North Reading Community Coffeehouse July, 2026 Showcase Featuring Christine Elise with Mark D. Young
July 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Summer Series in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park will kick off on Saturday, July 18 at 4 PM in the Gazebo at Ipswich River Park in North Reading (15 Central Street)..
You will be able to spend a summer afternoon with vocalist Christine Elise and guitarist Mark D. Young as they bring beloved favorites and unexpected treasures to life. A genre-defying singer/songwriter with a rich musical heritage and an accomplished finger-style guitarist known for his expressive artistry, Christine and Mark blend heartfelt vocals with masterful guitar work to create a welcoming and intimate musical experience. Opening for Christine and Mark is Tim’s Kitchen Band, an acoustic group playing a mix of popular melodic rock and Americana with vocal harmonies. The group consists of Ken Bates on bass and vocals, Scott Reynolds on Mandolin and vocals, Steve Barnes on guitar and vocals, Tim Danahy on guitar and vocals and featured singer/percussionist Kerry Quinn.
The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted and we will be offering refreshments with all the proceeds going to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading with whom we will be doing these concerts in conjunction with, to help support the library. The event is also sponsored in part by the Mass Cultural Council
The event will also be livestreamed on the North Reading Community Coffeehouse Facebook page and on the YouTube channel the following day!
The links to the Facebook page and YouTube Channel are:
https://www.facebook.com/nrcoffeehouse
https://www.youtube.com/@NRCoffeehouse
In the event of rain, we will move to the Activity Room of the Flint Memorial Library at 147 Park Street in North Reading. There is plenty of free parking at both locations. We start at 4. Please come, sit back, relax and listen to some terrific music! If you have any questions, please contact Art Grossman at NRCoffeehouse@gmail.com.
