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Evo Bluestein is a musician, teacher and author. "Road to Sweet's Mill" is a book about the folk music movement in California during the 1960s and '70s.

Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering • June 3-7, 2026

Shippensburg University, PA

The Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering brings together autoharp enthusiasts from around the world for five days of workshops, concerts and ’round the clock music-making. Now in our 33rd year, the Gathering features concerts and workshops from some of the folk world’s best musicians — and they come because no matter what else they’re famous for, they also just happen to play the autoharp!

MLAG 2026 Pre-Gathering Classes: MLAG will once again offer three pre-Gathering classes in 2025.  The workshops will cost $130 per person.  Details can be found here

Registration ph: 844-994-9939

Turner Dance Week • September 14-18, 2026

Turner Elementary School, Fresno, CA
Barn Dance Friday!

“My students develop greater listening skills and concentration, math skills, historical perspectives, and cooperative behavior. Their improved behavior is noted after returning to class. I have found the dance residency deepens my students understanding of important math concepts. My students are learning social graces of a historical era in which courtesy and manners were common. My students develop greater self-esteem from knowing that they can be well-mannered and courteous.” Laurie Piazza, second grade teacher