Events

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the soulful sounds of MiMi. A Baltimore native, Michelle Bowman blends jazz, gospel, classical, Afro-Cuban, and Neo-Soul into a captivating musical experience. Inspired by Billie Holiday and Donnie Hathaway, MiMi has graced stages from the White House to Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, sharing the spotlight with Jeffrey Osborne, Maysa, and Take 6. With international radio airplay and a new album, Truth and Love, on the way, she’s bringing her artistry to the world. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of culture, rhythm, and soul.

Learn the ins and outs of preparing your artwork to be shipped. This workshop includes various demonstrations on how to wrap and package your art for transport. Melissa Burley, a Montpelier Arts Center resident artist and professional art handler, will walk you through various steps and processes to ensure your work arrives safely at its destination!

Rakiyah is a beacon of innovation in the music industry, blending R&B, cultural fusion, and storytelling. Before becoming an alternative R&B sensation, she was an aerospace engineer and studied in South Korea, influencing her unique musical style. Inspired by icons like Missy Elliot and Janet Jackson, Rakiyah’s experimental R&B defies boundaries. Her Korean-English song “Like You” showcased her cross-cultural versatility. With her EP Into the Cosmos in 2021, Rakiyah solidified her place in music, blending soulful melodies with thoughtful lyrics. Each song highlights her skill as a vocalist and storyteller, spanning genres and geographies.

Renowned saxophonist Kevin Levi has performed across the U.S. and worldwide for decades, honing his melodic, signature sound. He has appeared alongside luminaries including Wynton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, Marcus Miller, and Ashanti. His debut solo project, ATONE, is a rich tapestry of original, rhythmically rooted hip hop, R&B, neo-soul, and ballads.

Message is not your typical concert series. It is an oasis where local artists find their voice and share their stories. Here, music transcends mere entertainment–it becomes personal. Local talent takes center stage. These are the musicians who play at the neighborhood cafes, scribble lyrics on napkins, and dream big. They’re not chasing fame, they’re chasing connection. From soulful ballads to introspective rap, their performances resonate with authenticity. Every Message event is unrepeatable, no two shows are alike; each carries a unique message. The audience sits close enough to see the artist’s fingertips on the strings and feel the raw emotion in every lyric. This is an event for anyone seeking refuge from the noise, who craves more than a passive concert experience.