The Guthrie's production of the powerful Broadway musical "COME FROM AWAY", based on the story of the 38 planes and 7,000 passengers stranded in Newfoundland on 9/11 and the weeks following. When US airspace closed, the small local community of Gander welcomed them with open arms, food, shelter and much more. Telling the inspiring true story of Gander’s unexpected guests, this joyful musical honors our common humanity and highlights the importance of reaching out to those in need. The musical score celebrates the flavors of Newfoundland folk music. Laura has accepted the wind instrument chair for this summer run at the Guthrie.

Willow Brae, the duo of Andrea Stern (Celtic harp) and Laura MacKenzie (traditional wind instruments and voice) will perform a program of Irish and Scottish traditional music. Free and open to all.

Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage, featuring pipes & drums, heavy games, Highland dance, Celtic music, exhibitors, and a Scottish Marketplace. MacKenzie, Sproule & Sutter (Laura MacKenzie, Dáithí Sproule and Ross Sutter) will be performing a late afternoon set, just before the massed bands strike up (to be confirmed). Check the Fair's website for all the information - https://mnscottishfair.org

Laura will be giving a classroom presentation on The Flute in Traditional Scottish Music on Friday July 31, and will be doing a solo set at the concert on August 1. Find information on all the performers and presenters, spanning many traditions, at the society website: https://www.worldflutesociety.org