America's Songs: The Great American Songbook, a lecture by Michael Lasser

Nationally-syndicated radio show host Michael Lasser will present the first lecture of the Geneva Historical Society’s Spring Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

In conjunction with the publication of his latest book, America’s Songs II: From the 1890s to the Post-War Years, Michael Lasser will speak about the Great American Songbook, the unequaled body of song written during the first half of the 20^th century when Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and their contemporaries were at the height of their powers. Following his talk, Lasser will take questions and sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase.

Michael Lasser is a lecturer, writer, broadcaster, critic, and teacher and author of two books on American song. Since 1980, he has been the host of the public radio show, Fascinatin’ Rhythm.

This lecture is supported in part by the Samuel B. Williams fund for programs in the Humanities and is free and open to the public. For more information about the program, call the Society office at 315-789-5151. The Geneva History Museum is located in the Prouty-Chew House at 543 South Main Street, Geneva, NY. Parking is on the street or in the Trinity Episcopal Church lot across the street.