Local News from Marbletown, Rochester, & Rosendale
Come celebrate an extraordinary musician, beloved teacher, and true pillar of the American folk music community, Jay Ungar, turning 80, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Tempo Performing Arts Center, 29 Wurts St., Kingston. For decades, Ungar’s soulful fiddling, composing, and deep commitment to traditional music have inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Best known worldwide for the hauntingly beautiful “Ashokan Farewell,” he has devoted his life to keeping traditional music alive, bringing people together through music & dance, and helping make the Ashokan Center of Olivebridge a home for learning, creativity, and community.
Celebrate this wonderful guy and musical legend with an unforgettable afternoon of music, friends, family, and community. Featuring the Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band, Fiddle Fever, Tony Trischka, Natalie Merchant, Vanaver Caravan, Swingology, David Amram, Joe Newberry, The Mammals, Strawberry Hill Fiddlers, Laurel Massé and Vinnie Martucci, and many more amazing performers to be announced! Tickets are $110 Ashokan Supporter; $80 Celebration Ticket; or $50 Community Ticket, only available at the door while space allows. All proceeds benefit the Ashokan Center. For more tickets and more information, visit ashokancenter.org.
