# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "I've Endured": The Music & Legacy of Ola Belle Reed Documentary & Panel Discussion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: With a voice born in the mountains and forged by hard times, Ola Belle Reed became an influential musician, singer, and songwriter of traditional mountain music. “I’ve Endured”: The music and legacy of Ola Belle Reed” chronicles the remarkable life of this artist whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our cultural fabric. Ola Belle’s powerful voice and authentic lyrics resonated with her rural roots, and her passionate songs found a home within the folk-revival movement of the 1960s and beyond.  Her songs have become anthems of Appalachian life, and she is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential bluegrass, folk, and old-time musicians of all time. 

The narrative presented in “I’ve Endured” explores themes of resilience, creativity, diversity, and cultural significance. The film, a product of four years of production, combines archival photographs, recordings, and newly restored film footage to create a comprehensive portrait of Ola Belle.

Following the film screening will be a discussion with panelists from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and Shepherd University.

Event is free. Donations accepted for Shepherd University's Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shepherdstown/ive-endured-the-music-and-legacy-of-ola-belle-reed-documentary-and-panel-discussion/200028598422511
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, business, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shepherdstown
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Shepherdstown Opera House
- **lat**: 39.43147
- **long**: -77.80679
- **full address**: Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443-1240, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "I've Endured": The Music & Legacy of Ola Belle Reed Documentary & Panel Discussion being held?
  - **A:** "I've Endured": The Music & Legacy of Ola Belle Reed Documentary & Panel Discussion takes place on Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443-1240, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "I've Endured": The Music & Legacy of Ola Belle Reed Documentary & Panel Discussion?
  - **A:** "I've Endured": The Music & Legacy of Ola Belle Reed Documentary & Panel Discussion is organized by Shepherd University Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "I've Endured": The Music & Legacy of Ola Belle Reed Documentary & Panel Discussion is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shepherdstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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