53rd Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival
presented by: University of Chicago Folklore Society
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| Date: | Fri, Feb 8, 2013 to Sun, Feb 10, 2013 |
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| Price: | $10/15/20/25/weekend pass $45/55 | |
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University of Chicago 5801 S Ellis Ave Chicago Chicago, IL 60637 (click map for more details) 
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The University of Chicago Folk Festival is a three-day celebration of traditional music from the United States and around the world, with an aim to keeping the living tradition of folk music alive by inviting some of today's best traditional musicians to the U of C campus every February for three days of music, dance, and more. There will be three concerts in Mandel Hall on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, and workshops in Ida Noyes during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Full performer information and additional information is at www.uofcfolk.org Evening Concerts Performance order is subject to change. Friday, February 8 - 8:00 PM James Kelly and Daithi Sproule Kirk Sutphin and Bertram Levy Elmore James, Jr. Brian Miller and Randy Gosa Sheryl Cormier & Family Saturday, February 9 - 7:30 PM Reed Island Rounders James Kelly and Daithi Sproule Sheryl Cormier & Family Elmore James, Jr. Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass Sunday, February 10 - 6:00 PM Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass Kirk Sutphin and Bertram Levy Evening Light Brothers Brian Miller and Randy Gosa The Reed Island Rounders Ticket prices are as follows: Friday: $25 regular, $20 senior, $10 student Saturday: $25 regular, $20 senior, $10 student Sunday: $20 regular, $15 senior, $10 student A weekend pass (a ticket to all three concerts) is $55 regular, $45 seniors. There are four ways to buy tickets: In person: at the Mandel Hall Box Office (1131 E. 57th Street, Chicago IL 60637). Hours are 10am-4pm, Weekdays, Jan. 28th - Feb. 10th. By phone: Call (773) 702-7300, same times as above. Online: www.uofcfolk.org By mail: Send your order form to The Folklore Society, c/o Faculty Exchange, Chicago, IL 60637. Include how many tickets you'd like; which days; whether they are regular, senior, or student. Forms of payment: Check (payable to "The University of Chicago") Visa or MasterCard - please include your number, expiration date, and 3 or 4 digit security code Cash (in person at the box office only) |
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