My goodness, folks! We are still celebrating Black History Month and we have a double whammy this month with Valentine’s Day, too. So, happy belated Valentine’s Day to all my power couples. We have a lot to talk about. Let’s get started.
Ursula Battle is a playwright, journalist and producer who is presenting her stage play, “Serenity House: From Addiction to Deliverance” on Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26, 2023, at 3 p.m. on both days at the Chesapeake Arts Center Studio 194 Theatre, located at 194 Hammonds Lane in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. The play is directed by Dr. Gregory Branch. The presentation and special Black History Month performance is being presented by The AngelWing Project. The production will feature national recording artist Randy “Fruity” Roberts of The Choir Boyz, internationally renowned gospel female trio Serenity, powerhouse soloists Charisse-Caldwell-Bowen and Kay Jefferson. Playwright Angela Wilson (Dr. Lila Mae Hawkins), Norah Watts and Mariah Barbee are also a part of Serenity House’s cast. The production speaks to addiction across multiple platforms, including eating disorders, and prescription drug abuse. “Serenity House: From Addiction to Deliverance” also touches on domestic violence, incest, and child sex trafficking. This play is rated PG-13. I saw it and it was fantastic! For tickets and more information, call 443-531-4787.
powerful work that she wrote will be performed on stage at the Chesapeake Arts Center, Studio 194,
located at 194 Hammonds Land in Brooklyn Park, Maryland on Saturday, and Sunday February 25-26,
2023, at 3 p.m. For ticket information, call 443-531-4787.
Paul Carr’s 2023 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival’s headliners are saxophonist, Kirk Whalum; trumpeter Randy Becker; saxophonist Paul Carr and his Jazz Collective; vibraphonist Joe Locke; saxophonist Walter Smith III and Roy Hargrove’s band members. A tribute saluting Hargrove will be held on opening night at 10 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Ronnie Wells Main Stage, Hilton Hotel, located in Rockville, Maryland. For more information about the festival, call 888-909-6330.
powerful work that she wrote will be performed on stage at the Chesapeake Arts Center, Studio 194,
located at 194 Hammonds Land in Brooklyn Park, Maryland on Saturday, and Sunday February 25-26,
2023, at 3 p.m. For ticket information, call 443-531-4787.
Ladies and gentlemen, I was informed that guitarist Kevin Jackson will be performing in concert at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Thursday, February 18, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will hear a mix of acoustic renditions of rock, contemporary Christian, jazz and my favorite soulful R&B music. For more information, call 443-263-1800. Tell them “Rambling Rose” instructed you to contact them.
Howard County Center of African American Culture upcoming event is Saturday, February 18, 2023 featuring Sankofa Children’s Academy at the Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland. For more information, call 410-715-1921.
G&H Productions with Gerald Hill, Sr. says, “Let’s Do It Again! On Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 5-9 p.m. at the Forum Caters with live entertainment, Dee-Jay music by D.J. Mike Jones, a delicious buffet, entertainment by comedians, Miss Maybelle, Lonnie Davis, Ms. “Woo Woo” and a cash bar. For more information, call 240-343-2709. Tell them “Rambling Rose” told you!
has served as the pastor of Salem Community Church for over 50 years. Help Harvey to celebrate his
special day by sending a birthday greeting to 6984 Milbrook Park Road, Apt. T-3, Baltimore, Maryland
21215. May God continue to bless you, Rev. Harvey.
Festival produced by Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy of Music. The 14th Annual Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival will
be celebrated on February 17-19, 2023 during President’s Day weekend at the Hilton Hotel and
Executive Meeting Center, located at 1750 Rockville Pike in Rockville, Maryland.
A President’s Day party will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 1-5 p.m. at Diamondz Events & Catering, located at 9980 Liberty Road in Randallstown, Maryland. It is cabaret style; BYOB and BYOF, but free set-ups. DJ Mike Jones will entertain you with his music. For more information, call 443-525-5016.
Well, my dear friends, I have to go, but did I tell you that I finished my third book about Baltimore, Maryland last week? I sent it off to my publisher. They like it. As soon as you help me to raise $4,000.00, it will be published and you will be able to see pictures and read all about yourselves in 600-plus pages of stories about you and your families. Remember, if you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at [email protected] UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS. BT