tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9178210376633012722024-03-05T21:20:48.969-05:00Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.Celebrating Diversity, Creating Community!Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-57685659769994968792013-07-01T17:52:00.000-04:002013-07-30T17:52:51.941-04:00SSTCi Stars; Gloria Bonilla. July 2013<h2>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Gloria Bonilla has served on SSTCi's Board of Directors since December 2011. She has been a strong advocate of SSTCi's mission supporting the community <span style="color: black;">through its diversity of arts and entertainment programming. Gloria says, "SSTCi offers all community members the opportunity to have a place to meet, learn about each other through casual gatherings as well other events to increase awareness on local, regional and national issues, world cultures and affairs."</span></span></span><div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Gloria says she got involved with SSTCi two years ago through her professional involvement in the community. "I learned and became involved with SSTCi because of the community engagement role I have at Montgomery College," she says.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">For the <em>2012 Hispanic Heritage Month</em> celebration, NBC4 recognized Gloria and other Hispanic leaders for their contribution to the community.</span></div>
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Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-82582026572371571112013-07-01T17:47:00.000-04:002013-07-30T17:53:05.045-04:00Laughter is the Best Medicine: a Message from our Director. July 2012<div style="font-size: 16pt;">
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What a whirlwind this summer has been so far! Our 5th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival was a huge success measuring by the smiles on folks' faces day and night at both our main stage and at the market stage. Thousands of attendees gathered on a beautiful summer day to "sing the Blues" with us and 18 performance groups, or approximately 100 of the top blues men and women (and kids) in our area, including Bobby Parker, School of Rock as well as lots of women singin' the blues as well including Skyla Burrell, Ursula Ricks, Gina DeLuca, Stacy Brooks, Gina DeSimone and the Moaners, and the list goes on. Check out a few of the photos highlighting this very popular annual event in Downtown Silver Spring. We greatly appreciate the participation and support of all our sponsors and partners, the awesome musicians who performed throughout Blues Week, and especially all the hard work and dedication of our Festival Founder and Producer Alan Bowser and his team, including Jazs with the DC Blues Society. We look forward to another amazing event next year!</div>
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Aside from the fact that we like singin' the blues in Silver Spring, there is also plenty of laughter going on. From the tiny tots pounding away at our drum circles to the seniors doing <em>Laughing Yoga</em> with us, we are doing our part to help bring a bit more fun and laughter to Silver Spring.</div>
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But as the song goes, "We just can't smile without you," so be sure to join us for some of our upcoming events, including our two weekly plaza performance series Twilight Tuesdays and Wednesday Night STARZ featuring an amazing array of talent representing a diversity of music from around the globe all in our own backyard.</div>
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We look forward to having you join us for much more laughter this summer!</div>
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Warm Regards,</div>
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<strong> LISA MARTIN</strong><br />
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Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-91523545272335510112013-06-01T17:15:00.000-04:002013-07-30T17:22:15.638-04:00Singin' The Blues: a Message from our Director. June 2013<h2 style="font-size: 16pt;">
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For you are mine...at last. </div>
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After an amazing show : The legendary Warner Williams, SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin and Swampcandy's Ruben Dobbs and Joey Mitchell. (foreground).</div>
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<span class="st"> We may be singin' the blues all week in Silver Spring, but we're having lots of fun doing it! We kicked off <em>Blues Week</em> on Monday with a rousing performance by Swampcandy and a classic Piedmont Blues performance by the Blues' community's beloved Warner Williams, who still can rock the house at age 83! We in fact love Warner so much, we're inviting him back to open our Blues Festival Fountain Stage this Saturday at 3pm! An incredible line-up is in store, so gather round early and be sure to catch some of the best acoustic blues in our area on our Market Stage on Veterans Plaza, which is part of the Fenton Street Market 3pm-9pm. While there, you may want to get your "Bluesy" henna tattoos from henna artist Bhavna who will be painting the town "blue" all day and night starting at Fenton Market then moving over to our Festival vendor area on Ellsworth later in the day, where blues lovers are bound to be lined up for a guitar or a blue moon and stars to celebrate this genre of music that just about everyone seems to love!</span><br />
