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Arts & Entertainment

Third Annual Solar-Powered Local Music Tribal Summit

The Sanctuary will be hosting its third annual solar-powered music festival on Saturday, September 8th. The Local Music Tribal Summit 2012 will feature 11 local bands plus a gaggle of events for guests all ages. 

The day will begin with a community music open mic and breakfast from 11 AM to 12:30 noon. Any one interested in being on the list should email the Sanctuary at info@oursanctuary.org. Musical performances will continue through the afternoon into the evening and include Desert Rain Trio, String Band, Mason Lucas, Hannah’s Field, Jen Taylor, Bokum Road, Say What, Womb of the Desert Sun, Cosmos Sunshine, Dizzy River Band as well as a spoken word performance by Sympetalous. The evening will conclude with a dance party with live soul R&B music by the Exit 6 Band. 

This celebration of local musical culture offers a distinctively beautiful and meditative space for music to be performed, listened to and enjoyed with focus and heart. In addition to the music, the Summit will feature holistic lifestyles vendors, food, hooping, red tent, drumming, picnicking, and a family-friendly and intergenerational vibe. 

All proceeds to benefit the Sanctuary 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Running on donations from events such as the Local Tribal Music Summit, the Sanctuary is chartered as a community resource to promote environmental education, community development and personal transformation.

Tickets and parking are limited! To reserve tickets, visit www.oursanctuary.org to purchase your tickets online or call the Sanctuary at 860.319.1134 to reserve. 

Performance Schedule

11 am – 12:20 Community Music Open Mic Breakfast
12:30 – 1:15 Say What
1:30 – 2:15 Dizzy River Band
2:30 – 3:15 Hannah’s Field
3:30 – 4:00 Womb of the Desert Sun 
4:15 – 5:00 Jen Taylor
5:15 – 6:00 Bokum Road
6:15 – 7:00 String Band
7:15 – 8:00 Desert Rain Trio
8:15 – 9:00 Mason Lucas
9:15 – 10:00 Cosmos Sunshine
10:15 – 11:00 Exit 6 Band Dance Party

Date: Saturday, September 8th
Times: 11 AM – 11 PM
Weather: Rain or Shine
Ages: All Ages Welcome
Location: At the Sanctuary, 59 Bogel Road, East Haddam
General Admission: $25
Students & Seniors: $15
Kids 12 + under: Free

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