Left to right: Fabiola Méndez, Juan Maldonado, and Miguel Martínez
Fabiola Méndez Trio returns for a free outdoor concert this Saturday!
In collaboration with Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, Neighborhood Arts is presenting three free outdoor concerts as part of Sanative Arts Fest 2021, a new summer series at Bartlett Station in Nubian Square, Roxbury.
The first concert in this series features a performance by the Fabiola Méndez Trio on Saturday, July 10, 2021.
Vocalist and Cuatro player Fabiola Méndez will lead her trio -- featuring Juan Maldonado on bass and Miguel Martínez on percussion -- in a set of Latin jazz and Puerto Rican-inspired originals with a modern twist. We hope to see you there!
Fabiola Méndez Trio
Saturday, July 10, 2021, 3:00pm
Rain date will be July 17 at 3:00pm
2565 Washington Street, Roxbury
Our partner: Nuestra Comunidad
Nuestra Comunidad is devoted to building the wealth and enhancing the physical, economic, and social well-being of Roxbury and other underserved populations in greater Boston through a community-driven process that promotes self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization.
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Rules of Engagement by Ricardo Gomez
Rules Of Engagement by Ricardo Gomez
Rules Of Engagement is a street mural commissioned by Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation with local artist Ricardo Gomez.
"Love, Respect, and Compassion are the basic ways we should approach everyone," Gomez shared on his website. Within each of these yellow words, Gomez highlights that "Black Life Matters", spreading the deeper message to "Love Black," "Respect Life," and that "Compassion Matters."
This mural is located on Bartlett Station Drive in Roxbury, MA and will be at the foreground of this summer music series.
Meet Neighborhood Artist Fabiola Méndez
Vocalist and cuatro player Fabiola Méndez and her trio sustained us through the pandemic with a couple of amazing digital concerts. Now that in-person performances have resumed, it’s our pleasure to share this trio with a live audience.
She and her trio have created a sound that blends folkloric music, jazz, and Latin styles; taking Puerto Rico’s beloved traditional instrument to new places!
FAQ
What time is the concert?
The event will run from 1pm-5pm EDT. Music begins at 3:00pm, and there will be food trucks and other happenings throughout going on in the afternoon.
Where is the event?
The event is located at Bartlett Station in Roxbury's Nubian Square (2565 Washington Street, Roxbury).
Is the concert accessible by public transportation?
Bartlett Station is a 5-minute walk from the Dudley Station bus stop and a 10-minute walk from the Orange Line's Ruggles Station stop.
Is there parking?
Parking will be available along Washington Street.
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Celebrity Series of Boston is grateful to our 2021/22 Season Sponsors Amy & Joshua Boger, 2021/22 Neighborhood Arts Presenting Sponsor Stephanie L. Brown Foundation, and to the many individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies whose generosity supports Arts for All! and helps fulfill our mission to present performing artists who inspire and enrich our community and our vision of a community of Greater Boston where the performing arts are a valued, lifelong, shared experience – on stages, on streets, in neighborhoods – everywhere.
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