The crankie fun was so nice, we decided to do it twice! CCV is producing a whole new crankie show at Flushing Town Hall this February 28-March 2. Bigger and better, this festival will feature two public shows, a family program and hands on workshops to get your crankie scrolls turning.…...
The Sounds of Culture: 20 Years of the Richmond Folk Festival now streaming on PBS
What if you have a festival and no one comes? Jon Lohman, CCV executive director, poses that question in the recently released The Sounds of Culture: 20 Years of the Richmond Folk Festival, in response to the torrential rains that plagued the festival’s first year. Thankfully, the festival quickly weathered…...
Richmond Folk Festival 2024: If we can sing together we can live together!
Producing the Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage at the Richmond Folk Festival is one of our most joyful endeavors and at the heart of our mission. In 2024, we—and about about 200,000 of our closest friends—celebrated the 20th anniversary of a festival that has a sense of community and togetherness…...
Join us at the 20th Annual Richmond Folk Festival
Time truly flies. It’s hard to believe, but the Richmond Folk Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this September 27-29th along the city’s beautiful riverfront. Each of CCV’s principal staff has been connected with the festival since it first came to Richmond as the National Folk Festival in 2005. CCV associate director Josh…...
5th annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival charms Charm City
This overview of the 2024 Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is a contribution from photojournalist and writer Casey Vock. All photos are copyright Casey Vock. More than 1,500 people from 26 different states made their way to the fifth annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival, bringing pickers, fiddlers, and players…...
