Chorus to spread joy at the Fest

You're invited to an Oct. 22 concert during the Fest.

Do you love good music that makes you want to tap your toes, clap your hands and sing along?

Then get ready to enjoy the Vigo County Extension Homemakers Chorus, who will headline an Oct. 22 evening concert during the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest.

The Fest, scheduled Oct. 21-23, 2011, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., is a weekend celebration of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the eighth U.S. and first Indiana saint. “Living the Legacy Now” is the Fest’s theme. The Sisters of Providence invite you to join us for workshops and presentations that highlight spirituality, art, music, sustainability and more.

As a part of the Fest, the Vigo County Extension Homemakers Chorus will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in Cecilian Auditorium in the Conservatory of Music at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on the same grounds as the Fest activities. Fest participants attend the concert free of charge. The public is also invited to attend and a free-will offering at the door is welcome.

The chorus, directed by Jackie Reeves, began in 1936. The group is 30-plus members strong and serves as a musical outlet for women who love to sing.

“The purpose of the chorus is to spread joy!” Reeves said.

If you’ve heard the Vigo County Extension Homemakers Chorus in person, let us know what you think. We’re looking forward to an exciting evening of great music!

To learn more about the Fest, contact Sister Jan Craven at jcraven@spsmw.org or 812-535-2925. Read more about the Fest, register online and check out the schedule of events.