Folk Rock, Americana
Play it Forward is an engaging dynamic music group who offers an eclectic set list of rock, folk, americana, blues, celtic, and much more ranging from the 60’s through today.

The Violets in Bloom Drum Ensemble with Karen Smith will gather at Arts in the Park and you’re warmly invited to join us. We meet once a month to explore rhythm, connection, and the joy of making sound together. Whether you have drummed for years or have never touched a drum before, Beginners are absolutely welcome.

Our circle is guided by the incredible Ms. Karen Smith, our Mistress of Sound and Doula of Drumming who gently supports participants in finding their rhythm, confidence, and voice through the drum.

Current Poet Montgomery County Poet Laureate Michelle Reale and Former Montgomery County Poet Laureate and Elkins Park resident Jenny Burkholder read their poems.

Cedarbrook Middle School’s Select Choir

Post Punk Style

Dr. Kendrah Butler-Waters is a Philadelphia-based pianist, violinist, vocalist, composer, and educator whose genre-blending work merges jazz, classical, and gospel influences into a distinctive and emotionally resonant sound. A 2025 PEW Fellow, she combines artistic excellence with a strong academic foundation. As a former Jazz Resident at the Kimmel Center, she has performed at major festivals and collaborated with prominent poets and artists, with her compositions featured on platforms such as NPR, PBS, and WHYY. Through ambitious initiatives like the Pew Grant-winning 88 Time and her compositional scores, she continues to merge artistry with advocacy, establishing herself as a visionary voice in contemporary music. Butler-Waters will be presenting a quartet of family and friends on May 31st featuring her son on drums and musicians she considers like family!