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A Harmonious Solstice Celebration
Poets and musicians will honor the summer solstice and the 15th anniversary of Featherstone.
The longest day of the year is almost here, and with it comes a celebration.
On Tuesday, June 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. poets and musicians will congregate at Featherstone Center for the Arts’s outdoor stage to honor the summer solstice and the 15th anniversary of Featherstone.
Participating poets and musicians include Maureen Hall, Michael West and Kevin Keady.
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"[It] seems like the weather forecast will be a beautiful day," event creator William Waterway said. "It's so beautiful there, sitting behind the groves of trees on the hillside with the music and children running around and playing, and dogs running. I've always felt a spiritual feeling about it, that Featherstone park."
A donation of $5 is suggested; all proceeds will benefit Featherstone.
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A list of participating poets and musicians appears below.
Solstice Poets
1. Ellie Bates
2. Christine Ferrone
3. Maureen Hall
4. Janet Holladay
5. Jill Jupen
6. Francesca Kelly
7. Clark Myers
8. Barbara Peckham
9. Brooks Robards
10. Valerie Sonnenthal
11. Michael West
Solstice Musicians
1. Rick Bausman's Drum Workshop Ensemble
2. Ethereal Harmonium — Melanie Chaunce & Crew
3. Kevin Keady — Elemental Songs of Earth and Water
4. Noah Maxner & Allie Horowitz' Solstice Composition
5. Steve & Joyce Maxner — Spoken Word Music
6. William Waterway — Native American Flute Ceremony
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