60th Anniversary Event with Becky Schlegel
Monday, Sept. 16th, 6:30pm
Pine City Public Library
Her music is original, drawing on the influence of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and her own thoughtful spirit. Becky’s voice floats, whispers then soars above music of the highest quality. She takes her listeners on a musical journey, exploring new places and meeting new people in every song. East Central Regional Library’s anniversary celebration will begin with Becky Schlegel’s performance from 6:30-7:15 pm, then an open house from 7:15-8 pm. This event is recommended for all ages, no registration required and this and all library events are free and open to the public.
60th Anniversary Event with Mike Munson
Tuesday, Sept. 17th, 6:30pm
Milaca Community Library
Experience some outstanding slide guitar blues with Mike Munson of Winona, MN. His blues influences include Fred McDowell, Jack Owens, and Jesse Mae Hemphill – who all hailed from areas of rural Mississippi. (His upcoming album, Rose Hill, was recorded in Bentonia, MS, at the Blue Front Cafe, the oldest juke joint in Mississippi, owned by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes.) From sad and somber slow tunes to swampy, caterwauling stompers, his music is a master class in creative blues composition and performance, lyrically compelling, full of unique turns and twists, yet never losing sight of his art form and the music’s roots.East Central Regional Library’s anniversary celebration will begin with Mike Munson’s performance from 6:30-7:15 pm followed by an open house from 7:15-8 pm. This event is recommended for all ages, no registration required and this and all library events are free and open to the public.
American Revolution by Arn Kind
Friday, September 20th, 1:00pm
Sandstone Public Library- Event being held offsite at the Sandstone Senior Center
60th Anniversary Event with Dancing Light
Saturday, Sept. 21st, 10:30am
Hinckley Public Library
Musicians Greg and Kiki Carter Webb perform a musical blend that has been called cosmic acoustic. Greg’s unique approach to acoustic guitar supports a mesmerizing vocal blend, occasionally peppered with Kiki’s percussion. Kiki is a classically trained musician influenced by the world of folk, rock, and musical theater. Their lyrics offer a vision of unity, environmental compassion and spiritual connection. Above all, Dancing Light’s songs are a call for love.East Central Regional Library’s anniversary celebration will begin with Dancing Light’s performance from 10:30-11:15 am, followed by an open house from 11:15 am-12 pm. This event is recommended for all ages, no registration required and this and all library events are free and open to the public.
These programs are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.