Payomet Performing Arts Center has a long-standing tradition of uniting the community through the power of music and exceptional performances– and this cool evening under the tent will be no exception.

You're invited to salute another spectacular season with us at our Sweet Summer Soirée on Sunday, August 18– an intimate gathering of Payomet pals and friends, right under our very own tent in North Truro– which will transform into a pop-up blues club of yore. This special evening will be a celebration of summer, filled with the warm ambiance of friends and community.

This soirée promises to be convivial evening featuring locally sourced cocktails, mocktails and apps, including a short intimate performance by acclaimed bluesman Kevin Burt, honoring special guest neuroscientist and author of Still Alice, Lisa Genova, and comic relief provided by comedian and host, Jimmy Tingle. 

If you are unable to attend in person and would like to lend your support, click here to make a tax deductible donation.

When: Sunday, August 18, 5:00-7:00pm*
Where: Payomet Performing Arts Center, under the Music Tent
Tickets: $250/seat – $1,250/high top table of 4 – $3,000/table of 10
*You're also welcome to attend a concert with Kevin Burt at 7:30 following the event

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About Lisa Genova: Neuroscientist and author acclaimed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science, Lisa has captured a special place in contemporary fiction, writing stories that are equally inspired by neurological conditions and our shared human condition. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Still Alice, Left Neglected, Love Anthony, Inside the O'Briens, and Every Note Played.

Her first TED talk, "What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's" has been viewed over eight million times. Her most recent TED talk, "How Memory Works--and Why Forgetting is Totally OK" was the sixth most watched TED talk of 2021. A sought-after speaker/edutainer, she has headlined in speaker series alongside Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Gloria Steinem, Jay Leno, Malala Yousafzai, Bryan Stevenson, and Goldie Hawn.

About Kevin Burt: 2019 Blues Music Award nominee and International Blues Challenge winner in three categories Kevin Burt is a musician (vocals, harmonica, and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation and humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. His voice and presence are powerful. His unique delivery ranges from the sweetest, fullest, juiciest come-on to the most playful growl. Though he performs between 325 and 400 shows a year, he holds nothing back night after night and audiences leave knowing that. Two of Kevin’s primary influences are Bill Withers and Aaron Neville and he has the ability to build a great rapport with the audience with his soul-inspired presentation and natural stage presence.

“Burt is a serious songwriter who knows how to craft music to fit his personality, and no one delivers this brand of music better than he does. … one should have no problem seeing why he took all the top honors at the blues competition – this guy is a real winner.” – Living Blues