Project Natale played some great jazz this weekend as part of the Saturday Old Town Bowie Summer Concert Series in Town Green Park. This was at least the group's seventh year playing the venue. The crowd was a bit on the light side, but this is a popular vacation week and 2pm on a Saturday afternoon during the summer is not the best time for a concert.
Check out the following short videos from their performance.
Project Natale at Town Green Park
Drummer Lou Natale. Lou is the public face of the band. He introduces the band members and the songs, and he talked with the small crowd during the intermission.
Russell Kirk on sax, and Joe Natale (brother of Lou) on upright bass. Carl Cornwell usually plays sax for Project Natale, but he wasn't at Saturday's concert. Joe is the music director for the group, and he wrote some of the songs performed last Saturday.
Simple Pleasures Ice Cafe moved into the Fabian House in Old Bowie earlier this month, and the owners are trying to take advantage of the Fabian House accommodation by hosting a weekly frozen drink party on the porch every Friday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm. Milkshakes, ice cream sodas, smoothies, daiquiris and margaritas (all non-alcoholic) will be available.
Click here for a Google map to Fabian House, 8519 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD 20715.
Free Concert Outside the Bowie Town Center Food Court The gospel group Voices of Inspiration will perform from 7pm-9pm outside the Bowie Town Center food court. Bring your own lawn chairs. Click here for the group's Web site and here for the group's Facebook page.
The following video features the Voices of Inspiration performing Rejoice.
Bowie Baysox vs New Britain Rock Cats 7:05pm, Prince George's Stadium. Fireworks after the game. Kids pajama party and family campout. Camp out on the field after the game. Click here for the complete Baysox calendar.
Bowie Community Theatre Presents "Same Time, Next Year" "Same Time, Next Year", 8pm-11pm, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Drive, Bowie, MD, 20715. Click here for map. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. "Same Time, Next Year" will be performed each Friday, Saturday and Sunday between July 30th to August 14th.
AZ Kenny Tsak & 56 Deluxe Perform at the Old Bowie Town Grille AZ Kenny Tsak & 56 Deluxe at the Old Bowie Town Grille. Blues/Roots. 8:30pm to close. $10 cover charge upstairs only. Reservations highly suggested and can be made by calling 301-464-8800.
The following is the promotional video for AZ Kenny Tsak & 56 Deluxe.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Free Jazz Concert in Old Bowie The Saturday Old Town Bowie Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Project Natale from 2pm to 4pm in Town Green Park. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Click here (PDF file) for the 2010 concert series schedule, and click here (PDF file) for the 2010 Music in the Parks brochure. Click here for a Google image of Town Green Park.
We attended a Project Natale performance at Town Green Park several years ago. My daughter was not quite two years old at the time. She picked up a stick, and she tried to imitate drummer Lou Natale. Lou thanked her by giving her a pair of his drumsticks. Great music. Nice people. Click here for a sample of Project Natale's music.
Bowie Baysox vs New Britain Rock Cats 7:05pm, Prince George's Stadium. Fireworks after the game. World Record Attempt Night. The Baysox will attempt to set numerous world records throughout the night, but the main event is trying to set the record for the most people sitting on whoopee cushions at the same time! Click here for the complete Baysox calendar.
Bowie Community Theatre Presents "Same Time, Next Year" "Same Time, Next Year", 8pm-11pm, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Drive, Bowie, MD, 20715. Click here for map. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. "Same Time, Next Year" will be performed each Friday, Saturday and Sunday between July 30th to August 14th.
Dave Panzer & SoulrPower Perform at the Old Bowie Town Grille Dave Panzer & SoulrPower at the Old Bowie Town Grille. 8:30pm to close. Blues/Soul. $5 cover (upstairs only). Reservations highly suggested and can be made by calling 301-464-8800. Here is how the performance is described on the Old Bowie Town Grille Music Lovers Facebook page.
