Use the library Community Learning
Duration: 1 hr (30 min setup / breakdown) Needs: Chairs, space on the floor for kids. Need outlet for amp.
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 | Adults 50+ | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances | Music | Black/African American | Arts |
TAGS: | Newel Briggs |
| Mon, Nov 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Nov 04 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Nov 05 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Nov 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 08 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 09 | 12:00PM to 6:00PM |