Join in on a Pete Seeger Celebration near you!
One hundred years ago on May 3, 1919, our visionary founder, Pete Seeger, was born. For over sixty years, up until Pete’s passing in January of 2014, he performed powerful songs and lent his energy to causes he believed in.
On the hundredth anniversary of his birth, Seeger’s influence and legacy have grown, as have the issues he sang about. His songs define cultural and political flashpoints to this day, unique in their ability to offer a stance that is defined by strength, clarity, & compassion.
We hope that this list of local birthday celebrations will bring you closer to Pete, his memory and his legacy.
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| Click here for a complete list events celebrating Pete’s 100th and the 50th anniversary since the launching of sloop Clearwater throughout 2019. |
| Jacob Burns Film Center |
| Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00 PM
Pleasantville, NY Pete Seeger‘s 100th Birthday Party! watch the film “Pete Seeger: The Power of Song” followed by Live Music with Tony Trischka and Bruce Molsky and a Reception with Dessert and Wine
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| Town Crier Cafe |
| Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM
Beacon, NY The event is free, but donations are suggested for Clearwater.
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| The Linda |
| Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM
Albany, NY Birthday Concert with Happy Traum
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| Bardavon |
| Sunday, May 5th at 7:00 PM
Poughkeepsie, NY Turn, Turn, Turn! A Celebration of Pete Seeger‘s 100th Birthday
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| Franklin Street Park |
| Sunday, May 5th 6:00 – 8:00 PM
South Nyack, NY Free event
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| Spirit of Seeger |
| On May 3rd 2019, what would have been Pete’s 100th birthday, Smithsonian Folkways is celebrating with the release of Pete Seeger: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection, a career-spanning anthology of Pete’s life, legacy, and music.
In the Spirit of Seeger, fans around the country are planning events and tributes in their local communities. Click here to see all events. |
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