Come on out SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 31ST from 8:30PM to Close ($5 Cover Charge) for the OBTG Debut of THE SOULRPOWER BAND (R&B Funk, Motown Soul, Blues, Country, Classic Rock, Jazz & Pop) and DAVE PANZER'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
It's a thrill to hear this fine group of musicians, most of whom recently backed Chick Hall Jr on his recent CD. The SoulRPower Band has up to 4 horns and 4 singers depending on the song as this group of musicians can do it all! Several of them rotate on the bass, guitar, and keyboard to perform a wide variety of music from R&B funk and Motown soul, to blues, country, classic rock, jazz standards, and even some current pop hits. They are:
David Panzer – vocal, bass, guitar, keyboard Bobby Muncy – sax, bass, keyboard, vocal Charlie Peterson – trumpet, harmonica, vocal Leah Gibian – vocal, keyboard Mike Akers – Lead vocal Andrew Hare – drums Tim Powell – sax, flute Steve Shaw – trombone, bass, guitar Gary Gibian - percussion
Bowie Farmers' Market Open from 8am to noon in the parking lot of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts at Bowie High School, 15200 Annapolis Road. The farmers' market is held each Sunday through October 31st.
Bowie Community Theatre Presents "Same Time, Next Year" "Same Time, Next Year", 2pm-5pm, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Drive, Bowie, MD, 20715. Click here for map. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. "Same Time, Next Year" will be performed each Friday, Saturday and Sunday between July 30th to August 14th.
Bowie Baysox vs New Britain Rock Cats 6:05pm, Prince George's Stadium. The following special events will take place.
Rocknoceros Pre-Game Concert. Bring the kids for the last show of our Kids' Summer Concert Series! D.C. area favorites Rocknoceros performs on the third base dugout starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for all fans ages three and up and include a general admission seat ticket for the Baysox game that night.
Super Why? and Alpha Pig Appearance. Kids can meet Super Why and Alpha Pig at the game! The characters will meet fans and pose for photos throughout the game.
Free 60s Music Concert in Allen Pond Park Come hear The Back Pages Band perform songs from the 60s at Allen Pond Park from 7pm to 8pm. The event is part of the City of Bowie's 2010 Sunday Sunset Concert Series at Allen Pond Park. Click here for a PDF file containing the 2010 schedule.
Click here to see a video of The Back Pages Band performing Soul Man at Allen Pond Park in 2008, and click here to see the band's play list.
The Old Bowie Town Grille announced yesterday on its e-mail newsletter that two producers for a new Food Network series visited the restaurant for possible casting for an episode that would film later this year. The show is seeking family run restaurants in need of a makeover. The show sounds familiar to Restaurant Makeover, a Canadian show that is no longer in production.
The following note came from the Old Bowie Town Grille newsletter:
Yes, you heard it right! Two producers for a new Food Network Restaurant Makeover Series visited the Old Bowie Town Grille this morning for potential casting in the show that would shoot this summer and fall. They are looking for family run restaurants that are in need of a boost in customers, good reviews and overall revenue. We have managed to hang in there for over 4 years, but our remote location sometimes works to our disadvantage. Just the publicity alone from the show would provide a significant boost. The visit went really well and we hope to hear back from them soon. If you were a Celebrity Food Network Chef, what changes would you recommend?"
There is a lot of interesting news in this week's Bowie Star.
The Bowie community came together in the wake of Sunday's storm. Joe Iskow told the Bowie Star that multiple people helped him after a tree fell on his parents' garage on Superior Lane, and the Whitehall Pool & Tennis Club opened its doors to members of Bowie Swim & Racquet Club after downed trees forced the temporary closure of BSR.
A robbery occurred last Sunday night on Governors Bridge Road in Bowie two days after an attempted robbery occurred on Knowledge Lane. Guns were involved in both incidents.
High Bridge Elementary, Benjamin Tasker and Samuel Ogle schools have been placed on the state's "school improvement" list for failing to meet Maryland's reading and math proficiency targets for two consecutive years. Northview Elementary did not meet state targets for the first year in 2010.
Bowie mother and daughter Margaret and Fiona Moodie discuss running for public office. The National Night Out crime prevention event will be held next Tuesday at Allen Pond Park.
The following stories appeared in this week's Bowie Star:
Jason Thomas Scott, 27, of Largo has been indicted by a grand jury for the Largo murders of Delores and Ebony Dewitt. Scott is also suspected in the murders of Karen and Karissa Lofton of Largo and Vilma Artis Butler of Bowie. The Prince George's County Police have described Scott as a serial killer, and officials said that Scott tracked his victims via a computer database while employed by UPS.
