CANTON – “Messengers of Music: The Legacy of Julia Crane” will be the topic presented by Dr. Caron Collins at the brown bag lunch at noon Thursday, May 17 at the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, 3 East Main St.

The event is free and open to the public. Collins, a Crane School of Music professor, will speak and sign copies of her recent book about Crane’s life history, her contribution to today’s classrooms, and the work of almost 50 music education alumni from the Crane School of Music.

Those attending are encouraged to bring a lunch; a beverage and dessert will be provided by SLCHA.