Performers

Natalie Knourenko began playing the harp at the age of six. She honed her skills at the renowned Gnesin's School in Moscow, Russia, where she also studied piano. Continuing her education in music performance, Natalie attended both Gnesin's Music Academy in Moscow and the Rubin Music Academy at Tel Aviv University.

During her time in Israel, she played in several orchestras in Tel Aviv and Raanana. With over 20 years of experience teaching harp and piano, Natalie is currently dedicated to nurturing aspiring musicians. She now resides in Lexington, MA.

IDEAS, NOT THEORIES is a theatrical percussion company for unconventional percussion instruments that offers several programs featuring Reynaliz Herrera's original music for bicycles and other unconventional instruments. One of the programs, "Ideas, Not Theories- Full Staged Show" features original music which explores the use of unconventional instruments such as: bicycles, tap and body percussion, water, brushes, as well as traditional percussion instruments such as marimbas and drums, where the musical works are linked together through a story line, physical theater and comedy, and original characters making the complete performance a unique, quirky and creative artistic experience.

An All-Arlington, good-time, classic rock and blues band, featuring Ryan Barrett, Bill Jaeger, Ben Moynihan, Andy Pockrose, and Jeff Pyle."

Counselors In Training at the MCA summer camp split their time between making art and learning about leadership and group dynamics.  This year they created some public sculptures which are in each park for the Bikeway Block party.  The Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) provides 11 weeks of school vacation camp, as well as year long arts education and exploration in music, dance, and the visual arts - such as ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing, and more.  

Visit munroecenter.org for more information!

Counselors In Training at the MCA summer camp split their time between making art and learning about leadership and group dynamics.  This year they created some public sculptures which are in each park for the Bikeway Block party.  The Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) provides 11 weeks of school vacation camp, as well as year long arts education and exploration in music, dance, and the visual arts - such as ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing, and more. 

 Visit munroecenter.org for more information!

Counselors In Training at the MCA summer camp split their time between making art and learning about leadership and group dynamics.  This year they created some public sculptures which are in each park for the Bikeway Block party.  The Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) provides 11 weeks of school vacation camp, as well as year long arts education and exploration in music, dance, and the visual arts - such as ceramics, printmaking, painting, drawing, and more.  

Visit https://munroecenter.org for more information!

Arts Arlington invites you to bling your bike. Give your bike a colorful facelift with tassels, handlebar flower vase, much more bling.

Arts Arlington is part of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture which serves as the umbrella organization for all town-related arts and culture activities. The Commission consists of a core committee and four main standing subcommittees: Marketing and Evaluation, Grant Making, Fundraising and Resource Development, and Community Engagement (formerly Public Art and Programs and Festivals). The Commission's responsibilities include actively promoting and advocating for arts and culture, managing the Arlington Cultural District, seeking and distributing arts-related grants and supporting a robust public art program for the Town.

Stop by our table filled with nice round river pebbles and paint pens for a playful time creating a kindness rock, a colorful paperweight, or something fun for the garden fairies.  This activity is led by Munroe Center for the Arts volunteers.  Someone will also be on hand to answer questions about the MCA community arts center, fall classes, the upcoming construction.

Brought to you by the Munroe Center for the Arts.

Stop by our table filled with pipe cleaners for a playful time - make a bicycle, or a butterfly, or a ring, or whatever your imagination wants to create!  This activity is led by Munroe Center for the Arts volunteers.  Someone will also be on hand to answer questions about the MCA community arts center, fall classes, the upcoming construction.

Brought to you by the Munroe Center for the Arts

Stop by Bow Street Park to not only enjoy a sculpture created from bicycle wheels, but help to create it!    Several wheels have been woven by CITs at MCA summer camp, and many more are ready for some community weaving done with strips of fabric created from old t-shirts.  This activity is led by Munroe Center for the Arts volunteers.  Someone will also be on hand to answer questions about the MCA community arts center, fall classes, the upcoming construction.

Brought to you by the Munroe Center for the Arts.

" Blues Deluxe "
... is a highly entertaining and dynamic 7 piece  Rock and Blues band led by  Powers Faculty member Jim Doran.

The band has over 100 songs in its repertoire ,covering tunes from the 50s to the present .,   Performing  tunes by Elvis, The Beatles , Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, and Tom Petty , the band guarantees, a fun time for everybody!

Band-members :

• Jim Doran -Band Director ( guitar/ lead vocals)

• Garrett Nagle- lead guitar/vocals

• Matt Thenin- lead vocalist/ harmonica

• Savannah Saint- bass guitar /vocals

• Alan Green- keyboards

• Denis Fullerton -Drums / vocals

• Steve Fisher - lead guitar.

Yoga and Tai Chi Demonstration and group lesson for all ages. Body & Brain offers a holistic approach that combines multiple eastern disciplines. A unique blend of qigong, tai chi, and meditation designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, making their practices accessible and adaptable to individuals of all Fitness levels.

Experience a Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines exhilarating choreography and calorie-burning workouts with upbeat music from around the world. All levels welcome.

