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Fisherfolk, Fishersongs: Fishermen's Work, Life & Hardship

2023-04-19 14:00:00 2023-04-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Fisherfolk, Fishersongs: Fishermen's Work, Life & Hardship Dr, Sanfilippo will perform and share the history behind songs of fisherfolk which accounts their work, life and hardships. Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Wednesday, April 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-19 14:00:00 2023-04-19 15:30:00 America/New_York Fisherfolk, Fishersongs: Fishermen's Work, Life & Hardship Dr, Sanfilippo will perform and share the history behind songs of fisherfolk which accounts their work, life and hardships. Huntington Public Library Main Building - Main Auditorium

Dr, Sanfilippo will perform and share the history behind songs of fisherfolk which accounts their work, life and hardships.

Using a concert and lecture format, Dr. Sanfilippo presents songs of Long Island eel spearers and clammers, Chesapeake oystermen, Maine lobstermen, fishermen of the British Isles, Sicily, and Maritime Canada, fishmongers, Long Island’s whale fishery, and the dangers and economic hardships facing fishermen in the 21st century. Each song is put into the context of the work it describes and the people who created it. Those in attendance are encouraged to sing and to engage the presenter in discussion. Suitable for all ages. Registration is required. Open to all.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Live Performance | Lectures and Workshops |

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Huntington Public Library Main Building

Phone: 631-427-5165

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Main is located in the heart of Huntington Village, on the corner of Prospect Street and Main Street. The Main has a large auditorium and two smaller meeting rooms, one room for Children's programs and a conference room. There is also a Local History room located on the second floor and an Art Gallery located on the lower level.

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