MELROSE — MAAV was proud to present our 12th Annual Community Coffee House Voices Against Violence on Saturday, March 15 at Temple Beth Shalom. With a great turnout, community members, students, families and neighbors joined together to celebrate healthy relationships and resilience while enjoying the talents of Melrose and beyond. This intergenerational event featured performances centered around the themes of friendship, love, healthy relationships and speaking out against violence.
We would like to acknowledge the many people who helped make this year’s coffee house a success! Thank you to Rabbi Jessica Lowenthal and the Temple Beth Shalom community for allowing us the use of the space; to Raj Das of ED Photography for capturing great photos and Oasis Brazilian Steakhouse for donating the delicious refreshments. Thank you also to all the wonderful local businesses who donated raffle items: Pepperberry Florist, Sweet Spot Bakery, Caffe Nero, Comella’s, Liberty Bell, Starbucks, The Beauty Cafe, Planted Cafe, Victoria Hill Wine, Spirits & Gourmet, Affairs to Remember and Mother’s Pizza. And of course, a very special thank you to the performers who shared their time and talents with us.
The Coffee House was hosted by members of the Melrose High School/MAAV Student Action Board who planned, organized and executed the event in every aspect from gathering performers and donations to emceeing the entire event. Performances featured local musicians showcasing a wide range of genres.
“This program was funded in part by a grant from the Melrose Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.”
For more photos of the event and a link to show recording, please visit maav.org, contact MAAV at 781-662-2010 or via email at info@,maav.org.
