American Guitar Society Celebrates 100 Years!

The American Guitar Society (AGS) was founded in September 1923 by the guitarist Vahdah Olcott-Bickford. At 100 years, the AGS is the longest continually-running classical guitar organization in the world.

To honor our Centennial Event, the AGS will hold a commemorative celebration. A presentation on the life of Vahdah Olcott-Bickford will be given by Kathy Acosta Zavala, who has made a detailed study of her life. The AGS Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Alice Artzt, who is a long-time supporter of the AGS and has performed in their Artist Series several times in the 1970s and 1980s. Live performances will be given by guitarists Connie Sheu and Laura Mazon.

The Centennial Celebration will be held at the Woodland Hills Country Club in Woodland Hills, CA from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Tickets are now on sale! https://www.americanguitarsociety.org/events-concerts