May 1 arrives with the second Haymarket Festival at Douglas Park. This annual music festival and celebration of the working man includes performances by: Sarah Schneider Band, Kerwin & Lang, Joe Frew & the 2 Live Crew and Gypsy Collabo. Speakers include radio personality Greg Bishop, retired union organizer Al Pieper, and UIS Professor Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky. From 1-3 p.m. at The Honest Abe Open Mic, the public is invited to read poetry, perform comedy or play music. Michael Mayosky’s spinning canvas performance pieces and other art by local artists will be on display. Food Not Bombs will collect non-perishable food items for local food pantries. For band and speaker performance times visit the festival’s Facebook page or search The Haymarket Festival in the calendar at illinoistimes.com.
The Haymarket Festival
Saturday, May 1, 1-9pm
Douglas Park Bandshell
899-8460
Free
This article appears in Apr 29 – May 5, 2010.
