On what was once a block of vacant houses, a corner on Baker and McKean Streets has been transformed into a vibrant gathering space by the Matthew Henson Community Development Corporation and neighborhood volunteers. On Saturday, October 25th, the drums will celebrate this space through Harvest Rhythms at Unity Park, and mark the community’s first-ever participation in Free Fall Baltimore.
Saturday’s drop-in afternoon event celebrates the fall season and cultural heritage through the power of music, nature, art, and shared space. Jumoke Ajanku and drummers from Sankofa Dance Theater will fill the park with the traditional rhythms of African drumming, while community volunteers lead hands-on craft stations including leaf printing, mini pumpkin painting, and nature-inspired art using leaves, wood, and other natural materials. Harvest Rhythms will be held in the backdrop of the neighborhood’s community sunflower garden and aims to focus on the celebration of foraging, harvest, and renewal.
Activities Include:
- Drum Circle
- Mini Pumpkin Painting
- Stone Stories (Stony Painting)
- Nature Collages
- Herb Bundles
Harvest Rhythms is a part of a neighborhood’s series of initiatives to better use reclaimed public spaces for creativity, information, and togetherness. Open to all ages and especially welcoming to families from the nearby Matthew Henson Elementary School, this afternoon of fun hopefully marks the start of a new tradition for the neighborhood.