Arts & Entertainment
Lake Erie Folk Fest
Feb. 22 and 23
The fourth annual Lake Erie Folk Fest (LEFF) takes place at Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St. in Euclid.
The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday with a special educational program for area grade school students featuring the Chardon Polka Band. Later, all are welcome to attend a community square and contra dance on at 7:30 p.m. with the Saints and Opossums and caller Kenny Wilson. All dances will be taught and no experience is necessary.
On Saturday, musicians, dancers and fans of bluegrass, old time, Irish, blues, polka, ballads and everything in between are invited to participate in 50 free workshops, jams, dances and mini-concerts from 1-6 p.m. The event will cap off with a 7:30 p.m. concert featuring Richie and Rosie, Journeywork, Jim Volk, Shri Kalaa Mandir and Chardon Polka Band. Tickets for the evening concert are $10 in advance and $15 the day of show, with youth 12 and under free.
For more information, visit www.lakeeriefolkfest.com.
