Native American: Story of the Beat of a Nation & Drum Circle on the Music Yacht

In advance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, join us as we explore how the drum is the heartbeat of a nation. Learn from local leaders how the drum is used in the culture to tell stories, and be led in a drum circle learning how to play many different rhythms in a collective group, while hearing story behind the rhythms.

Notes:

  • Guests are welcome to bring a tasty beverage of their choice in a small cooler. 
  • Cookies, bars and coffee will be served.

Location:

  • Meet at 110 Harriet Island Road, Miller Dock Gate E, St. Paul, MN, 55117.
  • Transportation to the dock is on your own. All events on the Music Yacht stay docked at Harried Island.

If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available.

Explore all Music Yacht Series:

September 9: "How a Hit Record is Recorded" Sit in on a live recording session at the Music Yacht Recording Studio
September 17: Private Tasting & Demo with Chef Brian Ingraham of Hope Breakfast Bar on the Music Yacht
September 23: Private Tasting & Demo with Chef Craig Kaiser of Cry Baby Craig's on the Music YachtSeptember 28: "Frankly Speaking" - Frank Lloyd Wright Architectural History Seminar on the Music YachtOctober 2: Swing Dance Lesson & Swing Into Autumn with Steve Clark and The Working Stiffs on the Music Yacht
October 6: Will Steger Arctic Adventures on the Music Yacht
October 7: Ukulele Group Lesson & Special Concert by Katy Vernon on the Music YachtOctober 9: Native American: Story of the Beat of a Nation & Drum Circle on the Music YachtOctober 17: Mississippi River Songs w/ Robert Robinson and Tim Frantzich on the Music Yacht

Katherine Bodger
Katherine Bodger

Community Education Coordinator

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Questions?

612-668-3000
Katherine.Bodger@mpls.k12.mn.us

Thomas Draskovic
Thomas Draskovic

Instructor

Thomas Draskovic, a citizen of the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota, is an educator, actor, musician, artist and activist. Thomas has worked in the Twin Cities Native community in both schools and nonprofits for over 20 years, and for the past 16 years he’s been at the American Indian Magnet School in East St. Paul as the Lakota Language and Cultural Specialist.

AE-56129-F26-SWT-Drum
Starts Fri, Oct 9th 2026 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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Price: $45.00 Min Age 16 yr.
Instructors:
  • Katherine Bodger
  • Thomas Draskovic
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 6:30 - 9:00 PM Music Yacht
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