Carol Peterson Presented with the 2024 Bascom Lamar Lunsford Award
On August 1, 2024, the opening night of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the Folk Heritage Committee presented Carol Peterson with the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Award. This award honors the commitment she and her late husband, Bruce Peterson, made to the mission of promoting and preserving the music, dance, and storytelling of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
When Bruce and Carol saw a need, they met it. Whether it involved storing and transporting crowd control barriers, seeking grant opportunities, chairing a subcommittee, or performing on one of several smooth dance teams they directed, choreographed, and led, they worked as a team to “git ‘er done”!
Always cheerleading to and for the Folk Heritage Committee they made tough times bearable and good times even better.
It was an honor for the Folk Heritage Committee to dedicate this award to performers, members, and advisors, Bruce and Carol Peterson.
“Courthouse Stars” Sampler star blocks are joined by Courthouse Step blocks to dance together on Saturday nights, reminding you of the Shindig on the Green. Made from scrappy 19th century reproduction fabrics in blue, red, and tan; professionally quilted and queen-sized. This is the twelfth quilt that local quilting collaborative Mountain Jam Circle has made and donated to Shindig on the Green. Valued at $1000.
Local stained glass artist, Bob Blackwell, has created another eye-popping piece for our 2024 raffle, and it is his third year in which he has made an outstanding work for us. This year’s raffle item features a cabin scene in the mountains, as well as a display stand and frame, all made from beautiful soft brown chestnut wood. This year’s work will create loads of interest, so buy lots of tickets, which go to support Shindig on the Green and Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Valued at $1000.
