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Laurie Anne Creus entertains attendees with a mix of classic and modern songs. Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald
Babylon Village ended the summer season on a high note over Labor Day weekend with its first-ever Music on the Porch Day, a global event celebrated annually on Aug. 30 in more than 70 countries and 1,000 cities.
The village’s inaugural celebration brought residents outdoors, where neighbors played and enjoyed music from porches across town. Some performed live acoustic sets, while others set up record players to share favorite albums with passersby. The weather cooperated, offering sunny skies and cool breezes for the community event.
Susan Filardo was among the residents who participated, setting her record player on her 18th-century porch and playing a Fleetwood Mac vinyl while wearing a David Bowie T-shirt.
“I thought it would be fun,” Filardo said. “I’m usually playing my vinyl inside, so I figured I would play it outside today.” She added that she bought her 1875 home largely because of the porch, which now doubles as a musical stage.
Resident Jennifer Davis heard about the event through a village social media post. She hopped on her bike to tour the musical porches around town.
Samantha and Andrew McGowan with their son Lincoln and pup Meeka stop by for the music.
“I figured I would take my bike out, get some exercise and enjoy the music,” Davis said.
Musician Shannon Hara also joined in, playing flute music for children on her porch, including the Moana hit “How Far I’ll Go.” Her 2-year-old son, Alexander, played with bubbles beside her as young neighbors stopped to listen.
“I’m a pre-K teacher, and I thought this would be fun to play for kids and for the neighborhood children to join in,” Hara said.
“My wife and my son and I were going for a walk, and this was a nice surprise,” said Andrew McGowan, who passed by with his wife Samantha, their 16-month-old son Lincoln, and their dog Meeka.
Singer and musician Laurie Anne Creus performed a set that included both classic and contemporary songs. She was invited by Christina Sciuto, owner of the local children’s business La La Land, where Creus leads music classes. Sciuto hosted Creus on her porch and set up a craft table for children, including her 5-year-old daughter Mila. Guests were treated to bagels and beverages arranged on a table in the front yard.
Susan Filardo plays her record player on her porch for music on the porch day.
Neighbor Beth Anne Peters stopped by with her daughter, Callie, who she said enjoys live music.
“We thought this would be fun,” Peters said.
Attendee Sean Donlon appreciated the opportunity to connect with neighbors.
“It’s a nice feel-good thing,” he said. “It’s nice to get together with your neighbors and the weather is beautiful— it doesn’t get better than this.”
Mayor Mary Adams praised the event and those who made it happen.
“It was a great day in Babylon Village and thank you to all the residents who participated in our very first Music on the Porch Day,” Adams said. “There was music throughout our village, and it was great to see residents enjoying different styles of music and meeting each other. This is a worldwide day celebrated the last Saturday of August, and we hope to carry that tradition on in our village.”
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