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Date of Death: March 12, 1986 (74)

Birth Place: Greensboro, NC, USA

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Chan Centre to Welcome Arlo Guthrie for ALICE'S RESTAURANT 50th Anniversary Concert
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2016


The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents prolific singer-songwriter and American folk star Arlo Guthrie on April 21 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall.  The beloved icon & social commentator will delight audiences with fan favourites, and a performance of the complete 18-minute Alice's Restaurant Massacree, a song he only revisits every ten years due to its length. The evening will open with special guest, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Arlo's daughter who continues the Guthrie musical lineage with her signature pop-fused folk-rock sound. 

Articulate Theatre Announces Participants in ARTICULATING THE ARTS Panel for 2/27-2/28
by Louisa Brady - Feb 20, 2016


Articulate Theatre, an ensemble collection of playwrights, actors, directors and designers, is presenting its signature benefit performance -Articulating the Arts: Folk City Scenes. The event includes a discussion after the Saturday show with producer Doug Yeager, musician Phil Marsh, director David Marquez and author/curator Stephen Petrus.

Doug Yeager, Phil Marsh, Stephen Petrus & David Marquez Set for Articulate Theatre's Folk Panel
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016


ARTICULATE THEATRE is pleased to announce the participants in our Articulating the Arts panel discussion on folk music. Articulate Theatre, an ensemble collection of playwrights, actors, directors and designers, is presenting its signature benefit performance - Articulating the Arts: Folk City Scenes. The event includes a discussion after the Saturday show with producer Doug Yeager, musician Phil Marsh, director David Marquez and author Stephen Petrus.

BWW Interviews: Cameron Molloy releases 'The Drivin' Wheel'
by Tory Gates - Jun 24, 2015


'There are guys who get up on a stage and make an entire audience of strangers feel comfortable. You do that.'

Smithsonian Channel Airs LEGEND OF LEAD BELLY in Honor of Black History Month Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 23, 2015


His story is told in the new one-hour Smithsonian Channel special, LEGEND OF LEAD BELLY, premiering tonight, February 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Amas Musical Theatre to Stage Readings of COOKIN! - A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME, 5/12-13 at St. Luke's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2014


Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab will present free staged readings of "Cookin! - A Taste of Things to Come," a new musical by Debra Barsha and Hollye Levin, with musical direction by Gillian Berkowitz. Directed by Tony Award nominee Lynne Taylor-Corbett (Swing!), the readings will be held on Monday, May 12th at 1pm & 4pm and Tuesday, May 13th at 4pm at St. Luke's Theatre.

Arlo Guthrie Honors Woody Guthrie’s 100th Birthday at The Colonial Theatre, 11/16
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 30, 2012


Arlo Guthrie will play the Colonial on November 16 at 8pm to honor his father, Woody Guthrie, and all that he contributed to Folk Music. For this concert only, Arlo will be accompanied by his family, to celebrate Woody Guthrie's life and music.

Civic Center's LIVE AT THE TEMPLE SERIES Events Go On Sale 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2011


Now in its third season, the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series kicked off Nov. 17 with a great live performance by the Ruth Moody Band. Other headliners in the series include Peter Yarrow, Karla Bonoff, and local favorites Max Wellman and Tonic Sol Fa.

Civic Center's LIVE AT THE TEMPLE SERIES Events Go On Sale 12/5
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 28, 2011


Now in its third season, the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series kicked off Nov. 17 with a great live performance by the Ruth Moody Band. Other headliners in the series include Peter Yarrow, Karla Bonoff, and local favorites Max Wellman and Tonic Sol Fa.

Tix On Sale 10/20 For CIVIC CENTER: LIVE AT THE TEMPLE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2011


Now in its third season, the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series kicks off an eight-concert series beginning in November at the Temple Theater with the Ruth Moody Band.

Tix On Sale 10/20 For CIVIC CENTER: LIVE AT THE TEMPLE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


Now in its third season, the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series kicks off an eight-concert series beginning in November at the Temple Theater with the Ruth Moody Band.

Civic Center Announces LIVE AT THE TEMPLE Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2011


The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts center announced the 2011-2012 lineup for the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series as part of the Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series. New orders for the $140 six-concert package may be placed beginning Monday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. online at CivicCenter.org or in person at the Civic Center Ticket Office.

Civic Center Announces LIVE AT THE TEMPLE Concert Series
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 27, 2011


The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts center announced the 2011-2012 lineup for the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series as part of the Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series. New orders for the $140 six-concert package may be placed beginning Monday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. online at CivicCenter.org or in person at the Civic Center Ticket Office.

Free Screening for WORLDS OF SOUND: THE BALLAD OF FOLKWAYS, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010


The Audio Engineering Society - New York Section invites you to a most interesting evening: Tuesday February 16th, 2010.

Free Screening for WORLDS OF SOUND: THE BALLAD OF FOLKWAYS, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2010


The Audio Engineering Society - New York Section invites you to a most interesting evening: Tuesday February 16th, 2010.

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