DATE: 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 2008.

EVENT: “An Evening with Country Joe McDonald.”

A 1960s folk icon, McDonald rallied thousands during his concerts and appearances at protests against the Vietnam war. His sardonic song, “I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die Rag” (It’s one, two, three, What are we fightin’ for?) captured the sad absurdity of the days of rage, war and rebellion.

McDonald visits the University of Michigan to discuss the 1960s, the power of song to influence public opinion and his experiences as an entertainer/commentator of American culture.

The discussion is one of a series of events related to “The Whole World Was Watching: Revolution and Protest in 1968.” The exhibit features 1960s memorabilia and artifacts from U-M’s Labadie Collection of social protest materials.

The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited.

LOCATION: Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library (North), Room 100. U-M, Ann Arbor.