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Woody Guthrie Foundation
LECTURES / MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS |
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND: The Story of Woody Guthrie
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Nora Guthrie & Anna Canoni
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This biographical program details Woody's life through the eyes of his daughter, Nora Guthrie. Nora shares the ideals and stories passed down from her parents. Juxtaposing Woody's lyrics, artwork, and prose with historic and personal family photographs, Nora gives us insight into who he was.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation. |
BOUND FOR GLORY: The Legacy of Woody Guthrie
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Nora Guthrie & Anna Canoni
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This presentation features "Legacy", a documentary directed by John Paulson and created specially for the "This Land Is Your Land: The Life & Legacy of Woody Guthrie" exhibit that toured around the U.S. from 1998-2001. Not available for view anywhere else, this documentary features Billy Bragg, Wilco, Ani DiFranco, U2, Bob Dylan, and many more special guests. Following the screening we are lead into a discussion about the legacy of Woody Guthrie in the music community.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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HOLY GROUND: the Yiddish Connection
Presenter: Nora Guthrie, Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Nora Guthrie & Anna Canoni
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In this program, Nora Guthrie discusses the artistic implications of Woody's relationship with his Jewish mother in law, Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt. The program includes a presentation of photographs, music excerpts (from the Klezmatics 2 disc project Wonder Wheel and Happy Joyous Hanukkah), writings, and artwork that illuminate their personal and creative relationship.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
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STROKES OF ELECTRICITY: The ArtWorks of Woody Guthrie
Presenter: Nora Guthrie, Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Nora Guthrie & Anna Canoni
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Woody Guthrie was one of the twentieth century's most important American figures. As a songwriter, singer, best-selling author, poet, social commentator, and champion of the disenfranchised, his influence on popular culture is still felt today. However, it was in the visual arts that Guthrie first began to express himself creatively. Early on, he displayed a flair for cartooning and caricature. Throughout his life he continued to paint, draw, sculpt, potter, letter, and design, often earning a living as an advertising designer, portrait artist, sign painter, illustrator, and landscape artist. He was as passionate about his artwork as he was about everything else he created and experienced. Rediscover this American icon.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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MY NAME IS NEW YORK: 1940 - 1967
Presenter: Tiffany Colannino, Woody Guthrie Archives Archivist
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Tiffany Colannino
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Although Woody Guthrie hails from Okemah, OK, his travels took him right across the country: From California to the New York Island! My Name Is New York - the newest program from the Woody Guthrie Archives - explores the lofts, apartments, and couches where Guthrie lived and wrote some of his most well-loved songs.
This multi-media presentation uses archival photographs, historic audio, and rare film footage to recreate Guthrie's life in 1940s through 1960's New York City, providing a glimpse into the many places Guthrie called home.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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SECRETS FROM THE ARCHIVES
Presenter: Tiffany Colannino, Woody Guthrie Archives Archivist
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Tiffany Colannino
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In this multi-media presentation, Archivist Tiffany Colannino will speak about and show some of the "Secrets of the Archives", demonstrating how the treasures held within the Collection can be used by researchers to shed light on Guthrie's career as musician, songwriter, and visual artist. Audiences will be given a virtual tour of the Archives and will view historic archival material, including Guthrie's own personally annotated collection of record albums, his handwritten lyrics and watercolor artwork, rare home movie footage, and original audio clips heard only through this presentation.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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HOWJI DO
Presenter: Anna Canoni, Programs & Events Coordinator
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation
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Who better to introduce Woody Guthrie's life and legacy to our youngest citizens than Woody's own granddaughter, Anna Guthrie Canoni!
Especially designed for elementary grade school students, Anna introduces Woody to the next generation. Working with family photographs, Woody's art and children's songs, and personal anecdotes, Anna brings Woody's story to life for young children. Anna works with small groups of students for 30-40 minute gatherings. Teachers are invited to view our online Teacher's Curriculum as preparation for this program.
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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GLOBAL WOODY: Language, Culture, History and Harmony
Presenter: Jorge Arévalo, Woody Guthrie Archives Curator
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Jorge Arévalo & Hillel Arnold
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What do Chinese punk rockers PK14, Ojibwa musician Keith Secola and Brooklyn R&B powerhouse Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings have in common?
Woody Guthrie, of course!
Although often seen as an exclusively American folk icon, Woody Guthrie has been embraced by people all over the world. His music and ideas have been translated into myriad languages and reinterpreted in many different cultural and historical contexts. This program examines the global spread of Guthrie’s influence through a multimedia presentation that contains music, film and rare archival material. Prepare to have your preconceived notions of Woody Guthrie shattered!
