Thursday October 26
Start this year’s Celebration of Traditional Music by attending In These Fields: A Folk Opera written by Silas House and Sam Gleaves.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Union Church
- A play exploring the importance of food in Appalachian history and culture, covering 175 years in the American South. The monologues are written by best-selling author, Silas House, and the songs are written by Appalachian singer and songwriter Sam Gleaves. The cast includes: Adamna Barton, Carla Gover, Deborah Payne, Jason Howard, Silas House, and Sam Gleaves. ($10 suggested, general admission)
Friday October 27
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Stephenson Hall, Appalachian Center Gallery
- Appalachian Ballad Symposium. Speakers include: Loyal Jones, Elizabeth DiSavino, and Chris Brashear.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Phelps-Stokes Chapel
- Appalachian Ballad Concert featuring: Alice Gerrard, Sarah Wood, and Chris Brashear,
Saturday October 28
1:00 PM – 5:00PM – Stephenson Hall (rooms to be posted in Stephenson front foyer)
- Workshops and Presentations with Alice Gerrard, Chris Brashear, and Sarah Wood.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Phelps-Stokes Chapel
- Concert featuring: Alice Gerrard, Sarah Wood, and Chris Brashear
10:00 PM- 12:00 AM – Woods-Penniman Commons
- Open Contra Dance
Sunday October 29
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Union Church
- Hymn Sing with Alice Gerrard, Sarah Wood, and Chris Brashear
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