Women of Lotus Concert kicks off weekend festival

The Lotus World Music & Arts Festival starts tonight with a concert sponsored by Women of Lotus and Friends of Old-Time and Celtic Music. Performers will take the stage at 7 p.m. in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Abigail Washburn is known for mixing American old-time and Chinese folk music. Her new CD, City of Refuge is set to come out in 2011.

Vishten will also be performing tonight. Their shows include singing and step dancing in a tradition with Cajun, Breton and Celtic music.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit lotusfest.org