FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Harmony and Healing: A Community Wellness Arts Activation Comes to the Strand Theatre

Boston, MA — June 17–18, 2026 | 6:30 PM Nightly

Boston’s vibrant arts and wellness communities will come together for Harmony and Healing:
A Community Wellness Arts Activation, a two-night immersive experience at the historic Strand
Theatre in Dorchester. This powerful event blends conversation, creativity, and community
engagement to explore how the expressive arts can uplift, connect, and heal.

Produced by We Move in Color Collaborative, Inc. in partnership with the Roxbury Presbyterian Church Social Impact Center, this activation is designed as a transformative space where art meets purpose and community meets restoration.

Wednesday, June 17 — Panel Discussion and; “Can We Talk…” Experience

The opening night centers on dialogue and reflection through a dynamic panel discussion and interactive “Can We Talk…” session, moderated by:

Rev. Liz Walker — Emmy Award-winning former news anchor, author of No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal, and co-founder of the Cory Johnson Program for Post-Traumatic Healing/ Can We Talk…

Panelists include:

• Dr. Michael Curry, Esq.
  President of Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
• Dr. Joy Allen
  Director of Berklee College of Music’s Music and Health Institute
• Dr. Kevin Simon
  Chief Behavioral Health Officer at the Boston Public Health Commission
• Colleen Sharka, LMHC
  Co-Founder and Director of Replication and; Trauma Education for Can We Talk…
• Krystal Pegram
  Executive Director of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church Social Impact Center
• Tyrone Sutton
  Head of School at the Boston Arts Academy
• Wyatt Jackson
  Executive Director of We Move in Color Collaborative, Inc.
• Imari Paris Jeffries
  President of Embrace Boston

Together, these leaders from across health, arts, and community sectors will explore the theme:
“Why the Expressive Arts Heal Communities.”

The evening will foster honest dialogue, storytelling, and collective reflection—creating a space
where voices are heard and healing begins.

Thursday, June 18 — Performing Arts Activation

The second night shifts into a full sensory experience, showcasing the power of the performing arts. Audiences will be immersed in an electrifying blend of:

• Dance
• Music
• Poetry
• Visual Art

This evening is designed to move hearts and bodies alike—offering vibrancy, motivation, and a
shared sense of renewal through artistic expression.

A Community-Centered Collaboration

This activation represents a collective commitment to healing through the arts. Collaborating organizations include:

• Boston Arts Academy
• Boston Public Health Commission
• Embrace Boston / Everyone 250

Together, these partners are helping to amplify the role of the arts in public health, education, and cultural unity.

Event Details

Location: Strand Theatre, Dorchester, Boston
Dates: Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM (both evenings)

About the Event
Harmony and Healing: A Community Wellness Arts Activation is more than an event—it is
a movement toward collective elevation. By integrating dialogue, storytelling, and artistic
performance, the activation seeks to inspire individuals and strengthen communities through the
transformative power of the expressive arts.