• Read more about Melissa Wimbish

Soprano and bandleader Melissa Wimbish is a genre-defying artist known for her ability to move between opera, art song, Renaissance polyphony, and pop music with alarming ease. She has premiered works for the stage written especially for her, most notably in the title role of Josephine by Tom Cipullo when “... the afternoon belonged to Melissa Wimbish ... Beautifully prepared, vocally stunning, and theatrically riveting, [she] effortlessly held the audience in her hand throughout this one-woman show.” (Washington Post)

• Read more about Spyros Koliavasilis

Spyros Koliavasilis is a gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist performer. He is a recognized expert in traditional Greek music with a passion for music that extends to other genres, such as ethno-jazz and other types of world music. His true passion, however, is Rebetiko, known as Greek blues, and Smyrneika, the music of the Asia Minor region (“Mikrasia”).

• Read more about Lynne Streeter Childress

Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, director, and founding artistic director of Building Better People Productions, a theatre company for young audiences based in Annapolis, MD  that does shows based in themes of kindness, respect and the things that make us all better people. Her shows include We Got: It! A Show About Empathy and Feeling All the Feelings.  Lynne lives in Annapolis, MD with her husband and son.

• Read more about Mic Smith

I am an emerging poet yet to grace the pages of published works, weaving the tapestry of emotions through the art of verse. Hailing from Silver Spring, MD, who discovers inspiration in the ordinary, crafting poetic expressions that resonate with the nuances of the human experience. I seamlessly blend analytical insight with artistic flair, creating a unique poetic voice.

• Read more about Mya D.

Mya Dixon Ajanku is an educator deeply influenced by Eastern philosophy. Her pedagogical and andragogical approach is rooted in the indigenous Akan principle of Sankofa ("Go back and fetch it"), fostering equity, engagement, and accountability for students, faculty, and staff. Sankofa serves as a culturally responsive form of constructivism, ensuring that every learning experience is tailored to diverse styles and needs.

• Read more about Amber Cockey

The Folk Villains---Berlin Fiddlers Competition's 3-time Best Youth Band---are a sibling trio of Bluegrass, Old-Time, Québécois, Celtic, & more! Standards, covers, & improv. With Eastern Shore roots and chops refined in the Appalachians, The Folk Villains represented Maryland traditional music at the Maryland Folk Festival and can bring their blend of past & present to your event! https://www.instagram.com/thefolkvillains/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095112734297&mibextid=ZbWKwL https://youtube.com/@TheFolkVillains www.thefolkvillains.com