The Hungarian Heritage Day is an annual celebration supported by the Hungarian Society of Massachusetts and its primary objective is to showcase the diverse and vibrant aspects of traditional Hungarian culture. The event features a range of activities, including demonstrations of traditional crafts, professions, dances, music, and instruments, specifically designed for both youth and those intrigued by Hungarian culture. Over the years, the local community has enthusiastically embraced this event, drawing in an attendance of over 200-300 people each year. The organizers are excited about expanding the event further. Many of our guest performers visit us directly from Hungary for this prestigious event. Of course, no Heritage Day would be complete without the inclusion of Hungarian cuisine. Attendees can indulge in a variety of meal and dessert options, providing a flavorful introduction to the tastes of Hungary. This all-ages event promises to be a lively celebration, filled with fun, dance, and laughter, leaving visitors with a cherished connection to Hungary in their hearts.

Vance Gilbert:  “If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert", says Richmond Magazine.

Considered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene - and one of the originators of the finally recognized R&B/Folk/Jazz crossover-sub-genre - this Boston-based stalwart was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. In 1992, Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her Fat City tour. “With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god...”, swooned The Fort Worth Star-Telegram about one of those shows.

 

Barely out of high school, Garnet Rogers was on the road as a full-time working musician with his older brother Stan. Together they formed one of the most influential acts in North American folk music.

Since then, Garnet Rogers has established himself as “one of the major talents of our time and a “charismatic performer and singer” (Boston Globe). Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence and a voice to match. With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post), his incredible range, and his thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit move his audience from tears to laughter and back again