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, Oct 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Oct 14 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Oct 15 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Oct 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Oct 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Oct 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Oct 19 | 12:00PM to 6:00PM |