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We look forward to singin' the blues with you at our Festival as, well <br />
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Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-52512840543285057812013-05-01T18:37:00.000-04:002013-07-10T18:41:12.669-04:00Change The World: A Message from Our Director. May 2013<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Following her presentation Community Building Through the Arts in Public Spaces , SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin with Brazilian artists and arts administrators at the Temple of Goodwill in Brasilia. Lisa gave talks about SSTCi while on a Partners of the Americas exchange visit to Brazil last month.</span> <br />
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Last month, I was in Brazil on a 10-day Partners of the Americas visit made possible by a travel grant from the State Department's Office of Education and Culture. Serving as the president of the DC Chapter of Partners, I did a required president's visit to our counterpart chapter in Brasilia, the <br />
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In addition to visiting people and places related to our partnership's three shared programs: Arts & Social Action, NGO/Government Relations and Ambassadors of Hope, I also wanted to share with people in Brazil what we do here in Silver Spring. Meeting with many who work in Brasilia's arts and non-profit world., I presented a talk about SSTCi's challenges, opportunities and successes in a presentation entitled Community Building Through the Arts in Public Spaces at four different events. Two were in downtown Brasilia: one at CAIXA Economica's Cultural Department and another at the Temple of Good Will, as well as two others at arts centers in Gama and São Sebastião, which are satellite cities of Brasilia.<br />
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My presentation highllighed how virtually anything is possible if you have the help of others in your community. I told about how with very limited funds, SSTCi is able to produce over 80 free arts and entertainment programs year-round thanks a great deal in part to the vast array of talented individuals, literally thousands, who come together to make it all happen. This includes many musicians, expert presenters, partner organizations, sponsors, County officials, volunteers, and other participants. Many of the Gandhi Brigade Brazilian artists and arts administrators who attended my talks were enthusiastic about and inspired by what SSTCi is doing, and said they hoped to replicate some of the community-based programming and community engagement that we do in Silver Spring. <br />
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I also told them about the many other non-profit arts and cultural organizations here in our area who collaborate with us, and do their own magic for the community, like Gandhi Brigade, which just held its annual Youth Media Festival. Gandhi Brigade does an awesome job training young people in video arts, while also raising awareness of social issues and instilling passion and confidence in Blues Festival Logo kids that will remain with them for a lifetime. (As a side note, I had a great time serving as a judge and seeing all the media projects the kids have done. )<br />
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The quote by anthropologist Margaret Mead sums up the fact that we should "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." It is committed citizens, like members of the Silver Spring Citizens' Advisory Board who actively serve our community and "change the world" for the better one day at a time. SSTCi is proud to be partnering for the second year in a row on their 3rd Annual Taste the World in Fenton Village event. Every year this group of people come together to make the event happen helping to bring about positive change for the struggling restaurants and other business owners in Fenton Village, which in turn benefits the overall community. I hope you will join us for this worthwhile event Sunday, June 2nd. Also mark your calendars for our Silver Spring Blues Festival happening Saturday, June 15th. We will kick-off Blues Week at our Blues Week Kick-Off Party Monday, June 10th---this is not to be missed!<br />
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Warm Regards,<br />
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LISA MARTIN<br />
Executive DirectorSilver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-23633910075678331882012-06-26T07:08:00.000-04:002012-06-26T07:08:20.712-04:00SSTCi Thanks 2012 Silver Spring Blues Festival SponsorsSilver Spring Town Center, Inc. wishes to express its appreciation to the many sponsors of the 2012 Silver Spring Blues Week and the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival in Downtown Silver Spring.<br />
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Abyssinia Restaurant<br />
Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation<br />
Atomic Music <br />
Big Greek Cafe<br />
Bombay Gaylord<br />
Courtyard by Marriott<br />
Dale Music<br />
