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Sifting and Winnowing American Popular Music with Ben Sidran

Lecture, reception and concert in Madison

• DateThursday, May. 3, 2012
• Time 5:30 p.m.
• Location Main Lounge, Memorial Union
• DescriptionUW-Madison treasure and Grammy-nominated musician Ben Sidran is preparing to raise the curtain on his new book, "There Was a Fire: Jews, Music and the American Dream" — a thought-provoking social history of popular music. Discover the man behind the music, the best way musicians know how: onstage.
• Cost$40 per person, or $30 per WAA member (includes pre-show reception, discussion and concert)
• Contact262-2551, ksiemieniewski@waastaff.com

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