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   Kitchigami Regional Library is proud to present a special multi-day musical tour across the region this May, featuring the acclaimed folk ensemble Caleigh. Titled “They Brought Their Songs: International Folk Music in Minnesota,” the tour celebrates the rich cultural heritage that has shaped Minnesota through music, storytelling, and shared traditions.  The band will be coming to the Longville Library for a concert on Wed, May 13th at 1:30 (with the rest of the tour dates listed below).

Join us as Caleigh brings history to life through song—connecting audiences to Minnesota’s past while celebrating the shared traditions that continue to shape its cultural landscape.

   Audiences will experience a vibrant program of songs representing Scandinavian, German, Italian, Finnish, Native American, French-Canadian, Irish, and other cultural influences. This engaging performance highlights the diverse ethnic roots of Minnesota while offering a delightful and meaningful musical journey for all ages.

Tour Schedule:

   Tuesday, May 12

5:00 p.m. — Brainerd Public Library

   Wednesday, May 13

1:30 p.m. — Margaret Welch Memorial Library - Longville

5:00 p.m. — Dale & Harriet Jones Walker Library

   Thursday, May 14

4:00 p.m. — Cass Lake Community Library

   For more information, please contact your local Kitchigami Regional Library branch.

   This Legacy program is funded in part or whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage. No registration is required and is free to the public.

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