Click here to read more details in the Washington Post's Crime Scene Blog.
A cold front brought a severe storm to Bowie this afternoon. Several trees were knocked down, and many residents and businesses are without power. Some sections of town seem worse than others. The Somerset, Meadowbrook and Whitehall neighborhoods all seem hard hit. Power is still off at Hilltop Plaza, Bowie Plaza and Whitehall Plaza. I saw the poor guy at Crab Galley trying to save his inventory by loading it into his refrigerated truck. My son and I took a late night drive around town, and we did not see a single BGE truck.
The storm also caused WSSC to issue yet another water restriction for its customers after a pumping station in Montgomery County lost power.
We were in Waldorf when the storm first hit. We saw the thermometer in the car go from 100 degrees to 80 in about 10 minutes. The temperature went as low as 72 during our drive back to Bowie.
The corner of Stonybrook Drive and Sadler Lane
Acorn Park near Stonybrook Drive
Tree and fence down in yard across from Acorn Park off of Stonybrook Drive
This is my son's favorite picture - taken at the construction site of the new PNC Bank at the corner of Stonybrook Drive and Route 450.
A pine tree fell on a car on Westmont Lane blocking the road. Residents worked together to free the car and make the road passable.
Two men chased a Knowledge Lane resident during a robbery attempt early this morning, but the victim was able to outrun the men and lock himself in his house. The men unsuccessfully attempted to gain entry to the victim's house by breaking two glass door panels with a handgun. The suspects fled with the victims keys. In his rush to get inside, the victim left his keys in the lock.
Click here (PDF) to see the related Bowie Police Report.
Critter Crafts and Stories at Allen Pond Park 10am at Allen Pond Park. Children of all ages are invited to listen to a nature story, go for a short hike and make a craft. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
Free Concert Outside the Bowie Town Center Food Court It's unclear who will be performing. The Bowie Blade-News reports that Glenn Dale jazz saxophonist Marcus Mitchell will perform from 7pm-9pm, but the Marcus Mitchell Web site claims that he will be performing in Columbia.
The following video features the Marcus Mitchell Project performing Can We Talk.
Bowie Baysox vs Richmond Flying Squirrels 7:05pm, Fireworks after the game. Prince George's Stadium. Click here for more information. Promotion: CSI Bowie - Help solve a crime at Prince George's Stadium during the game.
The Joy Bodycomb Band Performs at the Old Bowie Town Grille The Joy Bodycomb Band at the Old Bowie Town Grille. 8:30pm to close. Blues/Country/Rock. No cover.
The following video features the Joy Bodycomb Band performing Little Drops of Water.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Free Reggae Concert in Old Bowie The Saturday Old Town Bowie Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by Carl Malcolm and The Positive Vibration Reggae Band from 2pm to 4pm in Town Green Park. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Click here (PDF file) for the 2010 concert series schedule, and click here (PDF file) for the 2010 Music in the Parks brochure. Click here for a Google image of Town Green Park.
Check out this video of Carl Malcolm and The Positive Vibration Reggae Band performing Never Let Go.
Hockey for Heroes Memorial Hockey Game and Festival There will be a Memorial hockey game and festival at the Bowie Ice Arena starting at 4pm to raise money for the family of Prince George's County Police Cpl. Thomas Jensen of Bowie who was died of injuries suffered in the line of duty earlier this year. There will be music, food and a hockey game between the FOP 89ers and the Washington Capitals Alumni. Click here for additional details including ticket information, click here for a related Facebook page and click here to read a Bowie Star article about the event. The festival will feature musical performances by the Backyard Blues Band, Bottled in America and Higher Hands.
Bowie Baysox vs Richmond Flying Squirrels 6:35pm, Fireworks after the game. Prince George's Stadium. Click here for more information. Promotions: Star Wars Saturday; Faith Night Concert starting at 4pm
The Andy Poxon Band Performs at the Old Bowie Town Grille The Andy Poxon Band at the Old Bowie Town Grille. 8:30pm to close. Blues/Rockabilly/Country/Swing. $5 cover. Reservations recommended. This is a CD release party for the band. Click here to see more details in this week's Bowie Star Community Notebook. Andy Poxon is a teenager from Crofton.
