National Sawdust 5.5

National Sawdust's (NS) mission is to build new audiences for classical and new music by providing outstanding resources and programmatic support to both emerging and established artists and composers. NS' programming is centered on discovery within music: we introduce audiences to new artists and styles, and we introduce artists to new audiences. We also provide artists the space, time, and resources they need to create new work.

NS is both a state-of-the-art performance venue and a recording studio, housed within a preserved century-old sawdust factory. The building - which has won multiple architecture awards - is also home to Rider, a two-story bistro and bar led by James Beard Award-winning chef Patrick Connolly. Rider completes the audience experience by offering an exceptional menu of food and drink during performances.