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Thursday, June 01, 2006
Bring on the Songs
Check out a night of foot-stomping, raise-the-roof songs of peace and justice with the D.C. Labor Chorus, a group of union activists committed to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural heritage of working people, particularly through song. "Bring on the Songs" will raise money for the Labor Heritage Foundation's John Handcox Fund, providing scholarship assistance for union and community activists, cultural workers, artists, labor educators and youths to participate in the Great Labor Arts Exchange, sponsored annually by the Labor Heritage Foundation. The 28th annual arts exchange will take place June 18-20 at the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Md.
When: Friday, June 2, from 8 to 11 p.m. Where: The Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd. NW) More info: Susan Holleran at 202/637-3963; admission is $10
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