See video previews of certain workshops, below:

PMN FALL GATHERING, October 4-6, 2024 (Camp Grotonwood,  Groton, MA)

This event emphasizes:

• Music to inspire dreams for a better world.
• Traditions that strengthen social justice struggles.
• A welcoming community of singers, activists, songwriters, spoken word artists, and allies committed to using the arts as catalysts for peace and justice.

The event begins with arrival and participatory singing on Friday, October 4. Then on Saturday and Sunday (October 5 & 6), we’ll have participatory workshops and song swaps, and a Saturday night “Round Robin” – all highlighting the role of music in progressive social change. Expect numerous opportunities to share music, sing together, and to join efforts to bring music into the heart of struggles for justice and freedom today.

PMN's has been holding holding an overnight 3 days community building retreat since 1977.  In 2024, we had to change the date from our traditional summer time frame to the Fall.  Unfortunately, we made the mistake of scheduling this event in a way that conflicts with the end of Rosh Hashanah.  This is a letter from the chair of the PMN Steering Committee, apologizing for this error.

Get a sense of past PMN Gathering traditions by viewing the video recordings of the concert, the plenary, the workshops, and the round robin performances on the Past Gatherings page.

FULL SCHEDULE  (View a draft Google Doc)

If you would like to submit a workshop proposal, please fill out the Workshop Proposal Form!

Menu

Meals served by Pacifeast Caterers (Joanne Sheehan and Rick Gaumer).  Omnivorous, vegetarian and vegan meals are included in the registration price, and are served from Friday Dinner to Sunday Lunch.  Read the Menu.

Sales Table

Indicate on your registration form if you'd like to sell CDs or other merch during the gathering.  A sales table will be organized and people selling items will be asked to take a shift staffing the table.

Covid Policy

Masks are not mandatory, but we encourage participants to wear them at their own comfort level.  We will provide masks to those wanting them.  We ask that people stay at home if they feel sick or if they had flu-like symptoms within five days of the event.  We encourage attendees to take a rapid antigen home test within two days of the weekend, even if they are feeling well, and we encourage people to bring extra tests.  Full refunds are available due to sickness.  Should you test positive for Covid while at the gathering, please notify designated members of the PMN Health and Safety team (contact person, Erland Zygmuntowicz <erlandzyg3@gmail.com>), so that attendees at the weekend can test and take appropriate precautions.  (Note as of September 26, 2024, you can order free covid tests here: https://covidtests.gov/)

Housing, Other

Grotonwood Camp & Conference Center has abundant shared cabin space.  PMN will be using Prescott Lodge, Blanchard Hall, and the Judson Cabins.  For a $75 extra charge, individuals may get a 2 person room with a private bathroom in the newest building: Prescott Lodge.  Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available in Prescott Lodge and Blanchard Hall.  Indicate accessibility needs on your registration form, and you'll be assigned to one of these spaces.  Tenting is allowed as an alternative to staying in the cabins. 

For a high definition visual preview, Camp Grotonwood has a promotional video on their YouTube Channel detailing the facilities at the camp.

WHAT TO BRING:  The camp does not provide anything other than beds and access to bathrooms in the cabins.  No linens, no bedding, and no toiletries are provided by the camp.

You must bring your own: Sheets Pillows Blankets/sleeping bags Soap Towels Other toiletries you may need

Also, please bring: An EXTRA blanket or two in case it gets cold or in case your neighbor is cold instruments songbooks music that you wish to sell at the sales table

Carpool Coordinators:

Contact these people who are coordinating carpools to Groton, MA from the following metropolitan areas:

• New York City:  Erland Zygmuntowicz <erlandzyg3@gmail.com> 
• Boston: Joanne Tuller <jt4cmn@yahoo.com>

Directions

GROTONWOOD CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER,

167 Prescott Street, Groton MA, 01450

*** If you'd like to carpool to the PMN Summer Gathering, please mark your interest in doing so on the registration form and we'll do our best to connect you with a carpool.

Camp Map

Social Media & Publicity for PMN Summer Gathering

 Facebook Event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1516859168952539

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Event Flier (8.5x11 in, cut in half)

2024-10-04-PMN Fall Gathering (5.5 _ 8.5 in) (11 _ 8.5 in).pdf