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Saturday 4/22/06 at 1:45 p.m.

NEFFA WORKSHOP      "A Tribute to Bob Blue" by Bob Blue's Musical Friends.

5/7/06

Remembering Bob Blue
in Story and Song

Sunday, May 7 from 1-4 p.m.
Amherst Regional High School Auditorium

A message from his daughter Lara about the event:

In his book, "Parents, Teachers, Children," my dad wrote, "For most of my life, I've wanted my own funeral to be a thoroughly joyous occassion. Not one that implied, 'Yipee! We're finally rid of him!", but one that celebrated the joy I've felt throughout most of my life. Now, I understand sadness better, and I understand the very human need to say, "good-bye" when someone is leaving. And I think it's important to make sure there is some way to provide closure. Even-- especially-- if it's sad."

My dad's writing and teaching were, as he said, a way to "pass on much of what I consider important." On May 7, we are going to celebrate the life that brought him so much joy. We'll also learn from him by experiencing his writing and songs. We'll get to know him even better through photos and loving remembrances. And we'll say a sad goodbye to someone who is deeply missed.

Directions:
www.arps.org/hs/Directions/

> From the East, via Mass Pike
> From the East, via Route 2
> From the North
> From the South
> From the West, via Mass Pike
> From the West

Sunday May 7th there will be two opportunities to eat together for people travelling to be at the event honoring Bob.

The gathering is at Amherst High at 1 PM until 4 PM.

Beforehand: Pick up food at a local spot and meet at the Amherst Common starting at 11 AM for a group picnic.
If it's raining: starting at 11:30 until 12:30 people will be at
Amherst Chinese Restaurant (directions below).

Afterward:
5 PM Reservations have been made for a large crowd to go to Amherst Chinese Restaurant at
62 Main Street near the Common. Lara and Joe and other family will also be there.

HOWEVER: To make sure the reservation number is fairly accurate, please call into Sarah Pirtle by Saturday. She is keeping track of numbers.

RESERVATIONS:
Call Sarah at (413) 625-2355. You won't get a confirmation return call. Know that you're on
the list.

HOW TO GET THERE: Drive to the center of Amherst and look for the stone building with
a tall clock tower. At 62 Main Street across from the Black Sheep Deli you'll find Amherst Chinese. Its phone number: (413) 253-7835.

LAST MINUTE DECISIONS: Don't worry. The restaurant is large and probably can accomodate a few people who decide Sunday.

WELCOME: Pass this on to those you know are coming. We don't want people left out
of the loop.

CONTINGENCY: If we happen to get more than 60 people, we'll add space in a restaurant nearby and will inform people during the ceremony.

Love,
Sarah Pirtle and Jo Hammil

4/1/065/14/06   7 to 8 pm

The Show 'Woody's Children" on WFUV 90.7 (WFUV.org) hosted by Bob Sherman will honor Bob Blue. For info on how to listen online go to http://wfuv.org/streamfull.html



Part Two of Uncle Ruthie's tribute to Bob will be this Saturday on KPFK. 90.7 FM at 8 AM Calif. time. On computers go to KPFK.ORG

4/6/06

There will be an informal memorial event to celebrate the life of Bob Blue on Thursday evening, April 6th at the Fort River Elementary School cafeteria at 7 pm. The school is located at 170 South East Street. It will be a dessert potluck. We will share stories and memories of Bob and sing a few of his songs as well. For further information, please call Anne White at 367-9761.

Thanks,
Anne Louise

4/9/06    Song & Story Swap will remember Bob Blue

Please come share in an evening of music and stories at the April Pioneer Valley Folklore Society SONG & STORY SWAP.

Sunday, April 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the The Harp, 163 Sunderland Rd., Amherst, Mass.

The April 9 event will be a special tribute to Bob Blue who died on March 17.
Bob Blue (1948-2006)

Bob's passing leaves fans of his music and his irrepressibly kind spirit feeling a huge sense of loss. He died of complications from multiple sclerosis, a disease he battled for more than 20 years with courage, grace and humor.

His songs have been recorded and performed by dozens of folk artists including Sally Rogers, Charlie King and Pete Seeger. In 2004 he was honored by the Children's Music Network with its Magic Penny Award for an outstanding lifetime contribution to children's music. A resident of Amherst, Bob had been a popular regular contributor to the monthly PVFS Song & Story Swap ever since he served as its first guest performer in April 1996.

The April 9 Song & Story Swap at the Harp will be dedicated to the memory of Bob Blue and the many ways he brightened the lives of those who knew him. All are welcome to come sing Bob's songs, share a memory of him, or simply hear about this remarkable and much loved man. Questions about the evening's program may be directed to host Paul Kaplan (phkaplan@yahoo.com).

 

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