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The Folly Theater – 6th Annual Folly Frolic

November 21st was the date for the Folly Theater’s 6th Annual Folly Frolic (a socially-distanced benefit concert). The Folly was able to stage a live performance, as well as a virtual stream of the event, which featured blues singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt, joined by folk singer-songwriter Kelly Hunt. Co-chairmen Stacy Purvis and Gregory Porter arranged a safe and festive event in the theater to raise funds to support the creative programming of The Folly.

Board President Steve Paddock and Greg Porter, co-chairman

 

Hoang-Anh Tran and Frank Diez

 

Greg Porter, co-chairman; and Gale Tallis, Folly Theater

 

Alison Paddock and Mallory Paddock

 

Also featured in the January 9, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Todd Zimmer

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