May 3 (Tuesday): Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA

As part of an informal national effort to honor folksinger/environmentalist Pete Seeger on his 86th birthday, there will be a party at Featherstone Center for the Arts at 6 p.m. on Tuesday May 3rd, on their outdoor stage. This is a free family event for all ages.

In the Woodstock tradition, hillside seating is provided, so bring a cushion! Rain or shine. The party will move indoors, if inclement.

Island folk, including Tristan Israel, and Mark Alan Lovewell, will perform (and you can sing-along to) some of Pete's well-known tunes, such as "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "If I Had a Hammer," and "Turn, Turn, Turn." There will be anecdotes told by a few folks whose paths have crossed Pete's. Rumor has it that Nancy Jephcote and Sam Carroll may lend their musical talents.

Come enjoy the music and cake and help sing Happy Birthday to a man whose life has contributed much to the great social/political and environmental causes of our time.

In addition to being America's best-loved folksinger and an untiring environmentalist, Pete Seeger is a national treasure. He has been at the forefront of the labor movement, the struggle for Civil Rights, the peace and anti-war movements, and the fight for a clean world. His music, beginning with the early folk group, The Weavers, and his activism have given hope to millions of people all over the world. Once blacklisted from national television for being unafraid to voice his opinions, he was given the nation's highest artistic honors at the Kennedy Center in December 1994. In January 1996 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Featherstone Center for the Arts is located a half-mile towards Oak Bluffs from the "blinker" on Barnes Road, look for the Featherstone sign.

Information: barebone@gis.net .