The Circus is Coming to Town!
Hello everyone, how are you doing so far? Our summer vacation is almost over. So, we must take advantage of the few weeks we have left to enjoy the free concerts, family getaways, parks, beaches, and other outdoor activities. You know what I mean. Soon we’ll be donning winter coats and boots.
There is still so much going on involving music that is free and being held
outdoors. Enjoy and be happy! Here are some upcoming events from this week until the end of August:
Hunt Valley free concert on Friday, August 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. on the upper deck between California Pizza Kitchen and Sammy’s Trattoria. For the kids, a pre-concert magic show will take place, along with complimentary balloon art.
Liberty Live Summer concerts are still going on. It too is a family-friendly free community event taking place August 15 and September 19 from 6-9 p.m. Take your folding chairs and enjoy the live music, all sorts of entertainment, food trucks and vendors, located at 8212 Liberty Road. I will see you there with my new book. Look for “Shorty” and me. We’ll be close by.
“Soulful Fridays” are exciting at Next Phaze Night Club, located at 112 E. Lexington Street in Baltimore. Show time is 8-11 p.m. It is free. Soul food is on the menu. The live entertainment will include Craig Alston Syndicate.
If you are in the mood to take a little road trip to get away for a few hours, here is one for you. There will be a party in the park on Saturday, August 30. A Patty Jackson’s Party at the DELL, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gates open at 6 p.m. and show time is at 8 p.m., featuring Jeffrey Osborne, “After 7” Group and Heatwave, just to name a few.
On Saturday, August 30, the Cornerstone CARES will sponsor a “Community Cookout” with free food, free haircuts, clothes, shoes, giveaways, school supplies, games and much more at the Cornerstone Church of Christ, 4239 Park Heights Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Then there is Every Thursday, through August 28, the shops at Kenilworth Shopping Center, 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, Maryland is bringing in live entertainment for those dining out on the patios from 5-7 p.m.
The Pikes Studio Cinema is making Saturday mornings a fun and affordable family outing to enjoy a double feature of your favorite family movies. Saturday Mornings Kids Flicks open at 10:30 a.m. through August. Pikes is located at 921 Reisterstown Road. Call Mr. Johnson at 667-273-4808 for more information.
Also, I just received a phone call from Michael Johnson, the owner and he has set a date for yours truly, “Rambling Rose” to have a book-signing with my new book as well as with my other two Baltimore books. He has scheduled the event for Saturday, September 13, from 12:30-4 p.m,. which will also include a free movie afterwards and live entertainment. I am also being honored by Michael Johnson, the owner of the Pikes Studio Cinema Theater. All radio, newspapers, magazines and TV media are invited to cover this event. You must RSVP to me at rosapryor@aol.com. or contact Mr. Johnson. Mark your calendar for this date. More information in next column.
Okay, my dear friends, I am so excited for my special day on September 13 and I hope to see all my friends and fans there.
Well, I have to go now, but 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.