Williamstown —
Summer Sundays is a summer festival organized and supported by the Williamstown Cultural District. It brings artists, performers and family activity to Spring St. and adjoining Walden St. Rain or Shine! Come see local dance, listen to local musicians, meet artists and see their creations, and participate in family activities. Vendor booths and more will be on site. Sunday, July 17th from 2 to 5 p.m.
Summer Highlights Include:
1) Artist Jared Gelormino creating a sculpture onsite, using found objects, original ceramic pieces, paint and foam. At 4:30 p.m., he will present a “talk back” for any curious onlookers. This Artist-in-Action activity is funded through the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshires.
2) Amrita Lash Pottery, selling handmade ceramic mugs and serving bowls
3) Mandolinist Jean Imelda, playing a solo show of Brazilian choro, a joyful and sophisticated musical genre from the late 19th/20th centuries.
4) Hand-printed t-shirts and original artwork by artist Gloria Calderon Saenz. Other artists featured are painters, photographers, woodworkers and more.
5) A studio visit of works by artists Alyssa Sakina Mumtaz and Murad Mumtaz in Studio B, above the Printshop Williamstown.
6) New Europe Books publisher presenting recent titles
7) For families: Decorate a frame in the studio at the Printshop Williamstown, or enjoy a Tinkergarden activity right next to Lickety-Split ice-cream.
Listen to traditional Quebecois & New England fiddle tunes by Duo Eamon
9) Receive a Reiki-infused energy healing and oracle readings
10) Berkshire Dance Theater performances at 3 and 4 p.m., next to Spoon Cafe
11) Jazz standards and other piano and vocal music by Jimmy Bergen and friends
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/williamstownculturaldistrict
