Folk Music and the 1960s Revolution
Stories and Songs with Art Grossman
2026-10-29 19:00:00
2026-10-29 20:30:00
America/New_York
Folk Music and the 1960s Revolution
Take a journey through folk songs that shaped the1960s with a live performance and stories behind the music that inspired change during one of America's most transformative decades.
Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)
Thursday, October 29
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reading Public Library
Community Room (A & B)Take a journey through folk songs that shaped the1960s with a live performance and stories behind the music that inspired change during one of America's most transformative decades.
Discover how folk music changed America—one song at a time, with musician Art Grossman for a special live performance.
Step back into the 1960s—the decade of protest, hope, and change—through the power of music. Join us for The Folk Revolution of the 1960s, a live program blending performance and conversation.
Hear iconic songs by Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Joni Mitchell, John Prine, Pete Seeger and others, and discover how folk music became the voice of civil rights, anti-war movements, and personal reflection.
Come for the music, stay for the stories—and explore why these songs still matter today.
EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |
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