Dancing Beneath Cloudy Skies

by Glenn C. Koenig, Webmaster at Town Wide Mall

Maynard, MA - Last Saturday, May 2nd, clouds were gathering right around 4 o’clock, when Maynard’s Spring ArtWalk was just getting under way.  It actually rained a little bit, at first, but it was just a sprinkle.
For those who ventured out despite the weather, there was plenty going on. ArtSpace was open at all three locations.  A number of local businesses were also open. Secondhand News even had a fashion show at 5 PM.​

At first, I stood on the sidewalk at the doorway at 9 Nason Street.  My job was to invite passers by to climb the stairs to visit the ArtSpace open studios on the second floor.  At street level, there is just a doorway, and the space is not normally open to the public, so people needed a little encouragement to go up and take a look.

When my shift was over, I went upstairs to warm up a little and talk with some of the people who had come up to visit.  By the time I realized what time it was, I had missed the fashion show at Secondhand News; the carpet had been removed and the clothing racks were back in their normal places.

Then, from outside, I heard music.  Someone said there was a flashmob dance going on.  So I went out to see.  Up until this time, I had not planned to step into my role as reporter.  But as soon as I saw what was going on, I took out my video camera (my iPhone) and began recording a bit of it.  When it ended, I hung around chatting with some of the people there before heading home.

Last night, I took a look at what I had recorded and decided to edit it a little bit. I had so much fun watching it when I was done, I lost track of time and didn’t get to sleep until well after midnight.

​So, here it is.  It’s just over 2 minutes long.  It’s nice to reflect on the fact that, with everything going on in life these days, we can still dance!

I hope to see you at next year’s Spring ArtWalk!  Meanwhile, the Business Alliance hosts other events in Maynard throughout the year, along with a whole host of other organizations.  Check out the Discover Maynard web site for more.

Disclaimer:  I am a member of ArtSpace.  Although ArtSpace, Discover Maynard, and the Maynard Business Alliance are non-profits, Magenta Dance Place and my status as a semi-retired self employed person are not.  I have not received any compensation from anyone for listing them in this story.

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