DC Blues Society<br />
DigiPrint Connection<br />
Downtown Silver Spring<br />
Fenton Street Market<br />
Fire Station 1<br />
Frozenyo<br />
Home Properties<br />
Ledo Pizza<br />
Lesaac Cafe<br />
McGinty's Public House<br />
Montgomery Community Media<br />
Monument Bank<br />
Olazzo's<br />
Peterson Cos. <br />
Piratz Tavern<br />
Planet Cotton<br />
Pyramid Atlantic<br />
Safe Silver Spring<br />
Silver Spring Patch<br />
Silver Spring Regional Center<br />
Silver Spring Voice<br />
Statland & Katz Ltd.<br />
The Quarry House<br />
The Society Lounge<br />
Zed's Cafe<br />
ZPizzaSilver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-91662323340315706942012-06-23T05:43:00.001-04:002012-06-23T05:43:06.470-04:00Mary Amato, Ethan Balis, Tebabu Assefa Elected to SSTCi Board of DirectorsAt its June 21, 2012 meeting, the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Board of Directors elected the following individuals as Directors: Mary Amato of Silver Spring, Ethan Balis of Silver Spring, and Tebabu Assefa of Takoma Park.<br />
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We thank Sheryl Brissett-Chapman and Mary Ann Zimmerman for their service on our Board as Directors, and as executive officers of the organization, and we look forward to their continued contributions as members of our Advisory Committee.<br />
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Alan Bowser<br />
President<br />
Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-50102476547747607062012-06-10T10:48:00.000-04:002012-06-10T10:48:47.158-04:00<object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KETgRdASQbc?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KETgRdASQbc?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br />
Cooking With Gas serves both fine acoustic and electric music featuring generous portions of blues seasoned with jazz, swing, gospel and folk that spans most of the 20th century.<br />
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Formed in the Spring of 2011 by a core group of players from the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation (AKA The Barbershop), the acoustic version of CWG includes David "Takoma Dave" Rothman on vocals & blues harp, Bob Dreher & Adam Oppenheim on guitars and Jim "Gutbucketeer" Bunch on washtub bass & washboard.<br />
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Cooking with Gas performed at the 2011 Silver Spring Blues Festival on the Market Stage. They have performed on Silver Spring's Veterans Plaza as part of the Plaza Performance Series and regularly at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring. We are proud that they will return to the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival and will perform at Fire Station 1 as part of the first-ever Silver Spring Blues Week!Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-48330007922752655282012-06-09T20:10:00.001-04:002012-06-09T20:10:02.940-04:00Cooking with Gas Plays Fire Station 1, June 9 from 9 to midnight - A Featured Performance of Silver Spring Blues Week!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWR6CeEnTA5-SUYTseHhba3RNjgTJmPL06pgf4CJxXuE16mEc3C8NpxbnJkQUJFvUBco9AjswohByPSUc77z17Qp0YvpRmc20ro2CrIrWkNHH2nER4ZH30EcqM3h9uvOglzGMNg7tyTRM/s1600/Cooking+with+Gas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="239" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWR6CeEnTA5-SUYTseHhba3RNjgTJmPL06pgf4CJxXuE16mEc3C8NpxbnJkQUJFvUBco9AjswohByPSUc77z17Qp0YvpRmc20ro2CrIrWkNHH2nER4ZH30EcqM3h9uvOglzGMNg7tyTRM/s320/Cooking+with+Gas.jpg" /></a><br />
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See Cooking with Gas "live" at Fire Station 1, from 9 pm to midnight, Saturday, June 9, 2012. Fire Station 1 is at 8131 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910<br />
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Cooking With Gas serves both fine acoustic and electric music featuring generous portions of blues seasoned with jazz, swing, gospel and folk that spans most of the 20th century.<br />
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Formed in the Spring of 2011 by a core group of players from the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation (AKA The Barbershop), the acoustic version of CWG includes David “Takoma Dave” Rothman on vocals & blues harp, Bob Dreher & Adam Oppenheim on guitars and Jim “Gutbucketeer” Bunch on washtub bass & washboard.<br />
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Cooking with Gas performed at the 2011 Silver Spring Blues Festival on the Market Stage. They have performed on Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza as part of the Plaza Performance Series and regularly at El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring. We are proud that they will return to the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival and will perform at Fire Station 1 as part of the first-ever Silver Spring Blues Week!<br />Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-877914335591712152012-06-09T09:00:00.000-04:002012-06-09T09:43:02.704-04:00Jonny Grave Kicks-Off Silver Spring Blues Week 2012<object width="480" height="345"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A8XCez5FB-w?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A8XCez5FB-w?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br />
