Category Archives: Reflections & Memories

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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In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day today, April 21, 2020

Posted on April 21, 2020 by wff

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day today (beginning Monday evening, April 20, and lasting through Tuesday, April 21), we encourage you to listen to Ellen Bukstel and Nick Annis’ song “By My Silence” on YouTube.  Ellen performed at the Woodstock … Continue reading →

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