AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS BULLETIN Volume 24, Spring 2007 PUBLIC PROGRAMS SECTION OF THE AMERICAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY Published by the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at Western Kentucky University AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS BULLETIN SPRING 2007 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear Section Members: The 2007 Public Programs Bulletin includes thirty-four program reports, a slight decline from last year, but still a substantial overview of public folklore activities in the United States during 2006-2007. The Bulletin has retained more-or-less the same format since it came to Western Kentucky University in 1998 (although it “went electronic” in 2001); any suggestions for changes or improvements are always appreciated. As always, the success of the Bulletin depends on time and effort of folklorists and others who contribute to it. I would like to thank Jonathan Philpot, Drucilla Belcher, Michael Ann Williams, Tim Lloyd, Brent Bjorkman, Sue Eleuterio, Christina Barr, Mike Luster, Jens Lund and all contributors for help with the Bulletin. The deadline for the 2008 Bulletin will be February 15, 2008. We will post notices as the date approaches. In addition to program reports and tributes to departed colleagues, we welcome short articles, critiques, manifestos, or commentaries on current issues. The Bulletin will continue to be published in both hard copy and electronic formats. This year, there were some good-natured comments that the call for Bulletin contributions was not distributed widely enough. We will try to post the 2008 announcement in a wider variety of places, but would also appreciate it if public program section members and others who receive the announcement could help to publicize it. Any suggestions on ways to solicit more contributors to the Bulletin would be appreciated. Contributions to future issues can be e-mailed, mailed on a flash card or CD, or mailed as hard copies. Photos are welcome and can be sent in electronic or hard copy format, or downloaded from the web. We prefer photos to be sent separately, not as part of your text; don’t forget captions and credits. Be warned that unusually large photo files are sometimes bounced back by our server. You can contact me at: Tim Evans, Dept. of Folk Studies and Anthropology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #61029, Bowling Green, KY 42101- 1029. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (270) 745-5897. Fax: (270) 745-6889. Web: http://www.wku.edu/fsa. Tim Evans, Western Kentucky University The electronic version of this Bulletin is available at http://afsnet.org/sections/public/ppbulletin.cfm. Cover Photo: Cambodian court dancer Somaly Hay dances at the opening of the Weavings of War exhibit. Submitted by Lynne Williamson. CONTENTS Letter From the Editor…………………...…………………………………..1 1 AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS BULLETIN SPRING 2007 Conveners’ Report……………………………………………...…………….3 Regional Reports Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures….…………...…………..6 Mountain West Center for Regional Studies…………………………….…….7 Southern Arts Federation………………………………………………….….8 State Agency Reports ARKANSAS………………...…………………………………………………………….1 1 CONNECTICUT……………………………………………………………………..…..1 2 FLORIDA…………………………………………………………………………….…..1 6 GEORGIA……...……………………..………………………………………………….17 IDAHO…………………………………………………………………………………...20 IOWA…………………………………………………………………….....…………….2 2KENTUCKY……………....……………………………………………………………... 23 LOUISIANA…...................................................................................................................... .............29 MAINE….............................................................................................................................. ..............32 MASSACHUSETTS............................................................................................................. .........…33 MICHIGAN…....................................................................................................................... .............34 MISSISSIPPI…..................................................................................................................... ..............42 MISSOURI…........................................................................................................................ ..............44 NEBRASKA.......................................................................................................................... .........…45 NEVADA…........................................................................................................................... .............47 NEW JERSEY............................................................................................................................... ….50 NEW YORK................................................................................................................................... …52 OREGON…........................................................................................................................... ............55 PENNSYLVANIA................................................................................................................. .....