bluegrass
Raised in a Primitive Baptist family in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, this acclaimed bluegrass singer transports listeners with her shimmering voice and signature songwriting.
Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy (Houston, Texas) – blues
Emerging from the Houston blues scene as a force of nature, this Texas powerhouse has a commanding stage presence and a voice to match.
Los Pleneros de la 21 (East Harlem, New York) – bomba and plena
This dynamic and propelling East Harlem institution continues to lead the way, bringing these bustling, percussion-focused traditions to the stages of community centers at Carnegie Hall.
Nava Persian Trio (Albuquerque, New Mexico) – Persian Santour
Led by a virtuoso santour player, this trio carries on a Persian musical tradition dating back to 700 BCE into the modern era with an extraordinary breadth of expression and sensitivity.
The Pedro Giraudo Tango Ensemble (New York, New York) – Argentinian tango
With impeccable musicianship and a vast repertoire, this ensemble exemplifies the emotional vitality of the elegant, subtle and intensely passionate Argentine music and dance called tango.
“For decades, the Lowell Folk Festival has presented world-class performances with artists representing dozens of traditional musical styles,” said Kevin Dwyer, executive director of the Lowell Festival Foundation. “Our performers are often among the best in the world at what they do. We have a roster of performers this year that continues that legacy, and we’re thrilled to bring these performers to Lowell. We’re equally thrilled to announce the rest of the artists in the coming weeks.
Festival organizers are thrilled to bring back this must-see cultural event, marking a new chapter in the region’s post-pandemic recovery. The festival’s favorite non-profit ethnic food vendors will also be making a return this year. A dozen master artisans and local chefs will be honored in the Folk Craft & Foodways Space.
The Lowell Folk Festival is produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, the Town of Lowell, the Lowell National Historic Park, the National Council of Traditional Arts, the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. Great Merrimack.
