Friends of Music & the Arts Presents: "The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg," a Play by John W. Quinley

The Friends of Music & the Arts Series of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness will present ‘The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg’ on Sunday, March 15 in the Wilderness Room across the street from the church at 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. The performances will be at 2:30 and 5:00pm. The performances are free; however, donations will be gladly accepted to support Friends of Music & the Arts Series. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Reserve your seats at this link.

The church and Sandburg have a connection. In 1967 family and friends gathered in the

sanctuary of St. John in the Wilderness for a memorial service to celebrate the amazing life of Carl Sandburg. The Sandburg family lived a few minutes away in their Flat Rock farmhouse now known as the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. 

The Sandburg spirit returns on March 15. Sandburg’s amazing life story told by six actors

who will give dramatic and humorous readings from his poetry and prose and sing songs

from Sandburg’s American Song bag. Written by John W. Quinley and directed by Karen J.

Moore, it is informative, entertaining and thought provoking. This performance has received

standing ovations in venues from Greenville to Asheville. As Quinley says, “I know you will

enjoy and be inspired by this new play, The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg, which celebrates

his remarkable spirit.”