Enrichment & Wellness

Mixtape at 577

A mixtape is a collection of favorite, familiar, and new-to-you songs. When cassettes and CDs were popular, people would curate a compilation of songs for friends and romantic crushes to enjoy when you’re together or apart. This program brings back a casual way for people to sing out loud together to forge connection and a sense of belonging.

This is playing, not performing! Be ready to make mistakes and watch the song leader make mistakes. Forget perfection. Forget polish. That isn’t the point. Singing together, laughing, trying something, and having fun together is the point!

Bring a friend or come alone and make a new friend. All ages and backgrounds are welcome (although kids should be accompanied by a caregiver or responsible adult 18+). Free event, with optional donation.

We’ll meet on the Outdoor Stage at 577 and then venture inside the Geodesic Biodome to play with the acoustics in this beautiful space. Don’t worry about inclement weather, we will plan to meet in Virginia’s House.

Community Song Leader: 577 Foundation Executive Director Heather Gallant

Sound Bath & Meditation 

Relax into your weekend by joining us to experience the benefits of vibrational sound and meditation. Receive gentle guidance to unwind through focused breathing and meditation exercises. We’ll then relax onto yoga mats to experience the calming effects of listening to highly resonant, immersive sounds from various instruments including crystal bowls. These sound vibrations, or sound “bathing,” promote a meditative state, allowing thoughts to quiet and the body to relax.

Leave class with an understanding of how this practice can be beneficial and how to incorporate vibrational sound into your own self-care practice. All supplies are included (yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, and eye pillows) but students are welcome to bring their own pillows and any other props for personal comfort. It is also recommended to dress warmly since bodies tend to cool as they relax.

Community Instructor: Pam Bortz

Riverwalk String Camp

Camp: Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18 ~ 9am to 4pm

String Ensemble Concert featuring Youth: Saturday, July 19, 10am to 12pm

Young musicians in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join us for the Riverwalk String Camp. This week-long immersive musical experience is designed to provide excellent instruction in string playing from world-class musicians, paired with mindfulness and creativity education from the Toledo Mindfulness Institute. Participants will learn lifelong skills as they work in small groups and individually with instruction and guidance from professional musicians.

Campers will also benefit from attending live performances on-site at 577, including Riverwalk’s Ensemble-In-Residence, the Orion Trio, and a sound bathing experience from Isabella Weik of the Toledo Mindfulness Institute.

The week concludes with a special concert showcasing our campers’ talents on Saturday, July 19, 10am to 12pm. All performances take place on 577’s Outdoor Stage and are open to the public.

This is a unique opportunity for student musicians to improve their playing, find inspiration, and build friendships in a holistic, supportive, and engaging environment. Join us and gain the courage to follow your dreams!

Important Class Notes:
• Young musicians must have at least two (2) years of private training.
• Musicians must submit a sample of their playing as an audio file to riverwalkstringcamp@gmail.com at the time of registration.
• Registrants will be notified of their acceptance or denial within three (3) business days. Any musician who is not accepted into the camp will receive a full refund.

Community Instructor: Cole Habekost, Alex Munson, and Isabella Weik