The following video features the The Andy Poxon Band performing The River at the Old Bowie Town Grille.
Bowie Farmers' Market Open from 8am to noon in the Bowie High School parking lot. The farmers' market is held each Sunday through October 31st.
Johnny Castle & His Thrillbillys Perform at the Old Bowie Town Grille Johnny Castle & His Thrillbillys at the Old Bowie Town Grille. 5pm to 8pm. Rockabilly/Roots/Rock/Country. $10 cover. Reservations recommended.
The following video features the Johnny Castle & His Thrillbillys performing Love is Blind.
Bowie Baysox vs Richmond Flying Squirrels 6:05pm, Prince George's Stadium. Click here for more information. Promotions: Football Funday Sunday buffet starting at 4pm
Free Blues/Funk/Soul Concert in Allen Pond Park Come hear The Cunningham Project (also known as Raw Hands Band) perform their combination of blues, funk and soul at Allen Pond Park from 7pm to 8pm. The event is part of the City of Bowie's 2010 Sunday Sunset Concert Series at Allen Pond Park. Click here for a PDF file containing the 2010 schedule.
Check out this video of Raw Hands Band performing at The Whiskey in Annapolis.
According to a report by WUSA Channel 9, the murder of Bowie resident Vilma Artis Butler may match the mother/daughter profile of the 2009 Largo killings allegedly committed by a serial killer who is currently in custody. Butler's daughter was not at home on the night of the murder because she had left to attend a training class. A family friend is speculating that the killer may have intended to kill both Butler and her daughter, but Butler's daughter had a change in her routine that caused her to be away from home. Click here to see the WUSA report.
Details about the suspect in custody are slowly emerging. Another WUSA report reveals details of an Accokeek home invasion in 2008 that is linked to the suspected serial killer. Click here to see the WUSA report.
Reports from the Bowie Police Department include details about a breaking-and-entering in the Kenilworth section, a group arrested for taking a late night swim at Belair Bath & Tennis and nearly $5000 in marijuana confiscated after a car accident in the Pointer Ridge neighborhood.
A man fired a shot into the ceiling of the 7-Eleven in Bowie's Collington Plaza this morning as he yelled at the clerk to give him money. The suspect fled on foot, and he is currently being sought. A total of $120 was taken in the robbery. Read this post from the Washington Post's Crime Scene Blog for more details.
This week's episode of Bowie News and Views is now on YouTube in three parts. John Rouse chats with Bowie City Councilman Todd Turner about social media, Bowie's economic condition, city tax increases, the political campaigns and the reported rise in crime in Bowie. Tune in to find out who Turner is endorsing for county executive, and find out what John Rouse will say on cable television but won't put in writing.
Click here to see the entire Bowie News and Views YouTube collection, and click here to see the entire set of Bowie cable television YouTube videos.
Vilma Patrice Artis Butler was shot and killed in 2008, and her Bowie home was set on fire in an apparent attempt to cover-up her murder. Prince George's County Police are now saying that a serial killer allegedly responsible for four 2009 Largo murders is also suspected in Butler's death.
Karen Lofton and her daughter Karissa were murdered in their Largo home in January, 2009, and Delores Dewitt and her daughter Ebony were found dead in a stolen car nearly two months later and less than two miles from the Lofton's home in Largo. Police searched for a link between the Lofton and Dewitt murders due to similarities in the two crimes, but a 2009 investigation by an FBI profiler erroneously concluded that the two cases were not linked.
Police announced just yesterday that there was a person of interest in the four Largo murders who they considered to be a serial murderer, and today Prince George's County Police Chief Roberto Hylton was using phrases like "overwhelming evidence" and "not your run-of-the-mill criminal."
Police say that the suspect may also be responsible for murders outside of Maryland.
Click here to read the story in the Washington Post.
