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March 16, 2010
Though women in the U.S. have made great strides in their struggles for gender equality, they continue to fight for fair treatment and equality. Women in all parts of the world are significantly affected by health care deficiencies, climate changes, natural disasters, and economic crises. How can American women relate their struggles to those of women around the globe, and what can all people who work for social justice learn from struggles for gender equity? Free. Open to the public.
St. Patrick’s Day Concert
March 19, 2010
Enjoy performances by the Statesville Traditional Irish Session and St. Joseph’s School of Irish Dance. The program received support from the NC Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts. Free. Open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Storyteller Batt Burns & Friends at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville
March 20, 2010
Irish storyteller Batt Burns, a professional storyteller who has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, will perform at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on March 20 at 4:00 PM. Batt’s wife, Maura Burns, an Irish singer and concertina artist, will also be featured in this program. And a group of Iredell County musicians who specialize in Irish music, including Veda Bafford on fiddle; Rick Bafford on guitar; Mary Umbarger on harp and autoharp; Harriette Andrews on dulcimer; Sarah Borders on hammered dulcimer; and William Mangum on penny whistle, will play some Irish tunes to kick off the performance. Batt Burns performance in Statesville is brought to you by the Iredell Friends of the Library and is free and open to the public. However, attendance will be limited to 100 people on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a seat for this program, please pick up a free ticket at the Iredell County Public Library, 201 N. Tradd St., Statesville, NC 28677. You may reserve tickets by calling 704-878-3098 or by e-mailing pcarter@co.iredell.nc.us. For more information about Batt Burns, visit his website at www.battburns.com.