…..57 2 AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS BULLETIN SPRING 2007 SOUTH DAKOTA….......................................................................................................................60 UTAH…................................................................................................................................ ...............60 WASHINGTON…................................................................................................................ ............68 WEST VIRGINIA…......................................................................................................................... 78 3 AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS BULLETIN SPRING 2007 CONVENERS’ REPORT AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS SECTION 9/05-8/06 expenses: $2,462.00 (Bulletin, CO-CONVENERS’ REPORT awards) 8/31/06 balance: $18,037.99 Christina Barr, Mike Luster, Section Co- Note: Administrative fees from AFS for conveners 2005 still need to be deducted AFS Public Programs Section Annual Report from AFS: Meeting Report Sue and Peter reported that the Public Friday, October 20, 2006. Sector Documentation project has been extended and will be completed by The AFS Public Programs Section spring, 2007. Annual Meeting held its annual meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday, Committees: Reports and New October 20th. Appointments It was noted that each committee needs Co-Conveners Peter Bartis and Sue three members, with one member Eleuterio welcomed everyone and remaining on to serve as the new chair. nominated Christina Barr and Mike Luster as new Section Conveners for a 2006 Program Committee: Chair 3-year term. They were ratified by a Alysia McClain, Ross Fuqua and Carol voice vote. Christina was presented with Spellman. a gavel to assist her in keeping order 2007 Program Committee: Chair during rowdy discussions and to thank Alysia McClain, Ross Fuqua, Carol her for her dedicated service in Spellman, Steve Kidd managing the PPS Auction. 2006 Archie Green Student Travel Awards Award Committee: Co-Chairs, Tamara Christina Barr, Botkin Committee Kubacki and Betty Belanus member, introduced Elaine Thatcher, 2007 Archie Green Student Travel this year’s Botkin Award Recipient. Award Committee will be co-chaired Tamara Kubacki, Co-chair of the Archie with the Graduate Student Section. Green Committee, introduced this year’s Chair Tamara Kubacki, Betty Belanus, Archie Green Student Travel Award Amy Mills ([email protected]), Greg Recipients: Susan Pepper, Appalachian Hansen ([email protected]) State University and Lori Walkington, Cal State San Marcos 2006 Botkin Prize Committee: Chair Gwen Meister, Christina Barr and Tim Treasury Report Evans The Section’s balance as of 9/1/06: 2007 Botkin Prize Committee: Chair $17,105.00. Tim Evans, Christina Barr, Jens Lund, 9/05-8/06 revenue: $3,394.99 and Elaine Thatcher (memberships, auction). Please Note: The 2005 Auction proceeds 2006 Auction Committee: Chair of $1,842.00 were donated to the Christina Barr, Deb Bailey, Julie Southern Arts Federation to benefit Throckmorton, Terry Brewer artists and arts organizations in 2007 Auction Committee: Chairs: Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, Alysia McClain, Julie Throckmorton which were affected by Hurricanes Meunier Katrina and Rita. Members: Sue Eleuterio, Meg Glaser, Debbie Fant, Tamara Kubacki, Craig Miller 4 AFS PUBLIC PROGRAMS BULLETIN SPRING 2007 Barry and the folks at the NEA Independent Folklorist Travel Stipend encourage everyone to celebrate the Award - Committee Members: Riki National Heritage winners in 2007 Saltzman, Carol Edison, Elinor Levy, public programming. All grants will be Deb Bailey and Jens Lund. It was done via electronic filing in 2007. State moved to transfer administration of this arts agencies may be able to help award to the Independent Folklorist applicants. Section. The motion was approved. Travel stipends will be $500. American Folklife Center: David Taylor reports that Story Corps is going 2007 Independent Folklorist Travel strong and has generated many new Committee: Sue Eleuterio, Laura collections. The AFC is working on a Marcus, Jens Lund film series on WWI with Ken Burns that is connected with the Veterans Oral Reports from National Organizations: History Project. They are also piloting a radio series on XM radio with Bob Smithsonian Institution Center for Edwards using collections from the Folklife and Cultural Heritage: Center. The 2007 symposium will be a Richard Kurin reported that the budget tribute to the Seeger