BFS Annual Gala with Treasa Levasseur
The Barrie Folk Society and Barrie Public Library joint fundraiser event featuring Treasa Levasseur will take Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets for this fundraiser which features a wine and cheese reception, silent auction and concert will be available August 1. The gala takes place at the Barrie Public Library (60 Worsley St.), starting at 6:30pm.
Advance tickets:
$20 each or $30/couple
$25 each if purchased at the door
Tickets available at the Barrie Public Library; call 728-1010 to purchase with your Visa card. Tickets include a complimentary glass of wine (age restriction applies)
Announcing..
Plans are already underway for the fourth annual BarrieFolk: Roots Music Festival. Be sure to mark Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2008 on your calendars. Yes – the festival is moving to two days this year. Friday night will feature the Barrie Folk Society’s annual Youth Song Competition, followed by a special performance by Silk Road. Tickets are $10 for this special show.
Arnie Ivsins, BarrieFolk’s Artistic Director, has released the names of the performers scheduled to perform at this year’s festival. The line-up includes:
Garnet Rogers, Searson, Silk Road, Mike Stevens and Raymond McLain, Rose Cousins, The Breakmen, Ariana Gillis, Norman Liota, Sheesham and Lotus, David Gillis, Nonie Crete, Jacob and Lily, Glen Reid, The Gnomes, Patty McLaughlin, Brynn and Kaitlyn, and Hayden Stewart.
The Six String Nation Guitar will also be featured at this year’s festival, in addition to two new interactive workshops, and an open stage.