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Anna Canoni / Programs & Events Coordinator
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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RESEARCHING WOODY
Presenter: Jorge Arévalo, Curator for the Woody Guthrie Collection
Created by the Woody Guthrie Foundation / Curated by Jorge Arevalo
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In this lecture/demonstration, the Curator of the Woody Guthrie Archives presents an overview of the Guthrie Collection and its history. In addition to showing slide images, audio/video clips, and selected artifacts from the archives, Mr. Arévalo will offer insights into working with this rare material and discuss the cultural significance of preserving Woody Guthrie's heritage.
Time: 1½ hours
For more information contact:
Jorge Arevalo / Curator
T: 212-541-6230 / E: jarevalo@woodyguthrie.org
*All fees from this program go to support the Woody Guthrie Foundation.
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Woody Guthrie Foundation
EXHIBITS |
Exhibitions curated by the Woody Guthrie Foundation are made available as a public service. Exhibit fees provide support to the Foundation in the areas of new research and public programs.
For booking information on all exhibits contact: Anna Canoni
T: 914-241-3844 / E: acanoni@woodyguthrie.org
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STROKES OF ELECTRICITY: The ArtWorks of Woody Guthrie
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This is an exhibition of selected visual works by renowned American folk musician and activist Woody Guthrie. Curated and designed by Steven Brower and Nora Guthrie, fifty-two high-quality reproductions of political cartoons, pen and ink illustrations, watercolors, children's art, and oil paintings represent various stages and developments in Guthrie’s life as a visual artist. With images and text drawn from the eponymous publication, “Woody Guthrie Artworks, The Journals, Drawings, and Sketchbooks of an American Original” (Rizzoli 2005), the exhibit unveils a previously unexplored aspect of this American icon.
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THE FACES OF WOODY GUTHRIE: Photographs from the Archives
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This exhibit is comprised of fifteen photographs of Woody Guthrie dated from 1939-1954. Included are publicity stills and personal family photographs, which are housed in the Woody Guthrie Archives Collection and available for display.
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HARD TRAVELIN': The Lyrics of Woody Guthrie
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This exhibit is comprised of 12 pieces; 6 photographs of Woody Guthrie dated from 1939-1954 and 6 lyrics from his collection of songwritings.
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THIS IS THE HAND: Woody’s Vision of Labor
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An active voice for the rights of the working man, Woody Guthrie was a strong advocate of labor unions. The series of art, “This is the Hand” is a brilliant commentary on the worker’s world and a powerful justification for worker’s unions. This poignant artwork is available for display.
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| MUSICAL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE |
RIBBON OF HIGHWAY, ENDLESS SKYWAY: A Tribute in the spirit of Woody Guthrie
Jimmy LaFave and guests
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A full length concert filled with Woody’s known and lesser known words and music. Jimmy LaFave accompanies each tour with a rotating cast including Slaid Cleaves, Eliza Gilkyson, Michael Fracasso, Ellis Paul, Joel Rafael, The Burns Sisters, Kevin Welch, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion.
For Booking Information / Press Kit contact:
T: 512-847-7161
E: valdenn@valdenn.com
W: www.valdenn.com |
WOODY GUTHRIE'S AMERICAN SONG
Adapted by Peter Glazer
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An exuberant musical celebration of America, Woody Guthrie's American Song tells the life of the rambling folk singer through his words and music. After its debut in 1989, the musical has traveled all over America to rave reviews.
The New York Times said it "manages to find both the high beauty and the earthly humor of Guthrie's love affair with America." (12/9/98)
The musical follows Guthrie as he travels from the Dust Bowl to California and east to New York City. It includes over two dozen songs, including THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, SO LONG IT'S BEEN GOOD TO KNOW YUH, PASTURES OF PLENTY, HARD TRAVELIN', and BOUND FOR GLORY.
This musical is available for theaters to produce.
For Booking Information contact:
Peter Glazer / Department of Theater
101 Dwinelle Annex #2560
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720
T: 510-643-4342
E: wgasong@gmail.com |
WOODY SEZ: The Words, Music and Spirit of Woody Guthrie
David Lutken with Darcie Deaville, Helen Russell & Andy Teirstein |
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A celebration of the music and words of America 's greatest ballad-maker. Woody's songs and history are combined with articles he wrote for the newspaper The People's World, to create a portrait of a real American hero who fought for the underdog. Broadway veteran David Lutken is supported by three multi-instrumentalist actors who bring Guthrie's music to life with twin fiddles, viola, guitars, bass, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, dobro and beautiful folk harmonies.
(Painting by Charles Banks Wilson. Usage courtesy of Mr. Wilson and the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund, Inc.)
