Less Plastic, More Fantastic: Shows Make Great Gifts!
This year, give experiences instead of “stuff.” Plan a night with friends and family, eat a delicious meal, and take in a show. Our masterful curators have cooked up some great events for 2020 and there’s something for everyone! If you’re not sure what someone might want to go to, you can also give a membership (check out our Be One Give One offer) or a gift certificate.
Here’s a little gift guide for you:
For the history buffs, David Blight with his Pulitzer Prize winner Frederick Douglass ought to check some boxes. In addition to collecting a ton of awards, this book features new documents of Douglass’s that few historians have laid eyes on! The famous abolitionist spoke on site of The Music Hall—twice!—and remains one of the most influential people in our history.
For the family member gifting DNA kits, Dani Shapiro will take our stage with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk with her New York Times bestselling memoir, Inheritance. Dani whimsically took a genealogy test, only to discover the staggering story that her father wasn’t her biological father. Dr. van der Kolk is the bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score and one of the leading experts on trauma.
For budding and established musicians alike, the Grammy-nominated Richard Thompson returns with his jaw-dropping guitar playing and evocative songwriting. Don’t miss one of the greats!
For fans of State Radio, Dispatch, and Ben Harper, win all the points with tickets to Citizen Cope. With fresh material, his first album in 7 years, this will be a healthy dose of beautiful urban/folk. I know I’ll be there!
For those love brass and funk, you celebrate Mardi Gras together at Galactic! The renown New Orleans-based band delivers some seriously great vibes and cannot be defined by just one type of music. Their new album is all-encompassing and universal—come dance with us!
For those who worry, “Don’t Worry Be Happy”’s creator Bobby McFerrin invites you to sing along and rock out to some out-of-this-world music! Ten Grammy Awards ain’t bad either!
For the yacht rockers, Bruce Hornsby brings his diverse, collaborative, and adventurous tunes to the Historic Theater with friends, yMusic. This show will be entertaining and fun for all!