Carlene Thissen

Carlene Thissen attended the original Woodstock festival. What drew a half million people together in 1969 for three days of peace and music? August 2019 was the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. This historical musical presentation explains the political, social and cultural events that led up to the festival and why it will likely never happen again. The instructor attended the festival in 1969 and shares her personal memories mixed with her historian’s perspective in a multimedia presentation. Hippie attire is welcome. $32, $27 for members