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Concert: Eric Dickerson, baroque lute

Join us for an afternoon of music composed or arranged for the Baroque lute on Sunday, January 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. The "Pleasure of Your Company" concert series presents lutist Eric Dickerson performing works by Sylvius Leopold Weiss and Johann Sebastian Bach plus other composers. Eric Dickerson holds a Master's Degree in Music Performance from San Diego State University. With over 20 years of musical experience, he has committed himself to preserving the art of Historical Performance Practice, performing Early Music on historical lutes, guitars and mandolin. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks are recommended but not required at this time. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. Overflow parking is available on Meanley Drive off Scripps Ranch Blvd., from which the library can be easily accessed via a paved walkway. It should be noted that due to a parking lot expansion project, onsite parking is currently somewhat limited. Visit www.srfol.org or call (858) 538-8158 for information.

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