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4th Queer is Folk
2004-03-10
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The 4th anual Queer is Folk festival will be Saturday, May 22 at The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. The event is organized by performer Scott Free.
Performers include Melissa Ferrick, Ernie Lijoi, Wishing Chair, Blackberri, Coat, and Andrea Bunch. This event will be a benefit for BEHIV, a social services organization for people impacted by HIV infection.
E-mail mrscottfree@lycos.com . |
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