The weekend of August 14-16 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, one of the most well-known cultural events of the 1960s. Leading the nation in commemorating this cultural milestone will be Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (www.BethelWoodsCenter.org) and The Museum at Bethel Woods, both located in Bethel, NY at the site of the original festival.
To mark the Woodstock anniversary weekend, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host two special concerts featuring several of the 1960s most famous musicians.
On Friday, August 14, at 8:00 PM, legendary Woodstock performer Richie Havens will take the stage for a live performance in the Events Gallery at The Museum at Bethel Woods. Havens, who opened the original festival, is one of the most recognized artists of Woodstock. His performance of “Freedom,” a song now considered to be the anthem of a generation, is one of the most iconic moments in music history. Concert tickets cost $50.00 and will go on sale on Friday, May 22 at 10:00AM.
On Saturday, August 15, at 5:00 PM, Bethel Woods presents the Bethel Woods Music Festival starring Heroes of Woodstock Levon Helm Band, Jefferson Starship, Ten Years After, Canned Heat, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Mountain, Tom Constanten and Country Joe McDonald. Tickets for this special and historic concert are now on sale. Concert ticket prices are $69 and $40 Reserved; $19.69 Lawn.
Tickets for both events may be purchased at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, by phone at 800.745.3000, from Ticketmaster, or at the Bethel Woods box office.
Fans can also visit The Museum at Bethel Woods during the anniversary weekend. The Museum explores the unique experience of the 1969 Woodstock festival, its significance as a culminating event of a transformational decade, and the ongoing legacy of the 1960s and Woodstock. Through personal stories, profiles, immersive multi-media exhibits, engaging programs and educational events, The Museum encourages inter-generational dialogue about important ideas and issues relevant to today.
Bethel Woods also features a season-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the historic festival with concerts, lectures and museum events that embrace the legacy of the 1960s and Woodstock. Complete information about the 40th anniversary programming and special promotions are available online at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.
Full details about the Bethel Woods 2009 concert season will be announced shortly. Fans can already buy tickets to many shows, including Bob Dylan, The New York Philharmonic, Dave Matthews Band, Brad Paisley, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chicago. For information on the 2009 concert season or to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/concerts.aspx.
About Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and The Museum at Bethel Woods:
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a $100 million outdoor performing arts center and complex is set within 2,000 bucolic acres in Sullivan County. This world-class cultural destination is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Sullivan County and the surrounding region by promoting economic development and interest in the region through arts, education and culture. It features a Pavilion Stage with 4,500 seats under cover and another 10,500 on a natural sloping lawn; the Terrace Stage, a 1,000 seat Roman-style amphitheater; The Museum at Bethel Woods, and within the museum building, a 300-seat Events Gallery, all of which present a diverse selection of popular artists, orchestral performances, community events, music and arts education opportunities.
The Museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of the social, political and cultural events of the 1960s, including the Woodstock festival, and the legacies of those times. Special exhibits are rotated throughout the season to provide additional insight into the decade. The Museum Shop features a great selection of Sixties and Woodstock-inspired gift items; The Shop is open during museum hours, and online shopping is available all year at ShopBethelWoods.com.
For more information on Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and The Museum at Bethel Woods, please visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. Follow the Center and The Museum on Facebook and Twitter.
Museum Hours of Operation:
Ticket Prices: Adults-$13; Seniors 65 and up-$11; Youth (ages 8-17)-$9; Child (ages 3-7)-$4; Children 2 and under – free admission with an adult.
2009 Spring Hours
Thursday, March 19 thru Friday May 22, 2009Open Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00pm
2009 Summer Hours
Saturday, May 23 thru Monday, September 7, 2009Open seven days a week, 10:00am to 7:00pm
2009 Fall Hours
Thursday, September 10 thru Sunday, January 3, 2010Open Thursday - Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pmSpecial holiday open hours Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2009, 10:00am - 5:00pm and Monday, December 28 thru Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 10:00am - 5:00pm. Open year-round with advanced reservations for school groups, group tours, and special private events. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Museums tickets will be sold each day until one and one-half hours before closing time on regular open days and until one hour before concert show time on Pavilion Stage concert days. Please call ahead to verify museum hours on concert days. Tickets may be purchased at the Bethel Woods box office, at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Museum admission may also be added to your purchase of any Bethel Woods concert ticket.
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