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Music Center Birthday Bash
An afternoon of performances, arts activities, and family fun with Inez Barlatier and Justin Roberts & Kattam and his Tam-Tams. Festivities begin at 11am. Celebrate the 20th birthday of the Music Center with a FREE family-friendly festival!
Strathmore and our partners are preparing a music-and art-filled party for our community. Activities include:
- Free performances in the Concert Hall
- Performances by chamber ensembles of NatPhil
- Musical activities by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- Dance rehearsal observations by CityDance
- Community band fun with The InterPLAY Orchestra
- Hands-on visual art projects with local artists
- Roving theater and puppet performers
- A cozy reading corner
... and many more surprises. The whole Music Center will come alive with fun for all ages!
PERFORMANCES
Capacity is limited at each performance. Tickets are free but required for entry.
Inez Barlatier and Justin Roberts
11:30am & 2:30pm
Inez Barlatier, a Miami native of Haitian descent, brings Ayisyen culture to life through vibrant drumming, singing, and dance. Her energetic performances, steeped in Haitian traditions, engage audiences in Kreyòl phrases and rhythms that celebrate community and gratitude.
Five-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts creates feel-good, rock-infused songs for families. His latest album, Space Cadet, explores themes of inclusion and self-discovery, inviting kids and adults alike to dance along while embracing individuality and joy.
Kattam and his Tam-Tams
1pm & 4pm
Kattam, a Quebeçois-Moroccan percussionist, brings a global fusion of rhythms to life through his energetic show, Kattam and his Tam-Tams. With training in African, Cuban, Indian, and Moroccan percussion, Kattam's performances blend music, movement, and storytelling. From African rap and desert dance to trance Sufi rhythm and Bollywood dance, Kattam and his monkey, Takoum, take you on an incredible multicultural adventure!
CONTACT
5301 Tuckerman Ln.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
United States
