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Ignite the D.R.U.M.

A Hands-On Global Percussion Workshop

2019-06-22 14:00:00 2019-06-22 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Ignite the D.R.U.M. Discover your hidden talents by exploring the music and rhythm of the global community with Harold Akyeampong. James I. Gibson Library - Program Room

Saturday, June 22
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-22 14:00:00 2019-06-22 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Ignite the D.R.U.M. Discover your hidden talents by exploring the music and rhythm of the global community with Harold Akyeampong. James I. Gibson Library - Program Room

Discover your hidden talents by exploring the music and rhythm of the global community with Harold Akyeampong.

Harold Akyeampong, originally from Ghana, West Africa, is the President of the Ghana chapter of the world-famous music service organization, Percussive Arts Society, and co-founder of the International Center for African Culture and Arts (ICACA)-Ghana. An experienced African performing arts specialist, Harold is the founder and artistic director of the IGNITE the D.R.U.M-Las Vegas, a new rhythm training and performing experience that is elevating the Southern Nevada Arts scene to a new level.

This project is funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Part of Around the World at Henderson Libraries, a celebration of countries and culture.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

James I. Gibson Library

clkingsley@hendersonlibraries.com
Phone: (702) 707-2665
Branch manager
Candace Kingsley

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 12:00PM to 7:00PM
(Opening late due to all-staff meeting)
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 Closed

About the branch

Gibson Library is located in the Lake Mead Crossings Center on W. Lake Mead Pkwy. and S. Water St. This location features a drive-thru window, a computer lab, and study rooms.

Upcoming events

Thu, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room