Silver Spring's own Jonny Grave was the featured artist at the opening reception for the 2012 Silver Spring Blues Week at Pyramid Atlantic.<br />
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Nearly 150 people joined Silver Spring Town Center, Inc at Pyramid Atlantic to celebrate the first-ever Silver Spring Blues Week. SSTCi Board members Don Berkemeyer, Wanda Whiteside, Gloria Bonilla, Mary Ann Zimmerman, Graciela Jaschek, Reemberto Rodriguez, Beth Wong, and Alan Bowser welcomed friends, family, community representatives and Blues Festival performers to the packed house. Special thanks to Jose Dominguez and our friends at Pyramid Atlantic for their help and hospitality.<br />
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Guests were treated to bluesy cocktails, and delicious food from several of Silver Spring's best restaurants including Lesaac Cafe, Zed's Cafe, Piratz Tavern, Gharab-al Kabob, the Big Greek Cafe, and ZPizza.<br />
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For more information about Silver Spring Blues Week or the Silver Spring Blues Festival, visit <a href="http://www.silverspringblues.com">www.silverspringblues.com</a><br />
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See & hear more Jonny Grave at <a href="http://jonnygrave.com/">http://jonnygrave.com/</a>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-12565286709819772452012-06-07T22:08:00.000-04:002012-06-07T22:20:00.618-04:00Silver Spring Town Center Teams with Fenton Street Market for Silver Spring Blues Festival<div style="text-align: center;">
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Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. is proud to partner again with Silver Spring's favorite destination, the Fenton Street Market, for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival.</div>
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On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Fenton Street Market will host the Blues Festival's "Market Stage" for an exciting series of performances by the region's leading acoustic blues artists. <br />
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This is the second year that Fenton Street Market has supported metro Washington's fastest growing and most popular grassroots blues festival.<br />
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This year, the Market Stage will be produced by Willie Leebel of the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation.<br />
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The Market Stage schedule follows:<br />
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10 am Cooking with Gas</div>
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11 am Gina DeSimone & the Moaners</div>
12 pm The Sheryl Sears Trio<br />
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1 pm Swampcandy</div>
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2 pm The Archie Edwards Blues Ensemble</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We're pleased to announce the beginning of Silver Spring's first-ever "Silver Spring Blues Week!" </span><br />
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<span>Check out the list below for Blues Week Musical Performances, Activities, and Blues Week Food & Drink Specials.<br />
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<span>Friday, June 8 - 6 to 9 pm - Starring "<strong>Jonny Grave</strong>"
- Festival Kick-off Party and Fundraiser at Pyramid Atlantic. $10 in
advance, $15 at the door. Contact Lisa@silverspringtowncenter.com for
more information. </span></div>
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<span>Saturday, June 9 - 9 pm to 12 am - Starring "<strong>Cooking with Gas</strong>" - Fire Station 1</span></div>
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<span>Tuesday, June 12 - 7 to 9 pm - Starring "<strong>Snakehead Run</strong>" - Veterans Plaza<br />
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<span>Wednesday, June 13 - 7 to 9 pm - Starring "<strong>Harmonica Blu Band</strong>" - Veterans Plaza</span></div>
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<span>Wednesday, June 13 - 7 to 9 pm - <strong>Blues Trivia Night</strong> - Fire Station 1</span></div>
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<span>Thursday, June 14 - 8 to 11 pm - Starring "<strong>Patty Reese</strong>" - McGinty's Public House<br />
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<span>Saturday, June 16 - 10 am to 9 pm - <strong>4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring</strong> on the Fountain Stage and the Market Stage. </span></div>
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<span>Saturday, June 16 - 10 pm - Starring "<strong>Hard Swimmin' Fish</strong>" - McGinty's Public House</span></div>
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<span>Saturday, June 16 - 9 pm - Starring "<strong>Robert Lighthouse</strong>" - Zed's Cafe </span></div>
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<u><strong><span>Food & Drink Specials - Silver Spring Blues Week.</span></strong></u></div>
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<span>Ask for Silver Spring Blues Festival Specials at these participating restaurants! </span></div>
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<li><span>Abyssinia, </span><span>8221 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910</span></li>
