Marilou Awiakta Residency: Join us for a variety of events with Appalachian novelist Marilou Awiakta. Learn more about Ms. Awiakta by visiting her homepage.
 
 

Thursday, October 5

8:00 p.m. - Literary Showcase: Featuring Cherokee/Appalachian poet and author Awiakta. Reception and Book Signing to follow.  College Center Ballroom.
 
 

Friday, October 6

8:00 p.m. - Evening Concert: Hosted by John Lilly, editor of Goldenseal magazine, this concert will feature:

• Ginny Hawker, Kay Justice, and Tracy Schwartz - Music of the Original Carter Family


Jake Krack and Doug Van Gundy - traditional West Virginia fiddle tunes

Appalachian Writer-In-Residence Marilou Awiakta - selected poems
 

Saturday, October 7

Jam Sessions throughout the day: McMurran Lawn and O'Hurley's Great Room.

Appalachian Crafts and Exhibits open to the public, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Men's Club.

"Mason Jars and Memories" - photography presentation by Jim Clark, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., White
     Hall, Jefferson Room (1st floor)

Community Sing, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.,  O'Hurley's Great Room

Children's Poetry Reading - 2:00 p.m. - Four Seasons Bookstore

"The Music of Jimmie Rodgers"- workshop led by John Lilly, 2:30 - 3:00 p.m., McHurran Hall

 Play-Along Blues Workshop with John Jackson, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., O'Hurley's Great Room

Morris Dancing Exhibition, 4:00 p.m.

Country Harmony Singing Workshop, 4:00 p.m., McMurran Hall
 
 

8:00 p.m. - Evening Concert: Join your host John Lilly for an evening of traditional Appalachian music. The program will include:

• The Herald Angel band - string band and early bluegrass music


John Jackson - traditional country blues
 

Sunday, October 8

Shepherdstown Farmer's Market: Sample local produce and other goods, 9:30-1:00, behind Shepherdstown Public Library.

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