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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WITH CELIA
“Parents should check out her Sandy Beaches Saturday Night Specials on Facebook.” –Megan King-Popp, owner of Urban Fort Play Café
Local musician and performer Celia
(celiaisrock.com) has found her niche performing virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. “When everything suddenly got canceled, I just started making one-off videos for my friends,” says Celia, who has been performing for kids for 15 years. She now hosts virtual events for libraries, schools, and birthday parties. Whether playing music with her students or broadcasting live from her kitchen, Celia is always having fun. Every Friday at 11 a.m. during “Sing-Along Dance Party for Kids and Their People,” Celia plays classic nursery rhymes and rock ‘n’ roll favorites. Viewers can ask questions, make song requests, and interact with Celia during her shows. “It’s rewarding to interact with the audience and perform live again,” she says, “but I didn’t realize performing on the internet could be the same experience as in person. It’s really fulfilling.” facebook .com/celia.shackattack. — SARAH NEWELL
Photography courtesy of Celia
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