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single event. setup theatre style with some open space for movement up front
Newel Briggs sings old slave songs accompanied by his guitar, mandolin and banjo. Raised by his grandparents, the first people in his family to be born free, Newel’s grandma sang songs such as “Loop de Loo,” “Miss Mary Mac,” “Ham Bone” and “Shortnin’ Bread.” Learn about the history behind the songs and find out which one is about taking a bath on Saturday night!
AGE GROUP: | Kids and Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances | Music | English | Black/African American | Arts |
TAGS: | Newel Briggs |
Mon, Jun 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Jun 17 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Jun 18 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Jun 19 | Closed |
(Juneteenth) | |
Fri, Jun 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Jun 21 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Jun 22 | 12:00PM to 6:00PM |