“Rags, Blues, and All That Jazz!” Concert and Lecture
Pianist, educator and author Dr. Peter Muir presents “Rags, Blues, and All That Jazz!” on October 8th at 3pm at the Studio Around the Corner 67 Main Street, Brewster, NY. Dr. Muir is an internationally recognized scholar of American vernacular music. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Muir is the author of “Long Lost Blues”, which explores the emergence of blues before 1920. He has given concerts in Great Britain, Europe, Hong Kong and Australia in addition to the United States.
The event is an exploration of the three styles of American music tracing their emergence, development and interrelationships between 1890-1930. The concert will combine virtuosity and musicality in equal measure and held together by a compelling narrative. For more about Peter Muir visit http://petermuir.com/
Tickets are $20. For more information or to make reservations, visit the Cultural Arts Coalition at www.CulturalArtsCo.com,info@CulturalArtsCo.com or 845.363.8330.
About The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition
The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining cultural arts within the Town of Southeast and its surrounding region. TOSCAC was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in August 2010 with the purpose, as detailed in the incorporation papers, “… to promote and raise funds for the development and effective management of affordable, accessible performance space that will provide citizens of the Town of Southeast opportunities to participate in and appreciate cultural arts, including lectures, theater, dance, film, music, visual arts, and inclusive community events.” Our current focus is the renovation of the Southeast Old Town Hall, a historic landmark within the Village of Brewster and a perfect venue to serve as a cultural hub. The Old Town Hall has been described as a “Jewel in the Center of Brewster” and its renovation will help foster the revitalization of downtown Brewster.
Cultural Arts Coalition and Studio Around the Corner
67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY 10509
