Musical games and family fun with Jeff Warner on Aug. 2

NEW HAMPTON — Singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground-all "traditional" in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth-will be seen, heard and learned. We will revisit 1850 or 1910 in a New England town, with families gathered around the kitchen hearth, participating in timeless, hearty entertainment: a glimpse into how America amused itself before electricity. This program is recommended for adults and children ages 6 and above.

Jeff Warner is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. Warner grew up listening to the songs and stories of his father, Frank Warner, and the traditional singers his parents met during their folksong collecting trips through rural America. He accompanied his parents on their later field trips and is the editor of his mother’s book, "Traditional American Folk Songs: From the Anne and Frank Warner Collection."

Warner has toured nationally for the Smithsonian Institution. He has presented for many other institutions including his beloved programs for NH Humanities and as an artist for the New Hampshire Council on the Arts, a former Arts Council Fellow, and earned a 2013 Performing Arts Honorable Mention. 

The beautiful and unique Historic Dana Meetinghouse in New Hampton welcomes all to gather as has been customary since its inception in 1800 to share togetherness. This event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This is a free event thanks to NH Humanities grant funding.

For more information, contact info@danameetinghouse.org or visit danameetinghouse.org/event/jeff-warners-music-in-my-pockets-presentation.