They Brought Their Songs: International Folk Music in Minnesota with musical trio Caleigh

They Brought Their Songs weaves together stories and history of Minnesota with musical genres that highlight the diverse ethnic make-up of the state. Caleigh pairs harp, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, accordion, guitars, mandolin, congas, viola, contra bass, and captivating vocals for a program that is a perfect harmony of Minnesota history. This delightful musical experience connects listeners with musical selections including Scandinavian, German, Italian, Finnish, Native American, French-Canadian, Irish and more.

This program is 1 hour long and is suited for adults and children ages 10 and up.

These free programs are being offered at the following locations:

Tuesday, October 7, 3:30 pm – Babbitt Public Library

Wednesday, October 8, 1:00 pm – Hoyt Lakes Public Library

Thursday, October 9, 1:00 pm – Hibbing Public Library

Thursday, October 9, 4:00 pm – Buhl Public Library

Friday, October 10, 3:30 pm – Aurora Public Library

Saturday, October 11, 10:00 am – Eveleth Public Library

Tuesday, October 14, 1:00 pm – Chisholm Public Library

Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 pm – Keewatin Public Library

Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 pm – International Falls Public Library

Thursday, October 16, 10:00 am – CHI Lakewood Health, hosted by the Baudette Public Library

Friday, October 17, 10:00 am – Mountain Iron Public Library

Friday, October 17, 1:00 pm – Virginia Public Library

Monday, October 20, 1:00 pm – Duluth Public Library

Monday, October 20, 6:00 pm – Mount Royal Branch Library, Duluth

Tuesday, October 21, 1:00 pm – Moose Lake Public Library

Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 pm – Cloquet Public Library

Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 am – Carlton Area Public Library

Thursday, October 23, 1:00 pm – Two Harbors Public Library

Thursday, October 23, 6:00 pm – Silver Bay Public Library

Friday, October 24, 5:00 pm – Grand Marais Public Library

Wednesday, October 29, 1:00 pm – Ely Public Library

Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 pm – Cook Public Library

Thursday, October 30, 6:00 pm – West Duluth Branch Library

Tuesday, November 4, 11:00 am – Marble Public Library

Tuesday, November 4, 3:30 pm – Coleraine Public Library

Wednesday, November 5, 10:30 am – Calumet Public Library

Wednesday, November 5, 3:30 pm – Grand Rapids Area Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.