Arts, Dining & Entertainment

UU Church welcomes musician Peter Griggs with ‘500 Years of Music’ program

Sunday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Internationally recognized guitarist/composer Peter Griggs will transport the audience through the centuries and around the world without a passport or a time machine, in a concert titled, “500 Years of Music for Guitar.” On Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., Griggs will perform everything from an Irish jig, Spanish flamenco, and Brazilian samba to classical works through the ages (Renaissance through contemporary) along with jazz, blues, and original compositions. The wide-ranging program, hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland, provides something for listeners of all tastes.

Peter Griggs has presented more than 500 solo guitar concerts throughout the USA, Germany, United Kingdom, France, the Low Countries, Scandinavia and eastern Europe at art centers, festivals, museums, churches, jazz clubs and other venues. Some of his recordings will be available at the live performance. He was based for more than 10 years in Dusseldorf, Germany, now resides in Brooklyn, New York, and frequently tours the East Coast of the United States. 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland is located at 117 West St., Rutland. For more information, visit rutlanduu.org or call 802-775-0850. 

Admission is by free-will donation at the door.

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