
The Friday Drum Circle
A weekly community drum circle where hand drums and percussion build layered rhythms in an open, come and go gathering. Held outdoors in Pritchard Park for participatory, all skill levels jamming and connection.
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Communal, participatory drum circle brings layered hand drums and improvised rhythms to an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd on a Friday evening.

Communal, participatory drum circle brings layered hand drums and improvised rhythms to an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd on a Friday evening.
Communal, participatory drum circle brings layered hand drums and improvised rhythms to an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd on a Friday evening.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Hands-on community drumming lesson led by Larry McDowell, focusing on rhythm fundamentals and group timing. A free, beginner-friendly class geared toward learning basic beats in a welcoming, social setting.

Hands-on community drumming lesson led by Larry McDowell, focusing on rhythm fundamentals and group timing. A free, beginner-friendly class geared toward learning basic beats in a welcoming, social setting.
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Sunlit outdoor summer curiosity market of artisan vendors selling handmade goods, vintage oddities, and local crafts, creating a family friendly community shopping and discovery experience.

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Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

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