Rodney Orange, Sr. passed away last week. Arrangements have not been made at the press time. He was my friend, a sweet soul and a true warrior for justice during his years as president of the Baltimore Chapter of the NAACP.

Hello everyone,

 I am hoping everyone is well on your end. I try very hard to bring to you fun and happy things to go and see, but it seems like every week, someone in our community who was well-known to many of us has passed away. Terrible situation! But I do have some happy things to talk about as well. Check this out. David Silberberg, the Publicity Coordinator of the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra, has informed me that the upcoming Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra concert will be at the Towson United Methodist Church, located 501 Hampton Lane, in Towson on Sunday February 25, 2024 under the direction of Music Director/Conductor Dimitar Nikolov and Assistant Conductor Siqi Yuan. Now, between you and me, I have no idea what the hell they are talking about, but I also know many of my readers and friends love opera and symphony orchestra entertainment, so I try to please all. The concert will start at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. It will feature soloists Jonathan Goren and Hillary Riley performing J.S. Bach’s D Minor concerto for Two Violins. The orchestra will also perform Hianzchi-Li’s Spring Festival Overture; Frederic Delius’s “On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring”; Johann Strauss Jr.’s “Voices Of Spring” waltzes, and Robert Schumann’s Symphony #1 in B-flat Major, “Spring.” My Lands of Mercy! HONEY CHILD! Did you hear me talking that SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STUFF? I AIM TO PLEASE! Okay enjoy!

 Eddie Bonsol Tombs  IV has his artwork on display for Black History Month during February in Ellicott City (in Howard County) at the Charles E. Miller Branch Library, located 9421 Frederick Road. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Congratulations, Eddie. We wish you the best.

Here are a couple of entertainment jazz events I want to tell you about, too. John Lamkin II & The Favorites Jazz Quintet will be at Caton Castle presenting their new CD Release. The band members are Michael Hairston on saxophone, Bob Butta on keyboard, Mike Graham Jr, on bass and Jesse Moody on drums. This is happening on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 6-10 p.m. Caton Castle is located 20 S. Caton Avenue. If you enjoy jazz, you will enjoy this show. As you can see, I gave you plenty of time to plan for this event.

Bishop JoJo Ridgley is at Brightwood Center. She has been in cardiac rehab for over a month and is doing much better. She would like to thank all for their cards, flowers and especially your prayers. God is with you my friend, continue to get well.

“Jazz in the Afternoon.” Get ready for a jazzy extravaganza at the American Legion Liberty Post 122, located 4424 Painters Mill Road in Owings Mills, Maryland on March 10, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. featuring the sounds of Geno Marriott & Friends. For more information, you can email drjminter@gmail.com. Check it out. They always have great shows here. Tell them “Rambling Rose” told you.

 Okay my friends, I have to cut this short. I am a little under the weather and need to rest a minute. But remember if you need me, call me at 410-833-9474, email me at rosapryor@aol.com, or you can send your correspondences to 214 Conewood Avenue, Reisterstown, Maryland, 21136. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.

Rosa Pryor
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