I know Art thought he'd just slip this in on the sly in another thread, but I think it deserves a thread of its own. He was billed on the main stage, as "Art Thieme And Friends" at the Fox Valley Folk And Storytelling Festival, just a ways out from Chicago, this past weekend. As he puts it, it was "ostensibly a discussion of the Chicago folk music scene of the '60s, 70's and 80s--"

Just before he and Carol left for it, it was raining and he didn't have much hope for a turnout or being able to get around in the mud, BUT I got an email later in the day which said the weather held out and he had a great time with old fans and friends.

So, anyhow, Art, when and if you feel like telling us more, please do. (I know you need to rest up a bit.) I'd love to hear about which stories you told, whether you got to sing anything, and if anyone taped it.

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