Mil’s Trills thrills

Come and listen to the fantabulous Mil’s Trills at the Gerritsen Beach Library on Aug. 21.

Children are treated to a special concert by Amelia Robinson, of Mil’s Trills, sharing her unique brand of rock and roll on her electric ukulele. Her rocking band will take everyone on an expedition of music from around the world, including urban funk, blues, honkey tonk, calypso and more. And as a special treat she will offer a sneak peak of new numbers from her upcoming album “Now That We’re Friends,” with titles including “Say Hey,” and “Everybody’s Got a Buddy.”

Mil’s Trills, Aug. 21 at 2 pm. Free.

Gerritsen Beach Public Library [2808 Gerritsen Ave. between Bartlett Place and Gotham Avenue in Gerrtitsen Beach; (718) 368–1435; www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org]

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