FRYEBURG — Combining both the views of the emotional songwriter and the American political activist, few have managed to be as inspiring as world-renowned singer/songwriter Peter Yarrow who will perform at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 – sharing messages of humanity, hope and activism.

One need only reference the group Peter, Paul and Mary to recognize the most well-known pieces of Yarrow’s work. These talented musicians formed an American folk-singing trio whose nearly 50-year career redefined 1960s folk music. The trio was composed of Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers.

As their fame grew, Peter, Paul and Mary developed a passion for political and social activism. In 1963, the trio marched with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in both Selma, Alabama, and Washington, D.C. They sang at the 1969 March on Washington, which Yarrow helped to organize.

Even if you don’t recognize Yarrow or the group by name, you may recognize their all-time greatest hit “Puff, the Magic Dragon” – a song that still frequents children’s TV shows and radio stations all across the country. Other popular songs in the Yarrow repertoire include “If I Had a Hammer,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Light One Candle” and “Day is Done.”

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 and older, and $15 for students and may be purchased online at www.fryeburgacademy.org or by contacting the box office at 207-935-9232. The theater is located at 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg Academy. Parking is free.

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