Arlington Heights Historical Museum to host musical event
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum will present a musical program titled "Rebel Voices: Songs of a Revolution" by Bucky Halker at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28.
Since the American Revolution, America has produced a wealth of notable protest songwriters whose work has captured the hearts and minds of millions of American citizens. Songs calling for armed rebellion against the British, women's rights, the end to slavery, unions for all workers, and the end to the nuclear arms race have all enjoyed large audiences.
In fact, many Americans count music as the key factor in inspiring and motivating them to take action to improve the world and, in some cases, to become social activists.
The family tree of songwriters in the protest camp encompasses legions of known and unknown artists. Four 20th-century protest bards whose compositions stand out and command our attention are Joe Hill, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. These four writers arguably defined the modern protest song, and their combined impact continues to be heard in music around the world today.
Musician and labor historian Bucky Halker combines musical performance and commentary in a special program of songs by Hill, Guthrie, Dylan, and Springsteen.
Tickets are $5. For reservations, call the museum at (847) 255-1225 or go online and register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/ahpd. Tickets will also be available at the door.
For information, call the museum at (847) 255-1225 or visit www.ahmusuem.org.
The Arlington Heights Historical Museum collects and preserves significant materials relating to our past and shares them through educational and recreational activities that promote community heritage and pride. The museum is run through a partnership between the Arlington Heights Historical Society, the Arlington Heights Park District, and the village of Arlington Heights.
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