In place of the Dave Ruch concert today, several musicians including Pat Lamanna and Rich Bala are gathering for an informal song swap. Please come join us as we sing our favorite "heritage songs". 3 pm at Kiested House, 119 Main St, Saugerties., NY Free.
Sojourner truth concert
Music of Sojourner Truth in Concert
On Saturday, March 5, Journey to Freedom - songs and stories of Sojourner Truth will be presented by the Sojourner Truth Memorial Fund and Heritage Folk Music, Inc at St James Methodist Church in Kingston. A variety of local singers and storytellers will give a 2 hour program, beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $10.
The concert will include songs written by Truth, spirituals, and songs from the Abolitionist movement and the Civil War. Storytellers Evelyn Clarke and Terry Gittens will be joined by singes, Betty & the Baby Boomers, the Veterans in a New Field, and several others. Refreshments will be served, accompanied by fiddlers, Earl and Mimi Pardini.
St. James Methodist Church is a fitting location for the concert. In 1827, the congregation welcomed as a member, Isabella Van Wagonen, a freed slave who later took the name Sojourner Truth. As a dynamic speaker advocating the end of slavery, voting rights for women, and basic human rights for all, she became one of the most notable women in the 19th century. There is a statue of her in the National Women's Hall of Fame, and most recently, a statue of her was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol by the First Lady, Michelle Obama. The proceeds from this concert will be used to erect a statue of her in The Ulster County town, Esopus, where she was born and lived for the first 30 years of her life.
In addition, a raffle for a beautiful hand made quilt will end on March 5, and the winning ticket will be drawn at the concert. The quilt, titled Isabella's Garden, measurers 60"x60" and has a retail value of $500. Raffle tickets are $ 5. or 5 for $20, and can be purchased from Anne Gordon (331-7380).
Saugerties Piping Weekend
Saugerties Piping Weekend - April 29th through May 2nd
Dear Piping Friends,
The piping weekend at Falling Waters in Saugerties NY is unlike any other weekend on the piping calendar. No instructors, no schedules, no lessons, no concerts or performances. Simply a weekend of relaxation, good food and good piping with friends, some good players others beginners. It doesn't matter, this is a weekend of mutual encouragement, exchanging of ideas, tunes, reedmaking methods, etc, etc....
Our weekend is spent in a comfortable retreat centre on 60 acres of land bordering the Hudson River in Saugerties, NY. Although this event began life as a Northumbrian piping weekend it now encompasses many other instruments: Scottish small pipes, Uilleann pipes, Cornish and Leistershire pipes, concertinas, sakpipas, Celtic harps and ukuleles to name but a few. Non-piping family members often tag along to enjoy both the company and the walks through the 60 acres of woodland and farmland, or just to curl up and read a book in one of the lounges. The only structure to the weekend is mealtime. Although there is no requirement to take meals with the group, most people choose to do that. The meals are simple and good.
The dates for this year's Saugerties piping weekend are April 29th (Friday, anytime during the afternoon) until May 2nd (Monday, leave after lunch). Those unfortunate people who have to get back to work have the option of leaving on Sunday. If your schedule only allows you one day - that is fine also.
Costs:
Last year's prices are being maintained for this year although our host, Sr. Catherine, would welcome any extra donation that you feel able to contribute.
Non-refundable deposit of $25 (to be sent directly to Sr. Catherine - see below)
Friday through Monday (including Friday dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast and lunch on Monday) $235
Friday through Sunday (including Friday dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday) $155
One night only (including dinner on the day of arrival together with breakfast and lunch on the following day) $80
Meals only: breakfast - $4/person; lunch - $5/person; dinner $12/person
Please let me know if you are thinking of joining this relaxed and enjoyable weekend group so that I may give Sr. Catherine an estimate of how many people to cater for. If you know you will be attending, please send you your deposit and reserve your room. There are a limited number of double rooms that will go to couples on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you wish to check travel times and distances, the address is:
Falling Waters, St. Joseph Villa, 43 Spaulding Lane, Saugerties, NY, 12477
Deposit checks for $25/person should be made out to "Villa St. Joseph" and sent directly to Sr. Catherine McKillop at the above address.
Please let me know by e-mail or by phone if you have any questions.
Looking forward to an 18th year of good piping, good conversation and good company,
Richard Shuttleworth
Tel: 450-248-3656
E-mail: rshuttleworth@sympatico.ca
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