The Beat Goes On! 2024 New Year's Eve Celebration!

Show Overview

The Beat Goes On!!

New Year's Eve Celebration returns to Montpelier!

coordinated by Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater


We hope you will consider giving what you can, or the minimum suggested donation in support of this fantastic concert and activities
. Sponsorships did not cover the costs incurred to bring this celebration to you! 

A festive celebration of drumming, dancing, music, and theater that's fun for the whole family features artists that have made this community their home for many decades.

Early Afternoon Activities:

12:30pm - Drumming workshop (especially for youth - 30 minutes) in the LNT Lobby  (Only 1 workshop at 1:30pm. Sorry for any inconvenience)
1:30pm - Drumming workshop (especially for youth - 30 minutes) in the LNT Lobby

You must register for these workshops. space is limited. Drop-ins are welcome, but will likely only be able watch/listen not participate.
(Registration HERE)

The Main Event: 

Celebrate with a special performance by Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater at 4pm in the theater.

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 with other drum and dance enthusiasts from the community celebrating New Year’s Eve through dance drumming. Lost Nation Theater artists include Kathleen Keenan, Taryn Noelle, Susan Reid, and Kim Bent among others.

Be prepared for uplifting rhythms and good energy this New Year’s Eve!

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
starting at 12:30pm!

Drumming Workshops Free! (tho Donations deeply appreciated! Register Here)
Concert Celebration: suggested donation of $15. (Get "Tickets" HERE)

Masks are strongly encouraged.

Sadly, the elevator (knocked out of commission by the flood) in our home within Montpelier City Hall will not be able to be replaced in time for the show - but we will be live-streaming for those who aren't able to be with us in person since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access during this emergency situation. Please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org for more details.
A Special Event

Production Team

Program Directors: Kim Bent, Christine Hartmann, Kathleen Keenan, Heather Mensah, Jordan Mensah

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