<li><span>Austin Grille, 919 Ellsworth Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910 </span></li>
<li><span>Bombay Gaylord, 8401 Georgia Avenue # 1 Silver Spring, MD 20910</span></li>
<li><span>Copper Canyon Grill, 928 Ellsworth Dr Silver Spring, MD 20910</span></li>
<li><span>Fire Station 1, 8131 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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<li><span>Frozenyo, 935 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20910
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<li><span>McGinty's Public House, 911 Ellsworth Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910</span></li>
<li><span>Olazzo's, 8235 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 </span></li>
<li><span>Piratz Tavern, 8402 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910</span></li>
<li><span>Quarry House Tavern, 8401 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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<li><span>The Society Lounge,
8229 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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<li><span>Zed's Cafe, 8225 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910</span></li>
</ul>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-78871520704786341392012-05-26T10:50:00.000-04:002012-06-07T22:11:00.677-04:00Schedule of Performances - 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival, June 16, 10am to 9pm<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>The 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown
Silver Spring takes place on Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 10 am to 9 pm on two
stages!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><u>Schedule of Performances</u></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the Fountain Stage (2pm to 9pm)<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2pm Warner Williams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">230pm School
of Rock Playin’ the Blues</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nate
Foley and FLLD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4pm Moonshine
Society Band</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5pm Fast
Eddie & the Slowpokes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6pm DC
Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7pm The
Unruly Blues Band</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8pm Clarence
“The Blues Man” Turner </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the Market Stage (10am to 3pm)<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10am Cooking with Gas</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">11am Gina DeSimone & the Moaners</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">12pm The Sheryl Sears Trio</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1pm Swampcandy</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2pm The Archie Edwards Blues Ensemble</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10pm After Party at McGinty's "Hard Swimmin' Fish</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7pm-10pm<strong> Acoustic Music at Zed's Cafe</strong></span></div>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-77862797852858789292012-05-26T10:34:00.001-04:002012-05-26T21:49:50.465-04:00Ida Campbell, Cortney Hicks, Ted Kelly to Host 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival, June 16, 10am - 9 pm<span style="font-family: inherit;">We're very proud to announce our celebrity hosts for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring: WPFW-FM's Ida Campbell, Majic 102.3's Cortney Hicks, and andmagazine.com's Ted Kelly.</span><br />
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<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="http://ronemymajicdc.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/268294_2114514776436_6918565_n.jpeg" src="http://ronemymajicdc.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/268294_2114514776436_6918565_n.jpeg" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Majic 102.3's Cortney Hicks</strong>. Born and raised in Motown, Cortney "BabyGirl"
Hicks knew early on in life that her love of music would lead to a career in
the entertainment industry. While attending Michigan State University she took
an internship at a local radio station in 1994. Cortney's natural delivery and
ability to connect with listeners quickly provided an opportunity for her to
join the full-time on air staff. Upon graduation in 1995, she relocated to
Chicago and joined the WEJM staff as the new Midday Host. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After a very successful three year run in Chicago, she was
invited to return home to Detroit and serve as a part of the Morning Show team
on WJLB from 1997-2000. Cortney's love for Chicago took her back in 2001 to
serve as Midday Host and to assist in launching WPWX. Through hard work and
dedication, Cortney was soon promoted to the coveted Morning Show Host position
in 2005 making her the first female in Chicago radio history to headline a
Morning Show.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">As the radio industry continued to change, Cortney
identified the need to be in radio management as a means to further her career.