The Metropolitan Council of Government released its Annual Report on Crime and Crime Control 2009 last week. The good news for the D.C. region is that the more serious crimes (known as the part 1 crimes) are down nearly 8 percent from 2008 to 2009. However, the statistics reported by the City of Bowie Police Department show a 12 percent year-over-year increase for Bowie. The Maryland jurisdictions included in the study had an 11% decrease in part 1 crimes, compared with 6.2% for D.C. and 4.0 for Virginia. The report credits cooperation among law enforcement agencies as one of the contributing factors for the decrease.
Continued cooperation and communication among agencies throughout the NCR will further enable jurisdictions to work toward continued reductions in major crimes. The use of innovative technologies, including License Plate Readers, and computers and GPS in police cars, as well as other enhanced data sharing technologies available to officers, such as LInX, has enabled the NCR to improve its crime reduction efforts during this period of economic downturn.
Popular child entertainer The Great Zucchini had the children howling in laughter before the Bowie Baysox took on the Trenton Thunder at Prince George's Stadium on Saturday, July 10.
The Movers rocked the Town Green Park today as part of the Saturday Old Town Bowie Summer Concert Series. They were young, they were raw, and they drew a larger-than-normal crowd for that venue. Although the concert was promoted as hip-hop/rock, the band played mostly rock including songs by the The Doors, Led Zeppelin, the Steve Miller Band and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The lead singer mentioned that this was their first performance.
Our house shook this morning as a minor earthquake hit the D.C. area. Early reports from the U.S. Geological Survey indicate a 3.6 magnitude quake struck at 5:04:49am ET centered in Gaithersburg, MD. Click here for the USGS information on the quake, and click here for a USGS list of recent earthquakes.
Free Concert Outside the Bowie Town Center Food Court Cosine will perform original R&B/Jazz tunes live from 7pm-9pm. Cosine features Mark Brooks on guitar, Eddie Brooks on drums, Ernie Oz on bass and Lillian on vocals. The Town Center recommends that you bring your own lawn chair.
The following video features Cosine performing If I Were a Boy.
"Opera in the Woods" at the Bowie Playhouse July 13th to 17th at 7pm. Performances of “Le Nozze de Figaro” (The Marriage of Figaro) will be presented at the Playhouse by the Maryland Opera Society. They will also present fully staged, major scenes from the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, Frank Loesser, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. For more information, visit the Opera Society’s Web site. Tickets sold at the door (cash or check only)
ilyAIMY Performs at Old Bowie Town Grille ilyAIMY (I love you and I miss you) performs percussive acoustic/folk/alternative rock from 8:30pm to close at the Old Bowie Town Grille. Below is a video of ilyAIMY performing Crazy as a Good Thing. Click here to see ilyAIMY cover the Beatles' We can Work it Out. This has to be the most unique covers of any Beatles' song.
Light of the Night at Whitemarsh Park "Light of the Night", 8:45 p.m. at Whitemarsh Park. Children of all ages are invited to join a Park Ranger in learning about things you might see and hear at night. Take a short walk, then finish up by making a light. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Fossil Hunting in Dinosaur Park Dinosaur Park in Laurel is open from noon to 4pm on the first and third Saturday of every month. Click here for more details.
Free Hip-Hop/Rock Concert in Old Bowie The Saturday Old Town Bowie Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by The Movers 2pm to 4pm in Town Green Park. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Click here (PDF file) for the 2010 concert series schedule, and click here (PDF file) for the 2010 Music in the Parks brochure. Click here for a Google image of Town Green Park.
"Opera in the Woods" at the Bowie Playhouse July 13th to 17th at 7pm. Performances of “Le Nozze de Figaro” (The Marriage of Figaro) will be presented at the Playhouse by the Maryland Opera Society. They will also present fully staged, major scenes from the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, Frank Loesser, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. For more information, visit the Opera Society’s Web site. Tickets sold at the door (cash or check only)
Campfire Story at Whitemarsh Park Campfire Story, 7:30 p.m. at Whitemarsh Park. Gather around a campfire for a children’s story and roast marshmallows. The program is free. Registration is required. Email amartinek@cityofbowie.org.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Bowie Farmers' Market Open from 8am to noon in the Bowie High School parking lot. The farmers' market is held each Sunday through October 31st.