Boston Modular and Synth is a 700+ person group that organizes Meetup events and performances on a montdhly basis. Operating since 2015, we bring together new and experienced electronic music performers in a welcoming, accessible and supportive atmosphere appropriate for all ages. We are proudly DIY and dedicated to bringing together everyone in the New England area who is interested in performing electronic music, without discrimination. 

Contact: bostonmodular@gmail.com

• NotAHedgehog - innovative electronic dreams
  https://www.youtube.com/@imnotahedgehog
  https://notahedgehog.bandcamp.com/

• Wizard Peter - experimental electronic music meets vaudeville showmanship
  wizardpeter.com
  https://youtube.com/@wizardpeter

• Lomotor - classic electronica of today
  https://lomotor.net/
  https://www.instagram.com/lomotormusic/

• Doomsdroid - - Crunchy bass, classic keys and synths mix with a
  droid and its soul
  https://www.instagram.com/doomsdroid

• -Metal Tiger - hip-hop inflected electronic bass music
  https://metaltiger.net https://www.facebook.com/metaltigermusic/

The Dixie Butterhounds are an old time string band in the Boston area for more than 30 years.  We feature the twin Fiddle sound reminiscent of the old Skillet Lickers, hillbilly music of 100 years ago. Lots of fun songs, harmonies, and tunes that are guaranteed to get your foot tapping.

For the bikeway Block party, we will be joined by the fabulous cellist Bethany Weiman.

Mystic Open Studio invites everyone to experience the pulse of community through a celebration of rhythm! Dive into the dynamic world of West African-inspired beats as drummers and students showcase polyrhythms on traditional Djembe drums, then jump into a vibrant freeform jam where anyone can join. A variety of loaner drums, shakers, bells, and hand percussion instruments will be available. All skill levels are welcome to join in the music and play along in a joyful rhythm circle.

Alan Tauber is a gifted percussionist, musician, facilitator and educator who has spent over 40 years sharing his passion for drumming and healing with the worldwide community. In 1990 he established DrumConnection, New England's largest hand drumming school located near Boston in Arlington, Massachusetts.

His drumming career got its start when he asked for drum lessons at the age of 4 years. Since then, Alan has been the drummer for a long list of New England bands, orchestras, etc. He has performed at venues across the US, Canada and the World for over 55 years!

Alan has taught West African, American, Haitian, and Cuban percussion to hundreds of thousands of students. Over the years Alan has specialized in the West African music of the Djembe and Doundoun (dunu) drums, studying and performing with Master Drummers such as Mamady Keita, Ibrahima Camara, M'Bemba Bangoura, Babatunde Olatunji, Nansady Keita, Billy Konaté, Solo Keita, Mamady WADABA Kourouma, Bolokada Condé, Koungbanan Conde and countless others.

Audrey Diallo brings her expertise as a drum circle facilitator, drawing upon years of immersion in the rich musical traditions of Guinea, Mali, and Senegal, West Africa. Guided by the wisdom of legendary djembe masters and steeped in the time-honored teachings of the griots, Audrey creates inclusive spaces for rhythm and connection. She leads weekly classes, dynamic workshops, and therapeutic drum circles throughout Greater Boston, inspiring participants to discover the transformative power of collective drumming.

Marina Strauss is a visual artist from Argentina, an expressive arts therapist and a drumming student. She is a believer that the arts can be healing and help build resilience and community."

Ellery Klein is a fiddler, teacher and safe streets advocate based in Medford, MA. She performs with the Irish groups Fódhla and The Bow Tides, teaches in Medford and Belmont, and runs a monthly learners' Irish music session on third Thursdays in Belmont. She would love to give you tips on how to carry an instrument on your bicycle!

She'll be playing with a few friends and students at the Depot, as well as anyone else that wants to ride by to play some fiddle tunes!

Fly By Brass Band is a 10-15 piece brass ensemble hailing from the greater Boston Area who enjoys playing interesting and approachable music. Born of the local community HONK! Festival scene we focus on bringing live horn harmonies to the people.

Our tastes are eclectic, performing everything from second-line inspired jazz to upbeat rock. The main theme is: "Does this make us feel good and would it delight others?"

The Grüvmeiners are a local brass band that brings exuberant arrangements of rock and pop tunes we all know and love. We resemble a German Oompah Band but know how to rock out on tünes you might have put on your 80’s mix tapes (remember those?!)

Süsan Dorson (alto sax)

Matt “Tüba” Dorson (tuba)

Goody (drums)

Shady (accordion)

(Brian) Tracey (trombone)

Doüg Yoüng (alto sax)

Kent Würst (trumpet)

Sarah Hüber (trumpet)

Outdoor vinyasa yoga with LPY is a dynamic and invigorating practice that harmonizes breath with movement all outside at our towns Emory Park (right outside 13 Depot St). Practiced in the open air, it offers a unique blend of physical exercise and connection with nature, enhancing the overall experience of yoga.

Led by an experienced instructor, outdoor vinyasa yoga often begins with grounding exercises. The sequence then flows through a series of fluid postures (asanas) that are synchronized with deep inhales and exhales. This rhythmic flow not only builds strength, flexibility, and balance but also cultivates a meditative state, encouraging practitioners to be fully present in each movement and breath. This class will be accessible for all levels; from beginner to seasoned studio yogi!

