BELLOWS FALLS — Stone Church Arts and Immanuel Retreat Center in Bellows Falls hosts the Festival of Mandolin Chamber Music for the sixth time, Jan. 14 through 17.
The festival welcomes participants from near and far, both Canada and the Northeastern United States. It culminates in a public concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, featuring the New England Mandolin Ensemble and Festival Participants.
Directed by professor August Watters of Berklee College of Music, the ensemble presents a concert of classical music, traditional folk music for fans of the mandolin, mandola, mandocello, and classical guitar.
The purpose of the festival is to create learning and performance opportunities for those interested in chamber music composed for mandolin and its related instruments, as well as classical guitar.