In 2007 she relocated to Mobile, AL and joined the WBLX team as Assistant
Program Director and Midday Host. Recently, Cortney expanded her media career
to include TV as the entertainment reporter for the NBC affiliate in Mobile,
AL.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout the years Cortney has and continues to mentor
many who have gone on to attain major success in the media industry. Known for
her great celebrity interviews, community involvement and youth advocacy
efforts, she is excited about serving as Midday Host on MAJIC 102.3.</span><br />
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<strong style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618860614358709490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8P5UnjNoRNXFKODtCfUg2mqQvjQ_lQM4lIgjL6C-SIe9D8mVfGszWPSnoj0Z9XkrlO0acEIqXqKqfpXZPaOnUDaeO4eUAxGRry44AaOv1ITCvY4RjZq7L79RE_8IMt6ECxfhKk9Sonns/s320/IdaCampbell.jpg" style="display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 256px;" /></strong><strong>WPFW-FM's Ida Campbell</strong>. Ida Campbell, born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and raised in Washington,
DC, has been singing all her life. Ida’s Blues Nation Band was formed
in 2008 to bring a distinctive blues and R&B sound like no one
else’s. Ida’s finds her musical inspiration in artists like B.B. King,
Bobby Blue Bland, and ZZ Hill among others. In addition to the blues
guitar masters, she also emulates the spirit and energy of Aretha
Franklin, Etta James, KoKo Taylor, Barbara Carr, Denise LaSalle, Tina
Turner and Betty Wright.<br />
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Ida brings a spirited, invigorating,
soul shaking presence and masters the kind of sound of blues that will
affect you to the bone. Blues Nation is comprised of professional
musicians from the District, Maryland and Virginia that have played with
Grammy and Grammy-nominated artists and international acts. <br />
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We are pleased to welcome Ida Campbell back to her 4th Silver Spiring Blues Festival. She has been our celebrity host since the beginning of the Festival. In 2010, she performed with her fantastic blues band, "Ida Campbell & the Blues Nation." She also has served as Montgomery Community Media's on-air host for interviews of our Silver Spring Blues Festival performers.<br />
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<strong>Ted Kelly</strong>. Ted Kelly, an internationally recognized digital media pioneer,
brings his unique interview style, commentary and proven ear for new
talent to AND Magazine. Ted Kelly’s over two decades at the forefront of
music and media ranges from major market, national and international
morning radio personality to executive management for some of the
world’s largest media companies in New York, Washington DC and globally.
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As Program Director of the world's first and only global pop
music channel, WorldSpace Satellite Radio’s “UPop”, heard in 134
countries around the world and in America on XM, AOL and DirecTV, Ted
Kelly assembled an international air staff with radio stars broadcasting
live 24/7 from studios in Johannesburg, LA, Washington DC, London,
Singapore, India and Dubai.
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As Senior Vice President of Global Content Promotions and Events
for WorldSpace Global and US XM Channels, Ted Kelly was personally
responsible for dozens of satellite radio firsts, including the first
global concert broadcasts live from Europe, NYC, South Africa, India and
Singapore, and daily broadcasts to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. His
live backstage coverage of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremonies, America's Virgin Mobile Music Festival, the global radio
hosting of The Annual Brit Awards, Mandela's 90th Birthday 46664, The
Concert For Diana, We are The Future in Rome, as well as Live 8 and Live
Earth are all considered broadcasting benchmarks.
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Ted Kelly is a Senior Music Editor at <a href="http://www.andmagazine.com/contributors/81_ted_kelly.html">andmagazine.com</a>.Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-41273652307797144252012-05-26T10:05:00.000-04:002012-05-26T10:05:30.792-04:00Update - 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring!<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown
Silver Spring is less than a month away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here’s an update.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We kick off the Festival and first-ever “Silver Spring Blues
Week” with a fundraising/ticketed event at Pyramid Atlantic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Executive Director, </span>Lisa Martin, has arranged an exciting
three-hour program that includes food, drink and live music performed by Jonny
Grave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets are $10 in advance, $15
at the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Get advance tickets for this event on <a href="http://tinyurl.com/859sudp">PayPal</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our first-ever “Silver Spring Blues Week” includes live
blues performances, and food and drink specials throughout downtown Silver
Spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As of today, the venues include Fire
Station 1, Zev’s Café, McGinty’s, and more. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> SSTCi</span> has plans to present blues bands on
