Diane Taraz headlines Star Island's biggest fundraiser: How to attend, watch online
PORTSMOUTH — Star Island’s annual fundraiser, Starry Night, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11, in downtown Portsmouth. The in-person event is the largest fundraising effort for the nonprofit organization.
The evening will feature celebrated Boston-based singer-songwriter Diane Taraz, whose latest book, "Candace: Imagining the Life of a Woman Enslaved in 18th-Century New England," is based on a mother and daughter who spent their lives on Star Island. For Starry Night, she will present “Songs of the Revolution,” on Veterans Day.
Starry Night will also include live music by David Shapiro, a raffle, and refreshments. It will be held at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle St., in Portsmouth from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Taraz presents songs enjoyed by both sides during the American Revolution, exploring the fascinating world behind the lyrics. In colonial dress, she sings and plays a mountain dulcimer and a guitar type of instrument, which women played in Colonial times. Taraz says she loves to discover the stories of those usually left out of history.
According to Taraz, “Women played a large role in the revolutionary era but their stories were often hidden behind indifference or their status as part of their husbands’ estate.”
Tickets: The event is open to the public. Tickets are $50 for adults and can be purchased at StarIsland.org.
Online option: To watch the presentation by Taraz and participate in the Q&A, register to receive the link to the YouTube live stream.
Sponsors: This year’s lead sponsor is Paul McKeon Charitable Giving, with additional sponsors: Cambridge Trust Charitable Foundation, Piscataqua Savings Bank, Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, Haley Ward, Fink’s BBQ, McLane Middleton and Five Maples.
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