music and progressive social change, in the Philadelphia area
Information: email polson@igc.org, or call 215-848-6246. Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk
Information: email polson@igc.org, or call 215-848-6246. Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk
2021-2022 Calendar:
NOTICE: Bruce and Linda are abroad on sabbatical for the fall, so Folk Factory will be on hiatus through December 2021. We plan to start up with Open Circles (either in person, or hybrid or virtual as COVID and the church determine) starting in January. If we are in person or hybrid, we plan to do our traditional People's Choice Open Stage/Open Circles from January through April. If virtual, we will continue with Zoom Open Circles. We also plan to start scheduling concerts starting in January, but don't have any scheduled yet.
Upcoming events:
Thurs., Jan. 27 Open Circle (if virtual or hybrid, email polson@igc.org for Zoom virtual meeting link)
7:30pm (see above for details)
Thurs., Feb. 24 Open Circle
7:30pm (see above for details)
Thurs., March 24 Open Circle
7:30pm (see above for details)
Thurs., April 28 Open Circle
7:30pm (see above for details)
Past Events last season:
Sat., Oct. 3 Jazz Bridge Fundraiser, hosted by Karen Smith & Tamara Anderson (Livestreamed)
3:00pm $5-100* Gretchen Elise Band (with Anam Owili-Eger, Doug Grigsby, & Ricardo Marino')
Sat., Oct. 24 Tret Fure (Livestreamed)
8:00pm $14-40* (rescheduled from April & July)
Sat., April 24 Charlie King & Elise Bryant
8:00pm $10-50* (on Zoom/livestreamed - see below for details; Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk)
We had Virtual Open Circles from March 2020 through June 2021, including over the summer and November and December, usually on the 4th Thursday, and it was a great way to stay sane through the lockdown!
Events in COVID-19 Limbo:
Music for the New Revolution Showcase Concert (originally scheduled for March 14, 2020) - CANCELED/POSTPONED! Stay tuned for details
Alastair Moock and Two of a Kind - originally scheduled for May 8, 2020 - postponed
8:00pm $12-40* (David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans, doing grownup material)
* For all in-person Folk Factory events, low and no-wage folks can pay as little as half the bottom end of the sliding scale (or whatever they can afford) at the door. Kids under 12 are free, except for family concerts. The sliding scale is simply an opportunity for you to give an extra contribution donation to the Folk Factory without having to do a separate transaction. There is no intention to put any pressure for anyone to give any more than they can wholeheartedly feel good about. Think about how much you anticipate the event is likely to be worth to you, and give that amount, or a little more if you want to support us more than that.
past events
Upcoming events:
Thurs., Jan. 27 Open Circle (if virtual or hybrid, email polson@igc.org for Zoom virtual meeting link)
7:30pm (see above for details)
Thurs., Feb. 24 Open Circle
7:30pm (see above for details)
Thurs., March 24 Open Circle
7:30pm (see above for details)
Thurs., April 28 Open Circle
7:30pm (see above for details)
Past Events last season:
Sat., Oct. 3 Jazz Bridge Fundraiser, hosted by Karen Smith & Tamara Anderson (Livestreamed)
3:00pm $5-100* Gretchen Elise Band (with Anam Owili-Eger, Doug Grigsby, & Ricardo Marino')
Sat., Oct. 24 Tret Fure (Livestreamed)
8:00pm $14-40* (rescheduled from April & July)
Sat., April 24 Charlie King & Elise Bryant
8:00pm $10-50* (on Zoom/livestreamed - see below for details; Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk)
We had Virtual Open Circles from March 2020 through June 2021, including over the summer and November and December, usually on the 4th Thursday, and it was a great way to stay sane through the lockdown!
Events in COVID-19 Limbo:
Music for the New Revolution Showcase Concert (originally scheduled for March 14, 2020) - CANCELED/POSTPONED! Stay tuned for details
Alastair Moock and Two of a Kind - originally scheduled for May 8, 2020 - postponed
8:00pm $12-40* (David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans, doing grownup material)
* For all in-person Folk Factory events, low and no-wage folks can pay as little as half the bottom end of the sliding scale (or whatever they can afford) at the door. Kids under 12 are free, except for family concerts. The sliding scale is simply an opportunity for you to give an extra contribution donation to the Folk Factory without having to do a separate transaction. There is no intention to put any pressure for anyone to give any more than they can wholeheartedly feel good about. Think about how much you anticipate the event is likely to be worth to you, and give that amount, or a little more if you want to support us more than that.
past events
Virtual Open Circle 7:30pm, 4th Thursday of most months; free!
In the Open Circle, everyone present is invited to sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, request a song, or pass; songs are often participatory. It's a great place to perform for the first time or try out new material! Email polson@igc.org to get the Zoom link.
In the Open Circle, everyone present is invited to sing a song, read a poem, tell a story, request a song, or pass; songs are often participatory. It's a great place to perform for the first time or try out new material! Email polson@igc.org to get the Zoom link.
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SATURDAY, April 24, 2021, 8:00pm Charlie King & Elise Bryant Concert! Tickets: app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=folk Elise Bryant Elise Bryant is a singer, actor, writer and spoken word artist. She currently serves as the executive director of the Labor Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that is the “art and soul of the labor movement.” Elise is a lifetime member of the Wobblies (Industrial Workers of the World), a member of the AFM Local 1000 and Vice President of CWA/Newspaper Guild Local 32035. In 2012, she received the Lifetime Achievement award from the United Association of Labor Educators. In 2017, she became president of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) and a month later was elected vice-president of CWA/TNG Local 32031 For more information see: https://www.laborheritage.org/lhf/staff Charlie King Charlie King is a musical storyteller and political satirist. Pete Seeger hailed him as “One of the finest singers and songwriters of our time.” He is the 2018 recipient of the Phil Ochs Award; also the War Resisters League’s Peacemaker Award, given to Charlie and Odetta; the Sacco-Vanzetti Social Justice Award, nominated by Pete Seeger; and the Joe Hill Award. Like Elise, Charlie is a Wobblie and a founding member of AFM Local 1000. Peggy Seeger says, "If we had more Charlie Kings in the world, I'd be less worried," and Tom Paxton adds, "Luckily, we have him!" For more information see: http://www.charlieking.org |
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About the Folk Factory
The Folk Factory, based at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration (recently renamed Unitarian Universalists of Mt. Airy), is a forum for people interested in music of all kinds and progressive social change. Unless otherwise indicated, all events are held at the church, located at 6900 Stenton Ave. (at Gorgas Lane) - see the map at right. Facilitated announcements of progressive events (marches, boycotts, etc.) can be made before the start of each event. All Folk Factory events are wheelchair accessible. The Folk Factory is a kindred spirit of the People's Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle, co-founded by Charlie King and Pete Seeger. Regular concerts are normally on the first or second weekend of most months during the academic year, and an Open Stage/Open Circle is held on the fourth Thursday of most months. To volunteer or for more information, call (215) 848-6246.
If you have snail mail and/or email address changes, deletions, or additions (such as if you want to add your name to the email notice list), you can call us at 215-848-6246 or email us at polson@igc.org. You can send any financial contributions (we suggest $5/yr or $15 for 5 yrs to help cover our copying and postage costs for snail mail, and other donations are gratefully appreciated!) to The Folk Factory, 6900 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150. * For all Folk Factory events, low and no-wage folks can pay as little as half the bottom end of the sliding scale (or whatever they can afford) at the door. Kids under 12 are free except for family concerts. |
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More information about the Folk Factory: polson@igc.org , or call 215-848-6246