SALEM, MA — Ukulele soloist sensation Victoria Kolasinski — known on social media for "Jiggy with Viggy" — will be the special guest at the first Ukulele Melee at Salem State University this weekend.
Salem Ukulele Magic is sponsoring the free, afternoon event at Salem State University's music and dance department on Loring Avenue at the Harrington Campus.
The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and will draw musicians from across New England. Designed for people of all skill levels, it will include workshops and performances.
There is a suggested cash donation of $10 for adults and $20 for families to benefit the Salem State Center for Creative and Performing Arts.
"Our goal this year is to provide plenty of playing activities as well as instructional options for ukulele lovers of varying abilities," said Melissa Graham, founder of Salem Ukulele Magic and the Hamilton-based youth group, String Jam.
Kolasinski is scheduled to perform and lead a workshop.
Organizers also said the afternoon will include open mic performances, multi-ability workshops, play-a-longs and informal jamming sessions.
Other activities include vendors, a Ukulele Genius Bar for beginners and a Ukulele Flea Market.
Workshops slated are Easiest Picking and Strumming for Absolute Beginners; The Golden Age of Ukulele 1920s Music; Hearing Chord Changes by Ear; Music to Engage Children; Music for Swifties and Other Current Music; Hawaiian Vamps and Strums - The Secret to Authentic Hawaiian Jam Sessions; Working Up the Fretboard; and Strum and Drum by Victoria Kolasinski.
More information can be found here or by contacting Liz Vago at lizvago@aol.com or 617-962-1679.
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