Takoma Park Community Band Performs Free Concert in Allen Pond Park Come hear the Takoma Park Community Band at Allen Pond Park from 7pm to 8pm. They play classical, popular (e.g., Beatles), show tunes, marches, jazz and Latin music. The event is part of the City of Bowie's 2010 Sunday Sunset Concert Series at Allen Pond Park. Click here for a PDF file containing the 2010 schedule.
The City of Bowie approved a policy that may be the catalyst for big changes to the Marketplace retail center. $700,000 that BGE offered to Bowie residents for tree replacements went unclaimed. District 23A House of Delegates candidate Lisa Ransom talks about her background.
The following stories appeared in this week's Bowie Star:
The Bowie Baysox are hosting a pillow fight in the outfield at Prince George's Stadium tonight (July 9, 2010) after the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder. The Baysox claim that this will be the "biggest pillow fight in Maryland." BYOP.
Tonight is also the fourth annual Autism Awareness Night at the stadium. Click here for more details.
The Bowie Town Center is hosting free concerts this summer featuring local music talent. Tonight's concert (July 9th, 2010) features Crystal Silva and Eric Arceneaux. The performance will take place outside the food court starting at 7pm. See video performances of the artists below.
The Chevy Chase Bank at the corner of Annapolis Road and Highbridge Road in Bowie was robbed today by a man considered to be a serial bank robber. The same man is wanted for robbing the M&T Bank in Bowie Plaza on June 12th.
Two Bowie men were arrested after they caused a four-car accident during a drag race on Pointer Ridge Drive, a rabid fox bit a patron at Six Flags Park, and 17 year-old Fiona Moodie of Bowie files at the deadline to take on Ingrid Turner for the District 4 County Council seat in November.
The following stories appeared in this week's Bowie Star:
Free Blues/Jazz/Swing Concert in Old Bowie The Saturday Old Town Bowie Summer Concert Series continues with a performance by The Moonlighters from 2pm to 4pm in Town Green Park. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Click here to see a Moonlighters promotional video. Click here (PDF file) for the 2010 concert series schedule, and click here (PDF file) for the 2010 Music in the Parks brochure. Click here for a Google image of Town Green Park.
The Great Zucchini Performs before the Baysox Game Every young child needs to experience the antics of The Great Zucchini at least once. He will have your child howling in laughter. The show starts at 4:30pm, and it will last for about an hour. Kids between 2 and 6 are the target audience. A ticket to the game will get you into the show. The Great Zucchini will also throw out the first pitch before the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder. Fireworks will follow the game. The following details can be seen on The Great Zucchini Web site.
July 10 @ 4:30 p.m. Bowie Baysox Stadium - Special pre-game show!
Guess who made the cover of the Bowie Baysox program? That's right ... The Great Zucchini!
The Great Zucchini is the second show in the Baysox Kids Concert Series of 2010! This special pre-game show will take place inside Prince George's Stadium and will last for approximately one hour prior to the Baysox game against the Trenton Thunder.
Tickets for the Baysox game and The Great Zucchini show are just $10.00 per person (ages 3 & up) and include a seat for the show and a General Admission Ticket for the Baysox game that follows the concert at 6:35 pm. There will also be a spectacular Fireworks show following the Baysox game! Don't miss out on this GREAT event and fun night out for the whole family!
Stand-Up Comedy Show at the Old Bowie Town Grille The Old Bowie Town Grille is hosting its first ever stand-up comedy show. Bowie's own John Bunce will perform. The show starts at 9pm, and it will cost you $5 to get in the door. Reservations are recommended. The following details can be found on the Old Town Bowie Grille Web site:
Marcus Brown Celebrates his birthday Headlining the first-ever Saturday Night Standup Comedy Show at The Old Bowie Town Grille. Featuring The very funny Tommy Sinbazo With Guests John Bunce and Kevin Thorn Your host for the evening is Jay Szech. Only $5 gets you in the door. Call 301-464-8800 for reservations, seating is limited and seats will go fast! Come celebrate Marcus' birthday and laugh with him or at him! 18+ if not accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Bowie Farmers' Market Community Day Bowie Volunteer Firefighters and City of Bowie Park Rangers, Police Officers and Animal Control Officers will be on hand from 9am to noon to talk to people about the services they provide. Free snow cones will be available. The Farmers Market is open from 8am to noon in the Bowie High School parking lot. The farmers' market is held each Sunday through October 31st.
