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It’s a weekend full of fun and inspiration with great music, a workshop, and an art happening, brought to you by the Kemptville Street Piano.

Guitarist and singer Jesse Greene is coming to rock the place with her “no-nonsense blues mix of originals and creative covers.” Singing with the “smoky timbre of Bonnie Raitt” and “the wonderful raspiness of Janis Joplin,” the Jesse Greene Band won the Ottawa Road to Memphis competition and were finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Jesse brings monster bassist Dave Schroeder and pianist Jesse Whiteley. Show time at 1pm, Saturday August 24, North Grenville Public Library, free.

There’s still time to register for an Introduction to Sound Engineering workshop with sound technician/D.J. Mikayla Gordon, taking place on Saturday morning and during Jesse’s concert. For youth only (35 and under), registration required, free! Email [email protected] for details.

Did you hear about the Secret Art Picnic on Sunday August 25? It’s an all-ages Art Happening with local artists, writers, and creatives of all stripes. Bring your lunch and join us in a beautiful outdoor location for two hours of improvised art, audience participation encouraged! Including live music, theatre improv., wilderness inspired all-ages art activities, and more. Check out the FB event page for posts about featured artists and how to register (secret North Grenville location revealed on Saturday).

Visit the Kemptville Street Piano FB page for details and see you at the Street Piano!

Learn about Mikayla Gordon here: https://www.instagram.com/seiiizi?igsh=MTBldXd2M3c4ODk0NA== (AKA Seiizi Symphonic)
And Jesse Greene here: https://www.thejessegreeneband.com/
And the Secret Art Happening Picnic here: https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano

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What is a Street Piano? It’s a piano placed in a public area that encourages passersby to stop and play.

Why a Street Piano? Who is it for? Street Pianos draw pedestrians, turning any location into a concert venue / cultural hub. By giving residents an instrument to play together, this project encourages locals to share their knowledge, initiate their own ‘play’, and create relationships, setting a precedent for positive experiences in Kemptville’s public spaces and inviting foot traffic to downtown businesses. Learn more about street pianos at http://www.streetpianos.com/.

When and where are the concerts taking place? This year the concert series takes place rain or shine on Saturday afternoons at 1pm from June to the end of August on the North Grenville Public Library terrace. The library is wheelchair accessible, with air-conditioned bathrooms and free parking. Need special accommodations to enjoy the show? Contact Lisa Poushinsky at [email protected]. Dogs on leashes welcome!

The series is graciously funded by the Municipality of North Grenville and the Government of Canada. Check the Kemptville Street Piano Facebook page for regular updates on all things Street Piano, including concert details and access to the Street Piano calendar. https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano

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