Larry Poncho Brown 10 years after the original B’More ArtScene portrait that immortalized the brilliance of Baltimore’s African-American visual artists, will gather again in the spring of 2026.

Hello everyone, I hope you are staying active and moving around as much as you can and as much as your body allows you to. Don’t lie around and feel sorry for yourself. Enjoy life, have fun.

This week, as usual, I have a lot of fun things you can choose from. It doesn’t matter if you use a wheelchair, cane or walker, just get out and enjoy some of these wonderful events.

The 3rd Annual Afro Soul Festival in Owings Mills will be held on Saturday, August 2 from 12- 6 p.m. The festival is a celebration of African, Caribbean, and African American culture through music, art, and food.  I just love this type of event in the summertime. They are so much fun, no matter what age you are. You are welcome to bring your own tents and lawn chairs. Your family and friends will have the time of their lives.

April Watts, Maryland’s well-known radio personality, will be the hostess for the Afro Soul Festival coming Saturday, August 2 from 12-6 p.m., being held 11202 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills, Maryland. It is FREE. Take your blankets, folding chairs and tents and enjoy.

Also, there will be a lot of food vendors and live entertainment featuring the Eclipse Int’l Band, Mr. Big, Energy for line dancing, DJ Tanz playing African, Caribbean and American Fusion music. The icing on the cake is that this festival will be hosted by radio personality April Watts. Save the date: Saturday, August 2, from 12-6 p.m. at 11202 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills, Maryland.

The Spindles will be performing at the 31st along with other acts such as Paradise, Desire, Styltz, The Glory Group and Crosswind at the Annual Ruth M. Kirk Family Fun Festival on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from 12-8 p.m. on both days at Franklin Square Park, 1400 W. Lexington Street.

Arts in the Parks at Bolton Hill, Madison Park and Marble Hill. The festivals in the parks start at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, July 24 in John Street Park, Seth Kibel Kleztet will perform; on Thursday, July 31, Jimmy Wilson will be at F. Scott Fitzgerald Park; and August 7, The Craig Alston Syndicate will be at Rozena Ridgley Park.

 Summer Concerts at Foundry Row are jumping and always well-attended every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. They are located at l0100 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, Maryland. On Thursday, July 24, the Eric Scott Trio will perform. Enjoy a blend of pop, soul, and funk with the Eric Scott Trio on July 31. We will see you there. Make sure you bring your folding chairs with you. Each concert will feature a beer and wine garden presented by “Mama’s on The Half Shell Owings Mills.”

Yours Truly, “Rambling Rose’s” new book is here! I am ready to do book signings and or speak at your next event. Don’t be surprised if you turn the pages and see yourself, your family, or a close friend’s picture and story in there. Call me at 410-833-9474.

Don’t forget my show at the Avenue Bakery on Saturday, August 2 from 4-7 p.m. in the courtyard at Pennsylvania Avenue and Baker Street. BYOB. Live entertainment by 83 North Band. I will be doing a book signing there with my new book.

Alright, my friends, I have to go now, but I will see you soon somewhere. Remember, if you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.

Rosa Pryor
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