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You still have your tie-dye shirt and granny glasses, right? Share your '60s past at the New England Folk Music Archives Coming Out Party where the dude with the most authentic '60s outfit will win a prize. The event showcases the collections of memorabilia from Club 47, Cambridge and Boston folk music scenes, and the Newport Folk Festival. In honor of Club 47 Archives founder, Betsy Siggins, there will be a birthday celebration to mark her 70th birthday. Performers include Jonatha Brooke and Meg Hutchinson. -- June Wulff, Globe Staff
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The New England Folk Music Archives preserves, promotes and documents the ongoing cultural legacy of folk music and its connections to New England through education, collaboration and entertainment.
Join us for the kickoff gala event featuring an introductory exhibition of the archives collection images, audio, video, a silent auction, and special musical guests: Jim Kweskin, Jonatha Brooke, Dom Flemons, Meg Hutchnson Red Carpet Gospel, John Nagy and more.
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Last year, in an intimate interview before a full house at Club Passim, Joan Baez was asked how the iconic folk venue had persevered to mark its 50th year. Her answer was short, resolute, and immediate: “Betsy.’’ (Full review)