above is a photo from salsapolkalooza, a neighborhood festival put on by the creative alliance at the patterson last weekend. i wasn't really sure what it was going to involve, but i went with a friend (after picnicking in patterson park) and it was a very pleasant surprise. there was a wonderful merengue band and dance floor. the creative alliance does some awesome work, really bringing the community in southeast baltimore together and making art and art education accessible to everyone. they have some pretty cool events, including a beach house (awesome local electronica duo) concert on august 10.
and speaking of cool events, i went to the fluid movement performance of "mother goosed: the nurseryland campaign trails" this weekend. it was hilarious, relevant, and very well-rehearsed. i can only imagine how many hours of preparation went into choreographing, costuming, and composing the 75-person water ballet. it was an imaginative and family-friendly event that just reinforced my love for baltimore. they will be performing again next weekend-- at 5 and 7 pm on friday and saturday, at patterson park in east baltimore-- and it is totally worth the $9. see below for examples of their zany costumes and thoughtful choreography.
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