CSUMC is proud to be one of the sponsors of this stellar event at Folklore Village in Dodgeville, August 23 and 24. Featuring traditional artists, musicians, food demonstrations, activities for children and more, the 2008 Midwest Folklife Festival is free and offers the opportunity to meet many of the Upper Midwest 's cultural treasures. The festival runs from noon until 7 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Hosted by Folklore Village, the festival will include narrative sessions to probe more deeply into cultural traditions; training sessions for educators to learn how to interview and use traditional arts in their classrooms; demonstrations of various arts and foodways; as well as concerts by a variety of musical groups from Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.

For more information and directions, please go to: http://www.folklorevillage.org/t2/folklifefest

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