This month there will be food from Wok Works Food Truck, music by Brazilian band Minas, lawn games, and teaching artist Stephen Coleman will be leading an art activity for families. Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the grounds and mansion which will be open for free self-guided tours. Drinks by brewing and distilling collective, Mutual Respect, and Mad Wild Wine. Donations are appreciated but not required! Please register in advance.
Minas takes Brazilian and American roots to create a sound that is fresh and innovative, from ballads tinged with melancholic traits of Blues and Choro, to Folk coasting on the subtle coolness of a Bossa Nova pulse, to upbeat Sambas elaborated with instrumental jazz improvisation, scat singing, and whimsical whistling. With a catalog of 8 recordings released on their label Bluezul and a collection of over 100 songs, Orlando and Patricia’s compositions have been compared to classics by Cole Porter and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Capturing the essence of great songwriting with memorable melodies, inventive harmonies, and poetic lyrics, the music of Minas is engaging and timeless.
Stephen Coleman is an experienced arts educator and museum professional. He has trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for many years and is experienced in leading hands-on, social justice-oriented arts activities for people of all ages.