Splash Dance: DJ cRAIG mITCHELL

cRAIG mITCHELL, a.k.a. oLIVER tWISTED, is a founding member of the chart-topping production team The Orange Factory, and a pioneer in the Burlington dance music scene. Originally from Saginaw, Michigan, near the birthplace of techno in Detroit, Mitchell moved to Vermont to attend Saint Michael’s College.   

With over 34 years behind the decks, Mitchell has served as a resident at New York City's legendary Tunnel and Limelight nightclubs and has played many of the country's most celebrated venues and club nights, while also doing his thing for international crowds in Canada, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. He held residencies at Rise in Boston, Twist in Miami, Terminal, Quebec City, clubs in Texas, San Franciso, and more, but is currently focused on open format weeklies and teaching in Burlington, VT. 

Delighted kids and their caregivers soak up some serious summer fun with a DJ-fueled dance party in City Hall Park's interactive, wheelchair accessible splash fountain.   

Summer in the City is made possible in part thanks to Underwriters at the Pomerleau Family Foundation; Supporters Burlington Telecom, Myti, Soundtoys, and Lake Champlain Chocolates, and Community Partner American Flatbread Burlington & Mothership Brewery. Media Sponsors: Seven Days and WCAX.⁠