July 23, 2025
Holy Pickers Union Center
Straight from Crisfield, Maryland, The Holy Pickers Union Center is a powerful group of women—current and former seafood workers—who raise their voices in gospel song to honor the legacy of African American crab pickers. Rooted in a mission to preserve the history and spirit of the 1938 Crab Pickers Strike, their music is both a celebration and a testimony to...
July 23, 2025
Kate Spanos Irish Dance
Kate Spanos Irish Dance presents a variety of Irish dance styles, including traditional and modern step dance, sean nós (old style) dance from Connemara, céilí and set dancing, and festival style Irish dance from the north of Ireland. Performing at festivals and cultural events throughout Maryland and the DC region, Kate Spanos Irish Dance promotes the great breadth and depth...
July 23, 2025
Kalanidhi Dance
Kalanidhi Dance is a premier Kuchipudi dance company known for its powerful blend of classical rigor and contemporary creativity. Rooted in the Vempati style—renowned for its precision and grace—Kalanidhi explores fresh, innovative ideas while preserving the essence and integrity of one of India’s most revered classical dance forms. Central to Kalanidhi’s artistic philosophy is the belief that creativity flourishes through...
July 23, 2025
Janice Curtis Greene
Janice Curtis Greene is an award-winning author, master storyteller, and historical reenactor, an American griot, keeping the stories and history of the African diaspora alive. She is past president and life member of both the Griots' Circle of Maryland, Inc., and the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS). In 2017, Maryland Governor Lawrence Hogan appointed Mrs. Greene to serve...
July 23, 2025
Kalinka Dance Ensemble
Kalinka Dance Ensemble of Baltimore is a performer of traditional (character) Russian and Central European dance in Baltimore/Washington DC area. We offer dance lessons for children and adults, participate in folklore and Community Festivals, and provide cultural entertainment at weddings, corporate parties, churches, schools, and community celebrations. The Kalinka dancers, aging from 6 to 50, represent over 20 different ethnicities...
July 23, 2025
Dr. Spyros Koliavasilis
Step into a world of rich musical traditions and boundary-blurring soundscapes with Dr. Spyros Koliavasilis is a masterful multi-instrumentalist, velvet-voiced vocalist, and guardian of Mediterranean and East-ern musical heritage. Trained in classical technique and fluent in the expressive language of makam (modal scales), Spyros brings electrifying depth to every performance. Whether weaving haunting melodies on oud, laouto guitar, hybrid fretless...
April 16, 2024
The Stringbuzzards
The Stringbuzzards are a fun-loving Eastern Shore bluegrass band led by the dynamic Sean Loomis, known for their toe-tapping originals and spirited takes on bluegrass classics. With roots that run deep in Maryland’s music scene, the band brings a fresh twist to traditional sounds, blending tight harmonies, lively instrumentation, and a laid-back charm that keeps audiences coming back for more....