St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents the Mulberry Music Festival: Jazz, featuring Joseph Brotherton, the Kelly Bell Band, Carly Harvey, and headlined by Sharón Clark on Friday, June 17, beginning at 6 p.m. on the College’s Townhouse Green. The event is free of charge and open to the public. It will be simultaneously livestreamed on the College’s website at www.smcm.edu/mulberry. In addition to performing, Harvey, a St. Mary’s College alumna, will reprise her role as mistress of ceremonies.

The Mulberry Music Festival is the vision of President Tuajuanda C. Jordan and is held every year on the eve of Juneteenth. Originally created in 2019, that festival featured a gospel theme and chart-topping recording artist Jason Nelson.

“I strongly believe in bringing people together through the universal language of music. This year's Mulberry Music festival, with a focus on jazz—a true American art form created by African Americans and characterized by harmony, syncopated rhythms, and improvisation—is sure to do just that,” said Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College.

Those in attendance are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and food to help enjoy the event. Food vendors will be onsite. The Townhouse Green opens at 4 p.m. the day of the event.