Arlington Women Musicians Showcase
Oct 2-5, Theatre on the Run
Left: Munit Mesfin holding Roberta Flack's album "First Take". Center: The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Right: Amy K. Bormet (center) and members of her band.
South Arlington’s neighborhoods were undoubtedly fertile ground for women musicians of color. The area was home to both the legendary vocalist/pianist Roberta Flack as well as the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all-female, multi-ethnic big band that toured to national acclaim in the 1930’s and 40’s. Now, two contemporary women musicians uplift the legacies of these Arlington legends with a weekend showcase at Theatre on the Run.
The world premiere of Suite for Sweethearts by Amy K. Bormet takes place on Friday, October 3, 2025. The following evening vocalist Munit Mesfin and the First Take Band offers Killing Me Softly: A Love Letter to Roberta Flack, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. There are two shows each evening, at 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Additionally, Bormet and Mesfin will each offer youth-oriented presentations at the same location on Sunday, October 5. Bringing Flack’s children’s book, The Green Piano, to life via an interactive performance, Munit and z Lovebugs Celebrate Roberta, Music and You! occurs at 11:00am. Amy K. Bormet offers an improvisation workshop for all experience levels (Age 14+) at 2:00pm. Bormet also invites the public to a free Open Rehearsal on Wednesday, October 1 (8:00-10:00 pm). Learn more about the showcase and the artists.
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