Pendragon and the Blackstone River Theatre's Heritage Arts Studio continues to share its RI State Council on the Arts "American Masterpiece," Ryan's Mammoth Collection 1050 reels and jigs...and how to play them.
Conceived in response to a National Endowment for the Arts national initiative, Pendragon's work centers on the performance of tunes from the collection published by Elias Howe in 1883, in order to raise audience awareness of this national treasure of old time New England and American dance tunes and dance traditions. Though William Bradbury was in Boston band leader, Elias Howe born in 1820 in Massachusetts, spent some of his time making his living in Providence, Rhode Island before establishing himself in Worcester...another Blackstone Valley entrepreneur, but with a traditional twist!
Pendragon will play tunes from the Ryan's Collection, perform songs from the era of the clog and strathspey, and feature the stunning steps of their celebrated dancer and percussionist Kevin Doyle. Bring your knitting or other needlework and learn about the Slater Mill Community Guild Studios' upcoming knitting and crochet design contest, inspired by the rich heritage of the Ryan's Mammoth Collection and the music of Pendragon.
Concert: 5-7PM
Jencks Education Center, Slater Mill, Pawtucket, RI
Tickets: $20 each and available at the door.