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Middlebury College professor William Nash traces how music has shaped, and been shaped by, American social and political life
On Sunday, September 27 at 2pm, Middlebury College professor William Nash gives a talk at Town Hall Theater on the relationship between music and social power in American life. Nash has taught American Studies and English at Middlebury since 1995, and his scholarship covers Black literature, enslavement and abolitionism, and contemporary Black culture.
Nash draws on that background to look at how music reflects, challenges, and transforms American society, and connects those ideas to ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Free, with an option to pay-what-you-can at registration. Proceeds support Opera Company of Middlebury. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.
Part of the Music in Troubled Times Festival, September 23 through October 4, 2026 at Town Hall Theater.
Full festival schedule: https://www.ocmvermont.org/fall2026
Phone: (802) 382-9222
Email: tickets@townhalltheater.org
LOCATION
PARKING INFO
Town Hall Theater is a red brick building with a prominent bell tower, situated in the heart of Middlebury, facing the town green.
Evening & Weekend Events:
These lots are ONLY available after 5pm M-F and on the weekends.
Parking Lot 1:
Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear right past the theater onto South Pleasant Street. The lot will be on your left.
Location: Langrock, Sperry & Wool on 111 South Pleasant Street.
Parking Lot 2:
Directions: Continue on South Pleasant Street past Parking Lot 1.
Location: The lot is on your left at Conley & Foote, located at 135 South Pleasant Street.
Parking Lot 3:
Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear left at the Soldiers Monument and continue straight onto Route 7 south. At the light at the top of the hill, turn right to continue on Route 7 south. Immediately turn right
Location: Painter House parking lot, located at 2 Court Street (Route 7 south).
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Weekday Events (Monday-Friday):
For events taking place during regular business hours, please consult the following town parking map.
