June 16, 2007
Cambridge River Festival.
Holy sunglasses and UV protection! Cambridge weather turned gorgeous just in time for the River Festival! This year’s Festival grew into one merry throng as the day progressed, but you could still find a grassy spot to park, picnic, and enjoy the ambience along the Charles.
Though I didn’t see as much music as I would have liked, what I did see was great. My favorite musical performance of the day was acoustic soul singer Maya Azucena (Lisa, you should check her out, you would like her).
Four stages kept the River Festival lively. Cambridge native Bobby Tynes was a crowd pleaser at the Shout Stage.
The tented craft-vendor-row showcased an expected array of handmade bags, stained glass, jewelry, and clothing…
along with a few unexpected items…
Including these funky doggie collars at Bowchies.
And then there was the hula hoop frenzy stirred up by this seemingly harmless man from All Star Hula Hoops.
All in all, who doesn’t love a festival in which after an afternoon of eating, listening to music, and tent shopping, one can stretch out on the warm grass and watch a boatload of tourists cruising the Charles, happily relishing the thought that at this moment you are not fighting for a parking space with a single one of them.
Garden variety North American Nomad. Born in the Midwest; lived and worked on the West Coast and abroad; studied in the South. Recently spotted putting down roots in New England.
Ooh, I want a hula hoop, and my doggie Luna has been bugging me for polka dots. Looks like a lot of fun at the festival!
Ah, and thanks for the link
I`m the hula hoop lady. Feel free to contact me via email when you want one.
Thanks,
Rain
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