Folksinger Peter Yarrow at Prescott Park Wednesday
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Prescott Park Arts Festival's 38th season has already brought some huge names in the contemporary folk scene on the FairPoint Communications MainStage. On Wednesday, July 18th, the River House Restaurant Concert Series welcomes  Peter Yarrow, a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, and one third of legendary folk collective Peter, Paul & Mary. (Continued below)

 

Peter's talents as a creative artist, both with Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer, use music to convey a message of humanity and caring. He has produced some of the most moving songs Peter, Paul & Mary recorded, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Day is Done," "Light One Candle," and "The Great Mandala." As a member of the renowned musical trio, he earned many gold and platinum albums was awarded numerous Grammys. Yarrow is a human rights activist. H e is the founder of Operation Respect, based on his belief that music builds community and is a catalyst for change.


"Peter Yarrow? In Prescott Park!? This is a definite win for everyone involved. We're very excited," says Executive Director Ben Anderson.


This season at PPAF also features the musical, Willy Wonka, running every Thursday through Sunday until August 26, 2012. The River House Restaurant Concert Series, which Yarrow is a part of, will also feature music legends such as the Lake Street Dive, Lucinda Williams, Martin Sexton and Suzanne Vega each Wednesday evening at 7pm through August 29 (Ms. Williams appears on Sunday, July 29th).

All events offered at the Prescott Park Arts Festival are presented free of charge with a suggested donation of $5 - $10. Audience members are permitted to bring chairs, or rent those offered by the festival.

Since 1996, the Arts Festival has consistently been named by Yankee magazine a "must see" tourist attraction. Prescott Park Arts Festival is an independent non-profit organization with a mission of serving the community with a diverse array of quality arts events accessible to all.

For more information on the festival, or to see a full schedule of events, visitwww.prescottpark.org or call 603-436-2848.

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