The Maynard Cultural District creates, promotes and supports cultural events in Maynard’s Downtown. So far this summer there’s been no shortage of great things to do, and the good news is there’s more to come! Here’s a sampling:
Maynard PrideFest was a huge success! Click here to read the full coverage of the event.
Bravissimo! Close to 600 people attended Maynard’s 4th annual Jazz Fest on June 21st, and 60% of them were from out of Town. That’s good news for the District’s eateries, galleries and retailers who are always happy to welcome new visitors.
The day kicked off with Maynard High School Jazz Band who set the stage for an afternoon of vibrant music from Bluedog, Christine Fawson Quartet and Two Tuckers. Between sets, Marlborough High School Jazz band serenaded us on the education stage.
Music wasn’t the only reason to celebrate. Amory’s Tomb, El Huipil and Smack Noodle added to the festivities with refreshments, Snazzy Sign sold JazzFest t-shirts with $2 of each sale going to the JazzFest account. The cherry on top came from Fine Arts Theatre Creamery who satisfied sweet tooths with tasty ice cream and gelato.
The day’s success is owed to many, especially generous sponsors, to name a few: Middlesex Savings Bank, Dunkin (The Pesce Network) and Summer Street Properties as well as first-time sponsors KVC Builders, Capital Group, Domino’s, Fly by Night Furniture and InSitu.
Organizers are most grateful to The Maynard Select Board and Police Department for providing permits and resources for the 4th year in a row.
And who are those organizers? They are the hard working committee who brings those jazzy strains to use each year: Patricia Gatley, Lynda Thayer, Jenna Dargie, Richard Pepin, Devereux Geiger and Armand Diarbekirian and many others that helped in the background with social media and other promotional marketing help, including the great sound engineers. Thank you to them all for filling the District with music, energy and family fun.
Music and More Music
- Jazz Fest rolled us right into Music on Main, which opened on July 10th with the fabulous Maria Frattura Jazz Trio. Come downtown every Thursday between now and August 21 to dine, stroll shop and to enjoy music al fresco! 33 Main Street on the Open Table Patio
- Next up will be the Maynard Public Library’s annual free summer concert in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Saturday, July 19th at 2:00 pm. Rock to the rhythm of the acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains in the shade of leafy trees. Rain location: Maynard High School.
- Don’t forget Maynard Community Band offers a FREE concert every Wednesday night at 7 pm in Memorial Park until the end of August!
“Local Finds since 1996” At Mill and Main Place, Just along the edge of the Cultural District, The Maynard Farmer’s Market opened on July 12th. Every Saturday from now until September come enjoy music, local food and produce, local artisans and community fun. It’s Mayberry RFD right there on the Mill Pond! Bring the kids, and dogs, ride bikes, feed the ducks or simply soak in the ambiance of people coming together in the spirit of community.
“Brush up on Your Shakespeare” For those with a taste for the literary, the District offers Shakespeare in the Park. Hie thee to Veterans Memorial Park on July 25th at 7pm to enjoy a performance by The Concord Players’ The World’s a Stage troupe because “the play’s the thing.”
Watch this space next month for even more to do in Maynard’s Cultural District. We are a group of Maynard residents who plan and promote all things cultural in Maynard to encourage visitors and residents to enjoy downtown’s many offerings and appreciate the lively, cultural and creative character of the community.
For more information about the District please email [email protected]
To learn about ALL there is to do in Maynard visit: https://discovermaynard.com/
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