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Zachary Stevenson Tribute to Phil Ochs Premieres April 7, 7pm/CDT

Posted on March 31, 2021 by wff

With Zachary Stevenson on board to tribute Phil Ochsfor Woodstock Wednesdays, April 7, 7pm/CDT, we’re in for a special event! Continue reading →

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Ordinary Elephant | Woodstock Wednesdays | Premieres March 10, 7pm/CST

Posted on March 4, 2021 by wff

Ordinary Elephant, International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year, delights with music and poetry for Woodstock Wednesdays. Continue reading →

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Folk Unlocked | The 2021 Folk Alliance International Annual Conference (Virtual) – An Overview

Posted on March 4, 2021 by wff

At Folk Unlocked: Connection, Discovery, Inspiration, the Folk Alliance International Annual Conference, musicians and folk music lovers met virtually. Continue reading →

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Rev. Robert Jones & Matt Watroba | Honoring Black History Month

Posted on February 19, 2021 by wff

The Woodstock Folk Festival brings quality folk music to our community. February 24 in honor of Black History Month Woodstock Wednesdays presents Rev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba. Continue reading →

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Woodstock Folk Festival face masks! – Gotta have ‘em if you love folk music!

Posted on January 28, 2021 by wff

Woodstock Folk Festival masks for sale at WARP CORPS & READ BETWEEN THE LYNES on the historic Woodstock Square. $15 for 3 layers of protection! STAY SAFE! Continue reading →

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Meghan Cary Encore with a Twist | Woodstock Wednesdays | Wednesdays, October 14

Posted on October 11, 2020 by wff

This week, October 14, we are returning to Meghan Cary for an Encore as a way to support her exciting new event this week. If you don’t already know Meghan, you can read all about this exciting performer HERE — … Continue reading →

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The Woodstock Folk Festival Devotes August to the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wff

By Carol Obertubbesing, President, Woodstock Folk Festival This is the third and final post for the anniversaries commemorated in our “Power of Song” concert on April 5 (still available in the Video Gallery on this website).  Previous posts commemorated the 50th Anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Another 50th Anniversary: The Student Strike of 1970

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wff

This is the second of the three anniversaries the Woodstock Folk Festival is commemorating this year. See here for background on Earth Day (April 22).  And stay tuned for information about the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the U.S. (August 18-26).  Music … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day! 50th Anniversary, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Posted on September 4, 2020 by wff

Reflections compiled by Woodstock Folk Festival Board President Carol Obertubbesing We extend a Happy Anniversary to Festival supporters who also celebrate their anniversarieson April 22: Amy and Ray Beth Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso Debbie Solomon and Bruce Rosenberg During … Continue reading →

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More Events Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the U.S. – and Some Resources

Posted on August 19, 2020 by wff

The Woodstock Folk Festival celebration kicked into high gear on August 5 and continues throughout the month.   Woodstock Wednesdays, August 5, – Natalia Zukerman – musician, painter, and educator – creator of “The Women Who Rode Away” Woodstock Wednesdays, August 12 – Donna Herula – blues guitarist, singer, … Continue reading →

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