Smithton fair will celebrate American Legion centennial
By Jeff Himler
Trib Total Media News Wire Services
Smithton’s American Legion and volunteer fire department are joining forces to put on a community street fair on July 13 that will feature a free concert by local country artist Chris Higbee.
The outdoor concert, tentatively set for 7:30 p.m., is part of an enhanced fair the two organizations are planning that day in honor of the national American Legion’s centennial.
“This is a great way to continue the legacy of what the American Legion is really about and how our mission after military service is to continue to support our community and fellow veterans and their families,” said Robert Prah, an Army Reserve captain and commander of the American Legion Post 790 in Smithton.
Higbee, originally from Dawson, first came to prominence in 2000 as co-founder of the Poverty Neck Hillbillies, whose popular video “Mr. Right Now” featured Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his high-energy fiddling, Higbee is now touring with his own band.
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