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Music & Theater

The Poetry of Carl Sandburg

April 14, 2019 - April 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Elmhurst History Museum

120 E. Park Ave.

Elmhurst, IL 60302

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Description

Popular folk musician Chris Vallillo presents a combination of Carl Sandburg’s poetry paired with his own original music and several selections from Sandburg’s American folk song collection. Vallillo’s style is often compared to Sandburg, and he is known for evoking the people and places of rural America. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize honor and his settling in Elmhurst, where he resided until 1928.

Event Cost: $5.

Event Times: 2-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://elmhursthistory.org

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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