Women Rock Circuit Avenue for LadyFest
Siren Mayhew.
Siren Mayhew.
The Outskirts kicked off the night of music inside the Ritz.
The Outskirts kicked off the night of music inside the Ritz.
Music lovers braved the chill to celebrate women.
Music lovers braved the chill to celebrate women.
Island businesses joined the ritz in sponsoring the event.
Island businesses joined the ritz in sponsoring the event.
Circuit avenue was closed for the evening of music.
Circuit avenue was closed for the evening of music.
Island Hip Hop Dance Crew performed in front of Island Theatre.
Island Hip Hop Dance Crew performed in front of Island Theatre.
Island favorite Kate Taylor wowed the crowd with several original numbers.
Island favorite Kate Taylor wowed the crowd with several original numbers.
Lucy Mayhew played on the Healy Square stage.
Lucy Mayhew played on the Healy Square stage.
Freya and Adele Stearns represent the next generation.
Freya and Adele Stearns represent the next generation.
LadyFest raised money for Connect to End Violence.
LadyFest raised money for Connect to End Violence.
Throngs of music lovers crowded a closed down Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs to celebrate Island women in music.
From 7 p.m. until well after the clock struck midnight, "female-fueled" bands played on three stages to enthusiastic crowds. The Ritz Cafe, presenting sponsor for the event, extended its venue and its dance floor out the doors and into the street where tables were set up in an enclosed area.