For booking information contact:
Paul Lucas Productions, LLC
484 West 43rd Street #25F
New York, NY 10036
US Telephone: +1-212-505-8908
UK Telephone: 011 44(0)7914 702 607 (July and August only)
E: info@paullucasproductions.com
Press Inquiries: press@paullucasproductions.com |
PASTURES OF PLENTY: A Celebration in Music and Dance
The Vanaver Caravan |
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Hitch a ride with Woody across the landscape of America’s music and dance traditions. His songs are used as the basis of the journey. We feel the rhythms and the moods of Woody’s people in their dances: Southern Appalachian clog dancing, Western style squares and Virginia reels, New England contra dancing, Harlem’s lindy hop and New York’s modern, interpretive styles. This is a wonderful and innovative way of introducing Woody’s music to audiences of all ages. Workshops in all the instrumental and dance styles and school residencies are also available.
For Booking Information / Press Kit contact:
Livia and Bill Vanaver / Vanaver Caravan
T: 845-256-9300 / F: 845-256-9400
W: www.vanavercaravan.org |
HOPE MACHINE : A Tribute To Woody Guthrie
Fred Gillen Jr. and Steve Kirkman |
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“About all a human being is, anyway, is just a hoping machine”
–Woody Guthrie
Passionate, spirited versions of both Woody’s well-known and more obscure songs performed by three of New York’s Hudson Valley’s most critically- acclaimed singer/ songwriters. Woody’s words and music are more relevant then ever and these three musicians perform the songs as if they were brand new. A mixture of poignant, reflective moments, hootenanny sing-alongs, and old-time jamming, plus readings and stories from Woody’s writings.
For booking contact:
Fred Gillen Jr.
T: 914-271-0919
E: fredgillenjr@yahoo.com
W: www.fredgillenjr.com
P.O. Box 250
Verplanck, NY 10596 |
| ANNUAL FESTIVALS |
WOODY GUTHRIE'S FOLK FESTIVAL
Okemah, Oklahoma
July 13-17, 2011 |
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This Annual FREE summer festival takes place in Woody’s home town of Okemah, Oklahoma. Musicians from around the country gather to celebrate Woody’s life and musical legacy. This festival is organized & funded by the Woody Guthrie Coalition, founded by Woody's sister, Mary Jo Edgmon.
For more information, visit
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PAMPA'S TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE
Pampa, Texas
October 2011 |
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This annual two day festival celebrates Woody's life in Pampa, Texas from 1929 - 1936. Local and guest musicians pay tribute to Woody at various venues around town all weekend long. A walking tour includes a stop at the Harris Drug Store where Woody learned to play his first guitar.
For information contact:
T: 806-669-3241
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| SCHOOL PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS |
PASTURES OF PLENTY
Presenters: The Vanaver Caravan |
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You can choose from a variety of workshops and master classes , including "A Woody Guthrie Musical Biography," a presentation called "Woody's Roots," as well as workshops on any of the instruments, music styles and dance styles featured in "Pastures of Plenty."
Pastures of Plenty can be excerpted and included within our other programs.
For Booking Information / Press Kit contact:
Livia and Bill Vanaver / Vanaver Caravan
T: 845-256-9300 / F: 845-256-9400
W: www.vanavercaravan.org |
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND: Woody Guthrie in American History
Presenter: David M. Lutken |
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THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND focuses on American cultural history of the 1920s through the1940s, from the state of Oklahoma, where Woody spent his boyhood, through the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, F.D.R.'s New Deal and WPA, to World War II. This musical presentation follows Woody from California to New York and beyond, capturing the personal narrative of a man who spoke for many who had no public voice. Fifty minutes in length, the show is intended for performance for NYC middle school students, but may be adapted to suit any group from kindergarten to college level. Support materials are available.
For booking information contact:
Helen Russell
T: 212-673-7202
E: ThisLandNYC@aol.com
W: www.ThisLandNYC.com
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HIS LIFE & TIMES: Music, Art, Prose & Poetry
Presenters: David Fishken & Ellen Groves |
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For school presentations, the workshop engages students by having them write a brief prose piece about a related topic, or perhaps write a poem or song. Other activities will include drawing to represent a historical event, or an individual’s reaction to that event, musical accompaniment – singing along, keeping rhythm, discussion – exploring issues about ethics and how to best deal with life’s ups and downs.
This workshop performance program is for young folks in grades 7-12. It can be upgraded for college students. The program can be tailored to fit your time requirements.
For more information contact:
David Fishken: fishken@mindspring.com
Ellen Groves: ellenbgroves@hotmail.com
W: www.fishkenandgroves.com
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REDISCOVER WOODY: Woody Guthrie’s Lesser Known Songs
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