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Straws in the Wind: Ballads and Broadsides, 1500-1800
February 25-26, 2006, Interdisciplinary Humanities Center
University of California, Santa Barbara
 

Night of Songs

Events at the Chase Palm Park Center

Friday, February 25, 4:30-9:30

Please join us at 4:30pm on Friday for an evening of events including a reception, a spectacular lecture-performance from Dianne Dugaw, a scrumptuous catered dinner, and the performance of a number of ballads (many of which are pertinent to various "Straws in the Wind" talks), including a special guest appearance by renowned early modern vocalist Judith Nelson.

To reserve your seat for the Night of Songs, please register early and include an additional $25 for dinner ($15 for students) with your registration fees. Please click here for Registration information.

4:30-5:30

 

Reception

The beautiful, beachside Chase Palm Park Center should grant an amazing sunset view for this wine and beer reception.

 

5:30 Welcome

Patricia Fumerton, Director of the Early Modern Center and Pepys Ballad Archive
          Live Recording (mp3 file)

5:30-6:30 Lecture-Performance
 

Introductory Remarks: Stefanie Tcharos (Music, UCSB)      Live Recording (mp3 file)

Dianne Dugaw (English, University of Oregon), “Fighting and Sailing Women in Folksongs and History”
          Live Recordings (mp3 files): Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11

6:30-8:00

 

 

DINNER

Between performances enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Brouillard's.     Buffet Menu

 

8:00-9:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Night of Songs

Live Recordings (mp3 files)

Anne Wallens Lamentation, performed by Rebecca Mounts
This Maid Would Give Ten Shillings for a Kiss, performed by Katherine Meizel
Battle of the Birds, performed by Revell Carr
Chevy Chase, performed by Ruth Perry
Yankee Doodle, performed by Revell Carr with Rob Wallace (on the drum)
To Anacreon in Heaven, performed by Judith Nelson with Jennifer Bowen (on the harpsichord)
The United Lovers, performed by Judith Nelson with Jennifer Bowen (on the harpsichord)
BREAK
Fair Flower of Northumberland, performed by Ruth Perry
Innocent Shepherd and the Crafty Wife, performed by Revell Carr and Katherine Meizel
The Cunning Age, performed by Dianne Dugaw, Katherine Meizel, and Ruth Perry
The Husbandman’s Delight, performed by Revell Carr and Jennifer Bowen (on the harpsichord)

CHASE PALM PARK CENTER

Located on Santa Barbara's beachfront, the Chase Park Palm Center provides a beautiful view of the ocean and Stearns Wharf.

Chase Palm Park Center
236 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Directions from South Coast Inn :
Turn LEFT on CALLE REAL.   (0.7 Miles)
Turn RIGHT at N PATTERSON AVE (0.2 Miles)
Turn LEFT onto 101 South (7.5 Miles)
Take the GARDEN STREET exit.  (0.2 Miles)
Turn RIGHT onto GARDEN STREET.  (0.3 Miles)
Turn LEFT onto E. CABRILLO BLVD.  (0.1 Miles)

Chase Palm Park Center will be on your RIGHT, on the ocean side of Cabrillo, across the street from the Carousel.

Directions from Downtown :
Follow STATE STREET Southeast, toward the ocean.
STATE STREET ends at CABRILLO BLVD.
Turn LEFT onto E. CABRILLO BLVD.  (0.3 Miles)

Chase Palm Park Center will be on your RIGHT, on the ocean side of Cabrillo, across the street from the Carousel.

Parking:
Two public parking lots are located at Cabrillo Boulevard on the ocean side of the street and across the street at Garden Street.

Please email any questions to emc_conference_06@yahoo.com.

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