Next Stage Arts present comedy, outdoor concert
Gordon Clark and his Vermont Comedy All-Stars return to Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, on Friday, September 25, at 7:30 pm, for an evening of stand-up comedy featuring Chris Dolan, Tim Lovett, Toni Nagy, and Kane Thomley. Doors open at 6:45 pm.
Clark, the show’s producer and host, is the director of the nonprofit Vermont Comedy All Stars, which creates stand-up comedy specials throughout Vermont.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets and more information go to nextstagearts.org.
Then, on Saturday, September 26, Next Stage Arts’ Bandwagon Summer Series concludes with Kotoko Brass at Putney Inn Field, 57 Putney Landing Road. The all-ages outdoor concert begins at 3:00 pm; gates open at 2.
Kotoko Brass blends the intricate rhythms of Central Ghanaian drumming with Caribbean bass and keys and New Orleans-style horns. Formed by brothers Ben and Brian Paulding, Kotoko Brass brings together percussionists Attah Poku and Kwame Ofori with a rhythm and horn section.
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor performance series that runs from June through September, featuring music, puppetry, and circus arts at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Putney, Brattleboro, and Bellows Falls.
Tickets are $24 in advance or $28 at the gate; children under 12 are admitted free. Food will be available from Saffron Restaurant, along with onsite refreshments and a bar. Audience members are encouraged to bring a picnic, blanket or folding chair. A dedicated play area will be available for children. For tickets and more information go to nextstagearts.org.
