If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Folk Music

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Experience the music that gave voice to a movement and inspired a generation at the Arts Center at Elgin Community College. Lisa Rock, known for Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters, joins a group of world-class vocalists and an acoustic band to pay tribute to the golden era of folk music. This heartfelt performance features timeless classics like Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now,” Pete Seeger’s “If I Had a Hammer,” and Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Puff the Magic Dragon,” among many others. Celebrate the songs that brought people together with messages of hope, unity, and change. Transportation via recreation van. Registration/cancellation deadline Mon, Mar 16.
Program Type Field Trips
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 12/9/2025 8:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 3/16/2026
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 4
Maximum 10
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 21 years Enforced - As of date 4/7/2026
Maximum -
Resident Fee
Residency Restriction Resident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $40.00
Non-Resident Fee
Residency Restriction NonResident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $45.00
Tuesday - 04/07/2026
Start Time 12:00 PM
End Time 5:00 PM
Location McHenry Recreation Center Lobby