The JPT Film & Event Center will host two concerts this December, featuring Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm, and Livingston Taylor on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 pm.
Eileen Ivers and her band will perform a mix of traditional Irish and American Christmas music, including Wren Day songs, poems, and lively roots music. The performance is described as a “tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit and joy of the season.”
Livingston Taylor, known for hits like “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” will treat audiences to a selection of his diverse repertoire, spanning folk, pop, gospel, and jazz. Taylor is known for his engaging stage presence and personal anecdotes, often incorporating classic Gershwin or Broadway tunes into his sets.
Tickets for holiday shows at The JPT Film & Event Center can be purchased online at JanePickens.com or over the phone at 1-800-657-8774.
Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas coming to The JPT on December 14
Livingston Taylor returns to Newport, will perform at The JPT on December 20
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