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The Baltimore Old Time Music Fest: ON SALE NOW!!!

November 17, 2025 Festivals

Weekend passes are now on sale for the 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival, presented by the Center for Cultural Vibrancy. Join us April 17–18, 2026, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a joyful celebration of the living traditions of old-time music. Enjoy concerts, workshops, square dancing, jamming,…...

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Richmond Folk Festival 2025 in photos!

October 31, 2025 Festivals

The banks of the James River were once again alive with energy for the 21st Richmond Folk Festival, and CCV was right in the heart of the action. 2025 brought new experiences and a bit of uncharted territory, as the Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage moved from its longtime home…...

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Getting right: Justin Golden’s Piedmont blues inspire an all-star set at the Richmond Folk Festival

October 2, 2025 Concerts, Festivals

By Tina Eshleman, courtesy of the Folk Fest Insider “I got knocked down, but I’mma get up,” Justin Golden sings in “Ain’t Just Luck” from his 2022 album “Hard Times and a Woman.”  When he wrote those lyrics, the 2025 Richmond Folk Festival performer was experiencing job loss and heartbreak. But…...

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CCV Returns to the Clifden Arts Festival

October 2, 2025 Cultural Exchange, Festivals

CCV has just returned from another incredible experience at the Clifden Arts Festival in the stunning Connemara region of Ireland. This marked our fourth year collaborating with the festival to share the rich musical traditions of America’s diverse cultural communities with Irish audiences. This year, we were thrilled to bring…...

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Crankies Take New York, Again! 

January 10, 2025 Festivals

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.…...

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2024 Memories with CCV

December 19, 2024 Cultural Exchange, Festivals, World Culture in Context

What a year we had! 2024 was chock-full of memories from visits with artists in 6 different countries and more than 15 states. As we wind down 2024, we want to share a few of those memories with you… Gettin’ Swanky in the Rain! CCV produced the first-ever U.S. tour…...

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