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Two big Latchis live events shifted to April

Friday, January 28, 2022 — Issue 648

BRATTLEBORO — Due to the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, two big events at the Latchis Theatre have been postponed to April.

The 18th (Almost) Annual Collegiate A Capella Concert to benefit the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center will be held on Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit bit.ly/648-acapella or call 802-257-0124, ext. 101.

The Livingston Taylor concert will be Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. Taylor still plans to offer a master class as a fundraiser for Latchis Arts on Saturday, April 30. Details will be announced at a later date.

Tickets already purchased for Livingston Taylor will be honored on the new date. For other arrangements or to purchase tickets for the show on the new date, visit bit.ly/648-taylor.

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