The Electric Company Plays Hits from the 80s in Allen Pond Park Come hear hits from the 80s when The Electric Company visits Allen Pond Park from 7pm to 8pm. The event is part of the City of Bowie's 2010 Sunday Sunset Concert Series at Allen Pond Park. Click here for a PDF file containing the 2010 schedule.
Click on the following links to see performances by The Electric Company
This week's episode of Bowie News and Views is now on YouTube in three parts. John Rouse chats with political commentator John Lally about the upcoming election and the problems that our county government will face after the election. Tune in to see which local politician John Lally describes as "persistent as the devil."
Click here to see the entire Bowie News and Views YouTube collection, and click here to see the entire set of Bowie cable television YouTube videos.
Retired District Court Judge Gerard Devlin Remembers Nancy O'Brien Judge Devlin writes about losing a friend as he shares memories of the late Nancy O'Brien. Click here to read the story.
Fishing in Bowie Bowie resident Matt Petersen shares his secrets of fishing for bass and other fish in Bowie. Click here to read the story.
Bowie High School Teacher Vic Schwartz Retires Vic Schwartz has been teaching at Bowie High School since it opened in 1965. Click here to read the story.
The following are other stories appearing in this week's Bowie Blade-News.
A mandatory water restriction was put in place today for all WSSC water customers in Prince George's and Montgomery counties while WSSC performs emergency repairs on a 96 inch water main. Customers are being asked to follow these guidelines.
Stop all outside water use --no watering lawns, no washing cars, no topping off swimming pools
Use water only as necessary
Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)
Limit using washing machines and dishwashers (wash full loads only)
The restriction affects only portions of Bowie. City of Bowie water customers are not affected. According to a City of Bowie Web posting, the following neighborhoods are not subject to the water restriction:
Fireworks after the Bowie Baysox Game Click here for details.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Fossil Hunting in Dinosaur Park Dinosaur Park in Laurel is open from noon to 4pm on the first and third Saturday of every month. Click here for more details.
Fireworks after the Bowie Baysox Game Click here for details.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Bowie Farmers' Market Open from 8am to noon in the Bowie High School parking lot. The farmers' market is held each Sunday through October 31st.
July 4th Festivities Kick-Off at 3pm in Allen Pond Park Concessions will be available starting at 3pm. Click here (PDF file) to see the City of Bowie's Fourth of July Brochure. *** Pets are not permitted in Allen Pond Park on July 4th after noon.
Diamond Alley Performs Free Concert in Allen Pond Park Come hear Diamond Alley play some tunes at Allen Pond Park from 5:30pm to 9pm.
Here is Diamond Alley performing some of the songs on their play list.
Mayor's Address, Flag Ceremony and National Anthem 9:00pm
Mayor’s Welcome Mayor G. Frederick Robinson Introduction of Elected Officials Flag Ceremony: Bowie Memorial Post 8065 VFW National Anthem–Robyn Janelle
Fireworks at Allen Pond Park Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. Rain date is Monday, July 5th.
The City of Bowie has issued the following alert for this event:
Please remember to leave your pets at home on July 4th. Pets are not permitted in Allen Pond Park on the Fourth of July due to humane concerns.
Fireworks after the Bowie Baysox Game Fireworks and an Independence Day barbecue. Click here for details.
Monday, July 5, 2010
City Offices Closed The City of Bowie has released the following schedule notes for July 5th:
City offices, the Senior Center and City museums will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no refuse or recycling collection on that date. Pickup resumes on your next regularly scheduled day.
Ice Arena Opens The City of Bowie made the following announcement:
After a two-month break, the Ice Arena is open again for lessons, open skate sessions and camps. For details and the monthly calendar of events, visit the Ice Arena page on the City website.
Read more details about the reversal of the school boundary changes in Bowie as well as the details about the fireworks display and related events at Allen Pond Park on Sunday.
The following stories appeared in this week's Bowie Star:
