BRATTLEBORO-Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St., hosts a solar eclipse celebration with Thistle on Monday, April 8. All ages are welcome and eclipse-viewing glasses will be provided.
Arrive at the front entrance of Epsilon Spires at 2 p.m. to receive your Solar Eclipse Glasses. Partake in some celestial-inspired refreshments, and then wander around downtown Brattleboro to enjoy viewing the partial Eclipse which begins at 2:14 p.m., peaks at 3:38 p.m., and ends at 4:37 p.m. Then return to Epsilon Spires at 5:30 p.m. for the concert.
According to organizers, Thistle is "an enchanting chamber folk trio performing on harp, cello, and voice," described as "angelic and ethereal, with music that draws influence from jazz, western classical and South Indian classical." Lyrics are inspired by fairy tales, poetry, and literature.
"Evoking mystery, and wonder," organizers say, this music is meant to be heard by candlelight anywhere there is beauty - in a garden, historic church, or cemetery, serving as an access point to the spiritual world which can be experienced through different states of mind."
Thistle's recent release, Mysterious Star: A Tribute to Poe, features unique songs crafted from Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems.
The revolving cast of classically trained musicians is led by composer Thistle Jamison, who toured in the 1990s as a member of cello-rock band Rasputina, and took drum lessons with Sara Landau of Bikini Kill and The Julie Ruin.
For more information, visit bit.ly/759-thistle.
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