Hello everyone!
Here I am again, looking forward to the weather getting just a little bit warmer. The warmer it gets, the more opportunities we’ll have for outdoor events. It won’t be long now—just a couple more months! But in the meantime, I have some exciting and entertaining places for you to check out with me.
My dear friend and musical son, Lamont Battle of Jumpstreet Band, has been keeping me in the loop about a special project he’s involved in. The Sanity Lounge is now presenting “The New Haven Lounge Music Series.” The series kicked off last week and will continue every Tuesday through April and May. The Lounge is located at 1611 Guilford Avenue in Baltimore, and they’ve lined up an incredible roster of performers. I’ll be there—will you?
Here’s what’s coming up:
Tuesday, April 22 – Ian Trusheim with his contemporary jazz band
Tuesday, April 29 – Ruben Montoya Band*, bringing you some soulful blues
Tuesday, May 13 – Joe Keyes Band*
Tuesday, May 20 – Fred Moss Band*
Tuesday, May 27 – Greg Hatza Organization* (my babies!)
Now, this next bit may not be about music, but it’s very important local news for our Baltimore community.
You may remember the late, beloved Baltimore dentist, Dr. Lawrence Bell. His son, Lawrence Bell III, has now reopened his father’s practice, formerly known as Lawrence Bell, Jr., DDS PA., under a new name— Bell Dental Clinic, Inc., located at 3326 Auchentoroly Terrace, Baltimore, Maryland. The clinic has been a community cornerstone since 1979, and it is now a nonprofit dental facility dedicated to providing care to those in need. However, the building is over 100 years old and in desperate need of repairs. To continue offering affordable care, they need financial support to keep the clinic running as a nonprofit. They are open to the public and accepting new patients. For more information, call 443-629-8700—and tell them “Rambling Rose” sent you!
The Mill on North Food Hall
Exciting news! The Mill on North, located at 2636 W. North Avenue, is celebrating its grand opening from April 24–27. They’ll be serving up delicious deli options, brunch, seafood, desserts, burgers, soul food, coffee, cocktails, and much more. Come out and support this vibrant new food hub—I’ll see you there!
What’s Fresh? The Baltimore Farmers’ Market is Back!
It’s open every Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon, located under the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga Streets. This is one of my absolute favorite places to shop—especially for fresh greens. I love the hustle and bustle, the music in the background, and the unique atmosphere. It just gets better every year, with more food vendors being added. Don’t miss it!
In closing: Keep an eye out in the coming weeks—I’ll be announcing book signings for my new book: “Baltimore & Maryland Black History Stories: Who, What, When, & Where 1950s–1980s.” It’s filled with nearly 1,000 photos—you, your family, and your friends might just be in it! This book is just as special, if not more so, than my last two. Look for more details about signing dates and locations in The Baltimore Times by the end of this month or early May. Feel free to give me a call at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com if you’d like more information.
I’ve run out of space for now, but remember—If you need me, you know how to find me.
UNTIL NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.
