2011 Festival Blog - Special Events
Soul Train Dance Party in 90 Seconds
We are happy to share this wonderful video of the June 30 Soul Train Dance Party. This was shot byRead More
August 30, 2011 1 Comment
Elizabeth Mitchell and Suni Paz Perform at Rinzler Memorial Concert
The life of Kate Rinzler was celebrated on July 9 with lively performances by two Smithsonian Folkways recording artists, ElizabethRead More
July 18, 2011 No Comments
Gettin’ Church with Gamble and Huff
A crowd of the faithful gathered last night at the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s Motor City Stage, for “An EveningRead More
July 11, 2011 1 Comment
Concert of Children’s Music to Remember Kate Rinzler
Each year the Smithsonian Folklife Festival holds a special evening concert to honor both its co-founder Ralph Rinzler (1934-1994) andRead More
July 11, 2011 No Comments
Highlights from the Festival’s Opening Ceremony
Highlights from the opening ceremony for the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Video edited by Michael Headley.
July 3, 2011 No Comments
Children’s Songwriters Performing on Saturday, July 9th at the Festival’s Rinzler Concert
Join us for a special children’s music concert on Saturday, July 9th at 5:30 p.m. on the World Stage inRead More
July 3, 2011 No Comments
Festival Audio – Opening Ceremony Highlights
In this, our inaugural Festival Audio post, we are replaying highlights from the Opening Festival Ceremony recorded on June 30,Read More
July 2, 2011 No Comments
Remembering Kate Rinzler
Each year the Smithsonian Folklife Festival holds a special evening concert to honor both its co-founder Ralph Rinzler (1934-1994) andRead More
June 24, 2011 2 Comments
Festival Opening Ceremony on June 30, 2011
The Folklife Festival’s Opening Ceremony will be held on the Motor City stage in front of the Smithsonian Castle onRead More
June 16, 2011 2 Comments
