If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Folk Music

Aerial view of Elgin Community College and Lake Spartan. A young person gesturing towards the stage while enjoying a band perform.

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  • Date:
    Tuesday, April 07, 2026
  • Time:
    All day
  • Location:
    Main Campus , Bldg. H, Arts Center
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Celebrate the voices that defined a movement and the songs that inspired a generation. Lisa Rock of Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters and world-class vocalists join an acoustic band to honor the golden age of folk. Hear iconic hits like Woody Guthrie’s anthemic “This Land is Your Land,” Joni Mitchell’s poetic “Both Sides Now,” Pete Seeger’s stirring “If I Had a Hammer,” and Peter, Paul and Mary’s beloved “Puff the Magic Dragon,” and more in this heartfelt tribute to the music that sparked hope, change, and unity.

Event last updated at 6:45 AM on Monday, December 15, 2025.

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