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Put the Labor Back in Labor Day.

Authors :
Pat Crowley
Source :
Rhode Island's Future; 8/21/2008, p1, 1p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Join the effort to put the Labor back in Labor Day by attending the Labor and Ethnic Festival on Sunday, September 7th, Noon-5PM @ Slater Mill in Downtown Pawtucket. There will be music, food, craft work, traditional dance, a petting zoo (and no, there is no truth to the rumor that Gov. Carcieri will be in the petting zoo). The event is free and all are invited. Click on the picture to down load a flyer and post it in your work place.From the event webpage:The Festival will include great music, featuring headliners, Tao Rodriguez-Seeger (featuring Pete Seeger’s grandson, Tao), Santo Mamba and the music of Joyce Katzberg on the Working Rhode IslandAll Children's Theatre's Mill Girls, Keith Munslow, French Toast, Rancho Folklorica and Rhodeshow on the Stone Soup Stage, as well as activities for all ages, the Simmons Farm petting zoo for children, vendors, exhibits and cultural demonstrations which include the AS220 Print Shop, the Steelyard, Otto D'Ambrosio & Friends, Ladies of the Rolling Pin, Sonny Roelle and Jan Doyle. Social action groups, fine craftspeople and area labor unions will also be represented. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Rhode Island's Future
Accession number :
33953154