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“LOOKIN’ FOR THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET: AMERICA’S 1930s”
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM,
HONORED ARTIST GUEST SPEAKERS,
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Celebrate an era filled with challenge and determination to triumph -
America's 1930s - in the beautiful maritime port of Gloucester, Mass. -
a town which met a difficult decade's challenges with plenty of heart, soul, art and music!
On Nov. 6, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the American History and Music Project
will present a day-long event in Gloucester:
"Lookin' for the Sunny Side of the Street: America's 1930s."
TICKETS:
Tickets: $10 adult;
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-$25 family (1-2 adults, accompanied by children younger than 10);
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- Cape Ann Museum members, $5.00;
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-Students with ID, Free.
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-Tickets are available for purchase online,
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-at the American History and Music Project website;
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- or on the day of the program at the door.
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-Go to http://imhct.org for ticket purchase or for more information.
More information:
Jim or Maggi Dalton
director@imhct.org
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AND
THEN JOIN US IN BOSTON FOR:
A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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PAST PROGRAMS 2010
THE AMERICAN HISTORY AND MUSIC PROJECT
PARLOR LYCEUM SERIES
An Annual Event
Inaugural Season May-June 2010
All programs commence at 7 p.m
Light refreshments provided
BE A PART OF HISTORY!
HONORING THE LEGACY
OF THE HISTORIC
SALEM LYCEUM
IT LIVES AGAIN IN THIS
MODERN REVIVAL!
ILLUSTRATED LECTURES & PERFORMANCE/LECTURES
PUBLIC HISTORY and MUSIC PROGRAMS
http://americanhistoryandmusicproject.org/
7 p.m. in the Parlor
at
The FIRST CHURCH in SALEM
First Congregational Society (Unitarian)
316 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 USA
(978) 744-1551
Directions: http://www.firstchurchinsalem.org/directions.htm
Light refreshments.
May 26 2010 GILMORE'S ROAD TO SALEM: THE FIDDLE TUNE, THE IRISH
BANDMASTER, AND THE WINTER ISLAND MUSTER ~Jim Dalton
Salem proudly claims Patrick S. Gilmore as a "favorite son," but Gilmore's
musical journey to and from his Salem days was crowded with surprising
accomplishments and adventures. Enjoy the saga of one of the most famous
musicians in 19 century America.
In this illustrated lecture, using the music Gilmore brought to the Winter
Island muster of 1853 (and beyond) as his focus,
Jim Dalton explores the event, the man, and the music.
June 2 2010 "History, Harmony, and Headlines"--the Footes of Salem,
Music, & The Salem Gazette~Maggi Smith-Dalton
Music wove its magical thread through the lives of the Foote family of
Salem, bequeathing its gifts to them, and, through them, to America at large.
You'll share that adventure during this musical/illustrated talk,
focusing on composer and musician Arthur Foote,
one of the most important musical figures of his time.
We'll also take a long and fascinating look at the importance of The Salem
Gazette, edited by his father, in 19 century Salem, and come to understand
why the Gazette was "familiar and welcome as an old friend in the homes of
succeeding generations of Essex County people during more than a hundred
years," -- beloved, then, and now.
June 23 2010 "Salem's Fate": The Decline & Fall of Salem as World Trader
in the 1820s~Robert Booth
In 1820, Salem was the richest place, per capita, in America, the eighth-
largest in population, and a center of culture, finance, insurance, and publishing.
But a worldwide depression and changes in Congressional policy and the rise of the industrial economy
had a profound impact on Salem’s shipping, and forced the merchants to explore new lines of business.
Stephen White, merchant, led the effort to create a modern Salem, reflected
in unification of the town's long-divided politics, the building of East India Marine Hall,
the founding of the Barton Square Independent Church,
and the industrial ambitions of Salem Mill Dam Corporation.
These efforts were interrupted in 1830 by the assassination of White's
adoptive father, Capt. Joseph White, among the seaport's richest men.
Stephen was framed for the murder; the trial exposed a dark underside,
and Salem was never the same. Join historian Robert Booth as we explore
the surprising saga of "Salem's Fate."
June 30 2010 "SINGING THROUGH THE SEASONS; CELTIC MUSIC AS "THE
MEASURE OF THE YEAR"~Jim and Maggi Dalton
The Celtic peoples (who historically populated most of Europe, most familiar
now as those whose roots are in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall,
Galicia, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales; Padania and Portugal) are known
worldwide as a music-loving, musically-vibrant culture.
This illustrated performance/lecture will feature Celtic music, folklore, and
history from the various main roots and branches of Celtic music.
Through live performance of Celtic song and dance music, we'll explore
the importance of seasonal ritual music in human history and culture.
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TOPICS EACH YEAR WILL INCLUDE
MUSIC, HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS
LOCAL, REGIONAL,WORLDWIDE
ILLUSTRATED LECTURES AND PERFORMANCE/LECTURES
PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS
ALL EVENTS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
CONTINUING OUR MISSION
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CELEBRATING THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF MUSIC
IN HUMAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
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SALEM MASSACHUSETTS
MAY AND JUNE 2010
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY A GRANT
FROM THE SALEM CULTURAL COUNCIL
"This program is supported in part by a grant
from the Salem Cultural Council,
a local agency which is supported
by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency."
WITH THANKS TO
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES...CONTACT US!
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Friday, November 5, 2010
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