03/29/2025
Millbrook Library
3 Friendly Lane
12545
Millbrook, N.Y.
United States
The Lustre Kings at Millbrook Library

The Lustre Kings at Millbrook Library

4:30 p.m. reception, 5 to 6:30 p.m. concert.

The Lustre Kings bring their rockabilly sound to the Millbrook Arts Group Winter Concert Series. Free and open to the public. RSVP requested at millbrooklibrary.org.

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