06/16/2026
The weather held out for most of the weekend, allowing our community to come together for two wonderful evenings of music and celebration with AMP Berea!
Friday's concert celebrated Pride Month, while Sunday's concert honored Juneteenth. Families enjoyed live music, open green space, local food trucks, and opportunities to connect with organizations that provide valuable resources throughout our community. Smitty's Southern Style BBQ also provided free meals for youth ages 18 and under through the Berea Kids Eat Summer program.
These events remind us of the power of music to bring people together. Whether reconnecting with friends, meeting new neighbors, or simply enjoying a shared experience, attendees helped create a welcoming atmosphere centered on community, connection, and belonging.
As part of the Music & Meaning concert series, we are also gathering feedback through participant surveys to better understand how arts and community engagement support social connection and well-being, particularly among older Bereans who may experience loneliness or social isolation. The information shared helps us measure the impact of these events and continue creating meaningful opportunities for people to connect.
Thank you to AMP Berea, Berea Kids Eat Summer, Smitty's BBQ, our food truck vendors, community organizations, musicians, volunteers, and everyone who attended and completed a survey. Your participation helps strengthen our community and supports future Music & Meaning programming.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports AMP Berea with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky Arts Council.
Thank you for making these events a success. We look forward to seeing you at future Music & Meaning concerts this summer!
