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Warwick Historical Society celebrates 18th Century music, food and drink

| 07 May 2012 | 03:12
    Melanie Zanakis and Erik Lichack of the Ministers of Apollo re-enactors group will sing and perform on harpsichord and violin at the Warwick Historical Society's upcoming fund raiser on Sunday, May 20.
    Melanie Zanakis and Erik Lichack of the Ministers of Apollo re-enactors group will sing and perform on harpsichord and violin at the Warwick Historical Society's upcoming fund raiser on Sunday, May 20.
    A selection of authentic period savouries and sweets as well as refreshments will be available to sample at the Warwick Historical Society's upcoming 18th Century Tavern Music, Faire and Cheer fund raiser.
    A selection of authentic period savouries and sweets as well as refreshments will be available to sample at the Warwick Historical Society's upcoming 18th Century Tavern Music, Faire and Cheer fund raiser.

WARWICK — The Warwick Historical Society’s latest fund raiser, entitled “18th Century Tavern Music, Faire and Cheer,” will be held Sunday, May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the A.W. Buckbee Center (the former Albert Wisner Public Library), 2 Colonial Ave., Warwick.

The fund raiser will feature 18th century tavern music sung and performed on the harpsichord and violin by costumed musicians, including Eric Lichack of the “Ministers of Apollo,” a New Jersey re-enactors group. The music selections will include popular tunes of the time, including a bawdy ditty or two.

Costumed performers will share a bit of theatre with impromptu vignettes while serving food and refreshments.

There will be a selection of authentic period savories and sweets as well as refreshments.

The cost is $25. For reservations, call 845-986-3236 or e-mail whs@warwick.net.

For more information, visit: historicwarwickny.blogspot.com or on Facebook.