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17th Annual Benefit Weekend

Each January, for the last 16 years, the World Folk Music Association has
sponsored an exciting folk music extravaganza, bringing together a unique
mixture of both well-known and lesser known folk performers. It has always
been a wonderful opportunity to see and hear your favorite folk performers as
well as become aquainted with new ones. In 1997 the concert was expanded from
a single evening in a large concert hall to a full weekend of folk music at
one of the best listening rooms in the country:

The Birchmere will again be the site for the 17th Annual WFMA Benefit Weekend
, on January 18-19, 2002. The entire Benefit Weekend (co-sponsored by WFMA
and World Hunger Year) will be a tribute to Harry Chapin. Among the folk
stars scheduled to perform are Harry's brothers, Tom Chapin and Steve Chapin,
and his daughter, Jen Chapin. Also appearing will be Tom Paxton, David Buskin
, Modern Man, Schooner Fare, the Kennedys, Weavermania, Berkley Hart, Bryan
Bowers, Paperboys, Side by Side, Joe D'Urso, Kitty Donohue and others to be
announced at a later date.
There will again be two concerts this year. The tribute to Harry Chapin is
scheduled for both the Friday, January 18th concert and the Saturday, January
19th concert with the members of Harry's family, Tom, Steve and Jen,
performing on both evenings.
Both reserved and general seating tickets are available. Tickets can now be
ordered on-line, by phone or by mail. There are discounts for ordering early,
so use your web browser to print our ticket order form, go to our secure web
site, or call 703-237-9500 or 888-843-0933 to order your tickets now.
Email ticket order confirmations were sent on 12/3/2001. Tickets will be
mailed no later than 1//4/2002.
Reserved seating tickets for the Saturday night show include admission to a
reception with the performers following the show. The reception will be held
at the WFMA Headquarters Hotel, the Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City
. If you are coming in from out of town or planning to attend the reception,
you may want to consider staying at the Headquarters hotel.
Volunteers are needed for the Benefit Weekend. Find out more about this
exciting oportunity.
As more information becomes available about the weekend, it will be posted
here.

AND MORE...

CHAPINFEST 2002
JANUARY 18-20

JOIN US FOR THESE ADDITIONAL FREE EVENTS
at The Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City


Saturday 11am "I Wonder What Would Happen To This World"
led by Jen Chapin & Bill Ayres
Music & Social Action - the Role of Music in Social Movements Yesterday and
Today. What can a song do and how does it make its impact? Explore the
roles of music in social movements from protest to persuasion; from boosting
morale to poking fun.

Saturday 1pm "Story of a Life"
led by members of the Chapin Family (and friends)
Chat and ask questions about Harry's life off the road.

Saturday 2:30pm "Short Stories"
led by members of Harry's Band
Hear some of the famous (and infamous!) stories behind the songs and shows.

Saturday 4pm "Strangers With The Melodies"
led by fans who perform his music
Musicians who perform Harry's songs teach the inner workings of his music.
Bring your guitar!

Sunday 10am "Sunday Morning Sunshine"
fan jam
Your chance to perform your favorite Chapin song!


Please sign up at The Birchmere or the Hotel on Friday evening to assure your
space in these "fun"shops. Participation is free & on a first come, first
served basis.
(all times and guests are subject to change … ask for an updated schedule at
the hotel upon check-in)

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throughout Chapinfest, at the Hotel and / or The Birchmere
MERCHANDISE (including the re-issue of "Sequel")
SILENT AUCTION OF RARE MEMORABILIA
RAFFLE

For more information about this great weekend check the WFMA and WHY websites:
www.wfma.net and www.worldhungeryear.org or call WHY at 212/629-8850 x
131