At Lynn and Jen's Dance Studio, we offer a vibrant and inclusive space where dancers of all ages and skill levels can explore their passion for movement.  Conveniently located in Arlington, Massachusetts, we specialize in a wide variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop.

We provide students with a strong technical foundation to explore their interest in dance. Our classes are fun and exciting, yet structured, with each student  receiving individual attention and encouragement.  The 10 month season culminates with a beautiful recital that demonstrates what your child and the other students have learned and will provide them with an experience they will treasure.

Cow and Mouse are old enough to help with planting day. Cow plants hay, his favorite food; Mouse plants cheese.  With the help of audience members, rain is plentiful. The soil is rich. Why won’t the cheese grow? Only Cousin Rat seems to know.

This interactive story was developed at Lexington Community Farm with advice from the education staff and some wise children. Margaret Moody and Pam Shanley operate puppets; Peter Lehman plays beautiful tunes to accompany the action. Everyone helps harvest at the end of the story.

Best for ages 3 to 8.

ABOUT US:

Margaret Moody loves stories and using puppets to act them out. She studied traditional Bu Dai Xi puppetry in Taiwan and uses the acrobatic style in most of her shows. Developing "Growing Things" with Pam and Peter has been lighthearted and fun. https://margaretmoodypuppets.com/

Pam Shanley is a painter and printmaker, skills she uses in creating sets for the Deborah Able Dance Company. After many years making and teaching how to make puppets she is delighted to perform as a puppeteer. Pam is also operations Director for the Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington Open Studios. https://www.pamshanley.com/

Peter Lehman's musical background began with the performance of early music on the lute, mandolin, and guitar. But today he draws on wonderfully diverse sources. You might hear an ancient ballad or fiddle tune, followed by a soulful jazz interpretation. It is a unique approach blending old and new in a style all his own.

Mas de 25 Años de experiencia amenizamos Bodas,Cumpleaños, Aniversarios, fiesta de fin de Año.

So, what happens when a Vincy 🇻🇨, Lucian 🇱🇨 and Bajan 🇧🇧 meet at a bar?… Well this east coast based collective is championing the sound of the Caribbean diaspora. Roots Alley is dedicated to preserving their roots and pushing the culture forward. Fresh off the heels of being nominated for “Best Reggae artist/band” by the Boston Music Awards, and their latest release “Lifted” and “Wabash Riddim”
RAC is ensuring us one groovy summer. Since getting started in 2018, this collective has had the pleasure of working with artists like Luciano, Marlon Asher, Lutan Fyah,Richie Spice, Jahriffe, and Glenn Washington to name a few.

Lynn Noel is based in Waltham and has performed at maritime festivals in New England, the Great Lakes, the Pacific Northwest, California, the UK, and the Baltic. Her clear, powerful voice is well suited to "real head-back-and-let-fly sea chanteys" (Mystic Seaport) and she offers a suite of special programs on women and the sea. Building on the 2024 centennial tour for Roll and Go, she is currently planning for Australia in 2025. Lynn is also a regional arts organizer as Program Chair of the New England Folk Festival and the founder of the Boston Area Chantey and Maritime Sing.

Fitness that’s FUN! SHiNE Dance Fitness™ brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all-abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Each class includes the perfect balance of high cardio and toning to ensure you receive a full-body workout with real results. SHiNE is a mood-lifting experience that leaves you feeling capable, confident, and connected to a supportive community. SHiNE is offered for drop in classes 6x a week at LPY Lexington and Woburn studios.

We will have 4 SHiNE instructors present - Ally Cohen, Julie Fuhrer, Kristin Dean and Crystal Mendoza-Lopez. All are certified SHiNE instructors and teach at LPY (and other places).

The Ballet Academy teaches classical Cecchetti method ballet technique, providing you, or your child, the foundation for a career in ballet or the related fields of modern dance, dance therapy, dance notation, dance criticism, dance administration, teaching, choreography and self-expression.

The Dance Inn, founded in 1983, offers dance programs for preschoolers through adults. Classes are available for recreational dancers and pre-professional students in disciplines such as tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and modern.

Originally created by Andrew Gravel (vocals, guitar), The Gravel Project is an all star band of Boston music veterans including brother, Jordan Gravel (organ, keys), Dave Fox (drums), and Eguie Castrillo (percussion). The Gravel Project’s live show blends rock, world music and jazz with power and soul. Carrying the tradition of 70’s blues and psychedelic rock music, The Gravel Project embodies the spirit of Santana combined with the classic raw energy and moving songwriting of The Allman Brothers and Tedeschi Trucks Band. With three studio albums, a live album and countless past performances, the future is bright for Boston’s The Gravel Project, and as the title of their 2022 studio album suggests, there are “Many Miles Ahead.”

Keith Herndon will lead a gentle yoga class full of flow, breath, stretch, and range of movement to harmonize mind and body through connection to the present moment and inner attention. The class will last for 1 hour and will end with deep relaxation and release. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Bring your yoga mat, a water bottle, sun protection, and get ready for a blissful flow! Keith leads yoga classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Lexington Community Center.