Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater's New Year's Eve Celebration for Montpelier - is a daylong, citywide, festival of music, performance, and fun family activities showcasing the character of our beloved and beleaguered City by featuring artists that have made this community their home for many decades.

The party starts at noon and ends around 8pm! Masks are recommended, but optional.
And it's Free for the community! (Tho' Donations are gratefully accepted!)
Advance registration for events at LNT is available: https://lostnationtheater.org/new-years-eve-the-beat-goes-on.html or www.lostnationtheater.org
You can also reach LNT by phone: 802-229-0492. email: info@lostnationtheater.org

The Beat Goes On! Is sponsored in part by a grant from Montpelier Alive, and support from National Life Group & 802 Cars.

The fun packed afternoon of activities includes a free animated movie at the Savoy, crafts & stories at Kellogg Hubbard Library, and a youth drumming workshop in the LNT Lobby. Oh! And an Hot Chocolate Stand outside in City Hall Plaza.

In the spotlight (at Christ Church and the Unitarian Church) will be favorite local musicians Karl Miller & Sweet Messenger, Art Zorn & Denise Ricker, The Steppes and The Sara Grace Band sharing uplifting, diverse, and toe-tapping tunes.

In the evening - celebrate with Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater showcasing drumming, dancing, cabaret, song & storytelling. For this special performance, Shidaa Dance and Drum Troupe will introduce its special guest dancer and choreographer, Samuel Maama Marquaye from Ghana, supported by our own Artistic Director Jordan Mensah. Also showcased are: locally acclaimed Guinean balafonist Ousmane Camara (based in Warren); master drummer Seny Daffe (of Jeh Kulu); Stuart Paton (from Burlington Taiko), and other drum and dance enthusiasts from the community. Featured Lost Nation Theater artists include Kim Bent, Kathleen Keenan, Susan Reid, and Shanda Williams.

May 24, 2024, 7 to 9 PM

May 25, 2024, 9 AM to 2 PM

May 25, 2024, 1 to 3 PM