Children were a noticeable presence at thefestival. At 1 p.m. Saturday, children packed intoSanders Theatre for a performance a SergeiProkofiev's Peter and the Wolf.

After the CityStep performance in LowellLecture. Hall, a group of children from theFitzgerald School spontaneously burst into theirown City Step inspired piece.

Three of the girls then chanted, "CityStep'sthe bomb. It's fly. It's really neat-o."

CityStep members, whose program gives them thechance to teach area children to dance, said theywere pleased at the opportunity to reach our tothe community again.

"Basically, it's a chance for us to perform infront of the Cambridge community," said CityStepCo-Director Scott A. Taylor. "We bring smiles,enthusiasm and moves."

Mayman said Arts First works to build a bridgebetween Harvard a Cambridge.

"It's allowed us to make connections with thecommunity," she Said. "It's like a big familypicnic."

Another Success

Almost everyone who attended Arts First saidthe festival displayed the vitality of Harvardartistic community.

"[The festival] showcases the incredible talentlevel we have among the student body Lewis said.

"The tremendous variety of performance and artis mind boggling," said University MarshalRichard's M. Hunt, a member of the Arts FirstPlanning Group.

Mayaman said she felt the presence of alumscontributed a great deal to Arts First.

"I'm proud of these people that go on in theart she said. "Students can see what it's like tolead a life in the arts".

Neisser said the event brought on nostalgia forher years at Harvard.

"It's been 25 years since I was anundergraduate," she said. "This just makes me wantto go to college again."