Ani time, Ani place

Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco belts it out for a big Skidmore audience in the main gym. From a loyal cadre of followers in small clubs and coffeehouses, DiFranco’s fan base has expanded widely across the country—including Skidmore, where she and her five-piece touring band delivered plenty of her signature folk/jazz music and lyrics. The free concert just for the Skidmore community drew a cheering, appreciative crowd of around 800.