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Community members gathered at Belmont Beach on June 14 for ‘A Family Affair,’ a free all-ages community concert and picnic hosted by the Indianapolis Recorder and Mirror Indy.

The afternoon featured live performances from The Bomb Squad and The Love Ensemble, with music by DJ SoundsbyCam keeping the energy high. Hosts J. Bland Made Man and Thomas ā€œSparkle Soxxā€ Griffin kept the crowd engaged, while line dance instructor Tiffany Dilworth got attendees moving. Families enjoyed food, music, and sunshine in a celebration of community and culture.

RELATED: Reflecting on roots: Mirror Indy’s ties to historic Indianapolis Recorder

The event highlighted the power of local connection through entertainment and shared experiences. Check out photos below.

The Love Ensemble gospel choir
The Love Ensemble, a Haughville-based gospel choir, performs at ‘A Family Affair’ community concert and picnic on June 28, 2025. (Photo/Mathis Media)
Youth play a game of tug-of-war at 'A Family Affair' community concert and picnic. (Photo/Mathis Media)
Youth play a game of tug-of-war at ‘A Family Affair’ community concert and picnic. (Photo/Mathis Media)
Picnic-goers learned the latest line dances from dance instructor Tiffany Dilworth (not pictured). (Photo/Mathis Media)
Picnic-goers learned the latest line dances from dance instructor Tiffany Dilworth (not pictured). (Photo/Mathis Media)
'A Family Affair' community picnic hosts Thomas "Sparkle Soxx" Griffin (left) and J. Bland Made Man. (Photo/Mathis Media)
‘A Family Affair’ community picnic hosts Thomas “Sparkle Soxx” Griffin (left) and J. Bland Made Man. (Photo/Mathis Media)
A Family Affair picnic June 28, 2025
Youth play tic tac toe at ‘A Family Affair’ community concert and picnic on June 28, 2025. (Photo/Mathis Media)
Marlon Llewellyn, Scotchy Jamaican Grill
Marlon Llewellyn of Scotchy Jamaican Grill fed the crowd with complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and Howdy’s ice cream. (Photo/Mathis Media)
Line dance instructor, Tiffany Dilworth (left), teaches the latest line dances. (Photo/Mathis Media)
Ma'at Urban Agriculture & Industries at A Family Affair picnic June 28, 2025
Picnic guests learn about regenerative gardening from Ma’at Urban Agriculture & Industries. (Photo/Mathis Media)
A Family Affair 2025, Recorder Women's Auxiliary
Members of the Recorder Women’s Auxiliary greet guests at ‘A Family Affair’ community concert and picnic on June 28, 2025. (Photo/Mathis Media)
A Family Affair picnic June 28, 2025
Past and present Recorder staff unite at ‘A Family Affair’ community concert and picnic on June 28, 2025. (Photo/Mathis Media)

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