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Presenting fine traditional arts in Central Pennsylvania since 1985

Hands-On Folk Calendar

Sat, April 26 - Artists Working with Seniors

Artists Working with Seniors Online
“Arts in Education” isn’t just for kids! Traditional arts offer endless possibilities for engaging with seniors, and grants are available to support folk artists in that work. The arts are a powerful way to build community and bring people together. Get inspired with this FREE virtual workshop presented by our Susquehanna Folk Arts Center, in partnership with BrightNow! and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. Live on Zoom on Saturday morning, April 26. MORE

Sun, May 11 - May Jam & Song Swap

May Jam & Song Swap Harrisburg
Bring one of your Mom's favorite tunes to our May jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free. Sunday afternoon, May 11 at Fort Hunter Barn. MORE

Sat, May 31 - Folk Artists Gathering

Folk Artists Gathering Folk Artists Gathering Hershey
The Susquehanna Folk Arts Center is hosting a networking get-together for people who practice or enjoy traditional arts. That term includes playing traditional music, singing in a church choir, making quilts or rugs or wood-carvings, cooking from grandma’s recipes, learning Balkan dances — the list is endless! Please join us to meet others, collaborate and brainstorm ways to support folk and traditional arts in our region. Saturday afternoon, May 31 at Hershey Public Library. MORE

Sun, June 8 - Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night New Cumberland
Spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself. Your returning hosts are The Winter Brothers: Peter and Luke Lee. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play! Sunday, June 8 at West Shore Theatre. MORE