Street Festival
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Washington Street, from Abbot Hall to Old Town House
Chairperson: Greg Triplett
Committee: Peter Martin, Sarah Murphy, Lisa Martin, Chele Silveira, Ryan Camarda, Carol Bento, Matt Furman, and The Institute of Arts and Communication.
The Festival’s Fourth of July “block party” as Washington Street comes alive with dance, music, and comedy. All are sure to be entertained by some of the region’s most popular performers. The street is only open to foot traffic. All performances are free and everyone is encouraged to celebrate with us.
Roving entertainers:
Back in town, “Hoopoe The Mime” Chris Yerling, is one of New England’s best. We are also looking forward to the many costumes of Simply Circus, an amazing school for young people, stilts, cycling, and more. We would like to welcome Barbara Michaels. A unique and creative performer, whether in character or live statue, her talent will amaze you.
Other Fun Activities You Won’t Want to Miss
Bruce and Deborah Larso
Flores Mantilla
Amazing balloon hats, and a wild bubble show
Terry’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream
Darling Street
Ice cream and smoothies are always a family favorite at every summer party
Airbrush Body Art with Gayle Rozen
Summer Street
New to the Street Festival, come see the “new generation of face painting.”
Gage AKA “Sidewalk Sam”
Old Town House
We are excited to welcome Gage from Acorn Gallery. Throughout the day he will transform a piece of sidewalk into a wonderful art form. Come watch it happen.
Devereux House Chowdafest
Pleasant Street
Marblehead and chowder—a must at every big party. We are delighted that The Devereux House is willing to share their award winning recipe with us.
Chalk Walk
Upper Washington Street
Talented students from Acorn Gallery are back to help us decorate the street with chalk. Everyone is encouraged to join in.
Some of the Best Street Performers in New England:
Stephen Baird
H.E. Piper Ltd
A sidewalk minstrel with over three decades of captive audiences, Stephen has been a Street Festival favorite. A singer/song writer, an advocate for street performers everywhere, he will surely charm young, and old with his stories, poems, jokes and songs.
Dr. Drum
Rockaway Street
Alan Hezekiah and Friends return to the Festival with their unique
of West African drumming.
Peter Gross
Bank Square
Back by popular demand, Peter can command his audience with quick wit. He is a world-class musician, juggler and comedian. As Boston Hysterical Society and a master of suspect activities, the only wonder about is why he is a street festival favorite
Dan Forlano
Pleasant Street
We are excited to welcome Dan to the Street Festival, whether it walking with ladders, or juggling; Dan’s Physical comedy is sure to in stiches.
The Merge
Old Town House
Fast becoming the north shores’ favorite folk & pop band, you don’t want to miss the show.
Cyrus Brooks & Troupe
Old Town House
Boston’s very own hoofer tapper and break dancing troupe will amaze you with their skills, talent, and youth. The Town House has never seen such energy. Cyrus has already been featured in “Dance Magazine” and is sure to become a festival favorite.
3:15 pm Joint Show All Performers
Bank Square
Comedy, juggling, and magic. Each performer is fabulous spectacular together. This grand finale can’t be missed!
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