I have such deep respect for Wendell Berry that you only have to mention he’s involved with an event to get my ears perked up. Throw in that the event is for a good cause and now you’ve really got my attention.
On Saturday, February 2, 2008 the Senior High Youth Group
and Mission and Outreach Ministry of First Unitarian Church, along with local
musician Cari Norris present the “I Love the Mountains Benefit
Concert.”The concert will raise funds to increase awareness
around the issue of mountaintop removal in Eastern
Kentucky. All proceeds will be donated to Kentuckians for
the Commonwealth (KFTC), a social justice and environmental lobbying group.The program will feature:
- Renowned Kentucky author Wendell Berry;
- The Reel World String Band, traditional and old-time music with a touch of country, swing, blues, and jazz;
- Rich Kirby and the Po Folks, old-time string band from Whitesburg, KY;
- Randy Wilson, storyteller and musician from Leslie County, KY;
- Cari Norris, local artist whose music stems from the traditions of her grandmother, the late Lily May Ledford; and
- Nora Ben & Eli, local teen trio who play an eclectic mix of jazz, Celtic, Appalachian, old-time, and original tunes. (Editor’s Note: This trio is great)
Saturday, February 2, 2008 7:30PM
The event is free but a $15 donation is suggested.
First Unitarian Church
809 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY
January 18, 2008
Community Involvement, Environment, Music, Spoken Word