Mark your calendar, bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the show!
1:00
Crocodile River Music’s dance classes are fully interactive and inclusive. Participants will learn and practice steps from traditional West African dances, while dancing to live musical accompaniment provided by members of the CRM team. This high-energy experience is engaging and educational for people of all ages, backgrounds and capabilities
2:30 pm
Lion Dancing is a cherished cultural heritage that embodies the belief in expressing good luck and fortune during special occasions and festivals. The Imperial Lion Dance Team, based in Worcester, Mass, is a professional lion dance team renowned for its mastery of the Hok San Lion Dance Style. Committed to excellence and prestige, they proudly hold the titles of One-Time National Champions, One-Time National Runner-Up, and Four-Time New England Regional Champions.
https://imperialliondance.com/
3:30- 5:00 pm
The Pete Levesque Group strives to continue time-honored traditions while creating new music in the creative process. The music, while deeply rooted in the past, seeks to move forward with original compositions as well as songs from many diverse musical styles. Pete has been an in-demand saxophonist and recording artist in the Boston area for three decades. He has performed with Randy Brecker, the 10,000 Maniacs, George Garzone, and Frankie Valli, among others.
The Pete Levesque Group
Westborough Community Chorus
11:00 pm
The Westborough Community Chorus is a non-auditioned singing group in Boston's Metrowest region. Their goals are to provide personal and community musical enjoyment and to support local students through music lesson scholarships. A smaller group of a few members will perform at 11:00.
https://www.westborocommunitychorus.com/
Crocodile River Music Workshop
2:00 pm
African rhythms, history, and culture merge into an experience of movement, exploration, and joy. Internationally recognized, the group consists of members from Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and the US. Crocodile River Music’s mission is to connect audiences with African artists and cultures through performance and education. They are a diverse group of people committed to presenting African art, music, and culture to audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and capabilities.
crocodilerivermusic.com
Imperial Lion Dance Team
Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli with Anelise
12:00-1:00 pm
Find yourself enchanted as this favorite local family band shares their soul-stirring songs wrapped in heavenly harmony. Award-winning songwriters, Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli, along with their radiant and talented daughter, Anelise, will delight you with nostalgia as they share your favorite hits from the 70's with style, skill and JOY. This Inclusion-loving family will lift your spirits with a soulful, harmonious experience you won't soon forget!