There is a Chinese proverb that says: "If there is light in the soul, there is beauty in the person; If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the home; If there is harmony in the home, there is peace in the heart."

May your life be filled with beauty; may your heart be filled with peace and together we will rise and be respectful for the identity and dignity of all creation. And together we will strive toward a world free of fear and hatred. Confucius said it so poignantly, "Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising every time we fail."

Living History (formerly Storyliving) ~ in 1991, Josh teamed up with the founder of Story Living, Rändi Douglas. Living History is an interactive educational outreach program. The purpose is to teach history and social studies using kinesthetic, multiple intelligence activities and as Josh says, "It is where you become the people you are learning about and then when you become emotionally involved, you never forget." And all this happens in the classroom with music, imagination and role-playing. Sessions are held in schools from third grade and up, universities, churches, temples, community centers and at seminars."I hear and I forget ~ I see and I remember ~ I do and I understand" Contact for information/booking.

The Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Directory Program, 2006-2009, is a joint project of the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. It provides schools, libraries, museums, civic and service groups, festival organizers and other organizations in Michigan a wide variety of cultural programming opportunities in the fields of dance, music, storytelling, theater and visual arts. The directory lists program information, fees and contact persons. For information regarding the listing for Josh and for Living History, available funding and grant application click here.

2008 CONCERT SCHEDULE

May 3 - The Ark, Ann Arbor

June 28 - Barking Cherry House Concerts, Charlottesville, VA. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. - concert at 8 p.m.  Suggested donation is $15; for reservations call 434-974-6702 before 9 p.m. or e-mail at: sngwrtr525@hotmail.com.

June 29 - Private Concert, Maryland

July 11 - Betsie Bay Inn, 8:00 p.m., 231 Main St., Frankfort, MI; 231-352-8090

July 12 - Aten Barn, 7:30 p.m., Boyne Falls, MI

July 13 - Insideout Gallery, 8 p.m., 229 Garland, Traverse City, MI

October 15 - North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Convention, Wichita, Kansas

• October 15, Concert, MJ Teall Theatre
• October 16, Panel discussion on Arts & the Environment
• Octobre 16, Children's Workshop: "Operation Respect the Environment" with Peter Yarrow and Tom Paxton

October 18 - New York Folklore Society Annual Conference - Panel: Folk Scare! Politics and the Folksong Revival, with Sonny Ochs, Jaye Alper, Josh White, Jr., Oscar Brand, and Moderator: Paul Mercer; New York State Library, Clark Auiditorium, Albany, New York; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (518) 474-5355

October 19 - Unity Church, 21 King Avenue, Albany, NY, 11:00 a.m.

November 1 - Peace & Democracy Symposium, Creative Learning Center, 1200 Paris, SE, Grand Rapids; Children's Concert 6:30 p.m.; Adult Concert 8:00 p.m. (616) 975-9019. Free public admission to both concerts

November 21 - Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills Campus,
2900 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 7:30 p.m.

December 6 - Upper Level Acoustic Cafe, 1228 10th Avenue, Port Huron, MI; 7:00 p.m. Tickets $10 call Jim Williams (810) 984-2929

December 13 - Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI; 7:00 p.m.

December 31 -WFMT's New Year's Eve Midnight Special (in studio) 10:00 p.m.

2009

January 3 - Saturdays at the Penn Children/family concert, Penn Theater, 760 Penniman, Plymouth, MI (across from Kellogg Park -- free parking in the back of the theater) 12:00 p.m.

April 18 - Grand River Folk Arts Society Grace Bible College, Baker Chapel, 1011 Aldon SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 8:00 p.m.

SPECIAL SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS 2008:

October 3, An Arts Happening to Benefit Barack Obama, Del Mar, CA

November 10 - Living History, Miller Elementary, Canton

SPECIAL SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS 2009:

January 29, Living History, Canton Charter Academy

January 30, Living History, Canton Charter Academy