Noted singer-songwriter, author, and community activist Dar Williams will make two appearances at the Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph this coming Saturday, June 9. Williams will first address a gathering of regional artists, arts presenters, economic development officials, creative economy advocates, and interested community members in Chandler’s Upper Gallery at 3 pm on Saturday. Williams’ address, to be followed by a question-and-answer session, will focus on the issues and insights the artist shares in her latest book, What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities – One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, and Open Mike Night at a Time. The book, published last fall, has drawn widespread acclaim from critics, community development advocates, and Williams’ fellow artists alike.
Dar Williams will also perform in concert at Chandler on Saturday evening, with the doors opening at 7 and curtain time at 7:30 pm. Acclaimed Vermont musician Ariel Zevon – a celebrated community activist in her own right and the daughter of the late, great American songwriter Warren Zevon – will open for Williams.
Capacity at the free afternoon forum with Dar Williams is limited. Early registration is advised. All forum attendees will be eligible for a 10% discount on tickets to the evening concert. To register for the creative economy forum and/or to purchase tickets to the Dar Williams concert, call the Chandler Box Office, weekdays from 12 Noon until 4 pm, at (802) 728-6464.