This past weekend's program, featuring Woody McKenzie and friends, was a rip-roaring, toe-tapping good time! If you weren't able to make it, you missed out on a chance to hear music from all over the the world, try your hand at playing the fiddle, and make the dancing man dance.
Check out this photos below to see how much we're having during The Year of Authors!
Showing posts with label fiddling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fiddling. Show all posts
February 25, 2008
Fiddlin' Fun
February 21, 2008
Celie and the Harvest Fiddler
This weekend, we're hosting a local legend, Woody McKenzie, to come down to The Square and present a fiddling demonstration. This program was inspired by a great children's book, Celie and the Harvest Fiddler.
The story is about Celie, an lively and adventurous girl who lives in the South in the 1870s. She plans to win the prize for the best costume at the All Hallow's Eve parade. When she meets a mysterious fiddler, she accepts the African mask he offers her. But is the mask more than it appears? And what is the story behind the fiddler's mysterious song? If you like stories that keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love this historical thriller, coupled with beautiful oil illustrations.
Woody McKenzie, local musician and college professor, will present a rip-roaring demonstration of traditional Appalachian fiddle music and take questions about from visitors about his music, his instruments, and just about anything else! Guests are invited to bring their own instruments as well and join in the fun!
As always, this program is free with the cost of admission.
Saturday, February 23rd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Don't miss it!
February 14, 2008
Gwyn Moses
Gifted author and storyteller Gwyn Moses visited the museum last night as part of our Visiting Author Series. Gwyn shared African-American folktales and stories ranging from the Br'er Rabbit tales to stories about African safaris to the modern classic Henry's Freedom Box.
Upcoming African-American Authors Programs:
- Fiddling program with Woody McKenzie, inspired by the book Celie and the Harvest Fiddler
- From Harlem to Lynchburg Poetry Slam - An evening of poetry by local student poets, inspired by their own community!
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