Veterans Plaza during that week, and we expect to present popular
singer/songwriter Patty Reece & David Chappelle at McGinty’s on Thursday
night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Festival takes place on Saturday, June 16, from 10 am to
9 pm on two stages—the Fountain Stage on Ellsworth Drive, and the Market State
on Veterans Plaza at the Fenton Street Market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Like last year, we’ll have acoustic blues music on the Market Stage,
with some incredible performers including Eleanor Ellis, Ruben Dobbs of
Swampcandy, Sheryl Sears, Gina DeSimone, and the Archie Edwards Blues
Ensemble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our thanks go to the Archie
Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation for producing the Market Stage program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Performances on the Market Stage go from 10
am to 3 pm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the Fountain Stage, we’ll have a dizzyingly array of
acoustic & electric blues performances from 2 pm to 9 pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting at 2 pm, we have a solo guitar
performance from NEA honoree Warner Williams, followed by the School of Rock,
Nate Foley & FLLD, the Moonshine Society, Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes,
The Unruly Blues Band, the DC Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey, and, for
the finale, Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner. Our celebrity hosts for the 4th Annual Blues Festival are Ida Campbell of WPFW-FM, returning for her 4th Festival, Majic 102.3 radio personality Cortney Hicks, and Ted Kelly of andmagazine.com.</span></div>
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popular group “Hard Swimmin’ Fish” starting at 10 pm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more information, visit <a href="http://www.silverspringblues.com/">www.silverspringblues.com</a></span></div>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-60223844687110168672012-05-26T09:52:00.001-04:002012-05-26T09:52:56.916-04:00Kick Off Silver Spring Blues Week with a Party at Pyramid Atlantic, Friday, June 8, 6-9pmSilver Spring Town Center Inc invites you to our Blues Week Kick-off Party at Pyramid Atlantic Friday, June 8th, 6pm-9pm!<br /> <br /><span class="text_exposed_show"> SSTCi IS PAINTING THE TOWN BLUE!<br /> <br />
Join us for a festive evening celebrating the Blues as we kick-off
Silver Spring Blues Week at Pyramid Atlantic. Mix and mingle with other
Blues aficionados, sip Bluesy cocktails, savor an array of h'ors
d'ouevres, do some Blues-themed art activities and of course enjoy some
live Blues music featuring Silver Spring's own Johnny Grave!<br /> <br />
Your $10 ticket includes a Blues-themed cocktail, h'ors d'ouevres,
hands-on art activities and live Blues music! During the party, you can
also get adorned in a Blues-themed henna tattoo from Bhava's Henna. <br /> <br />
Feel free to come dressed in blue jeans and other blue attire. Also
consider getting a blue manicure or pedicure at Spa Mesu in celebration
of Blues Week! <br /> <br /> Space is very limited for this event, so order your tix today at no extra cost!<br /> <br /> WHAT: Blues Festival Week Kick-Off Party<br /> <br /> WHERE: Pyramid Atlantic,8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring<br /> <br /> WHEN: Friday, June 8, 6pm-9pm<br /> <br /> RSVP/INFO: <span> lisa@silverspringtowncente</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>r.com<br /> <br /> TIX: Only $10 in advance through <a href="http://www.paypal.com/" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "MAQFWG2cX", event, bagof(null));" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.paypal.com</a><span>. Make payment to silverspringtowncenter.com</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>; $15 at the door. Space is very limited for this event, so order today through our Paypal page by clicking here:</span>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-586496443943632512012-05-10T12:02:00.001-04:002012-05-10T12:14:37.040-04:00SSTCi Thanks Our Sponsors for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. thanks the sponsors for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring!</strong></span><br />
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Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-82657436639046458302012-05-09T13:31:00.001-04:002012-05-09T13:33:45.548-04:00Silver Spring Blues Festival 2012 - The Line Up<b>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.
presents
The 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival
at Downtown Silver Spring
Saturday, June 16, 2012 </b><br />
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<u><b>On the Fountain Stage</b></u><br />
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<b>Warner Williams</b><br />
<b>School of Rock</b><br />
<b>Nate Foley & FLLD</b><br />
<b>Moonshine Society</b><br />
<b>Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes</b><br />
<b>DC Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey </b><br />
<b>The Unruly Blues Band </b><br />
<b>Silver Spring Jams </b><br />
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<u><b>Mistress of Ceremonies </b></u><br />
<b>Ida Campbell </b><br />
<b>WPFW-FM Radio Personality
Host, Don't Forget the Blues
</b><b> </b><br />
<u><b>On the Market Stage</b></u><br />
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<b>Archie Edwards Blues Ensemble </b><br />
<b>Sheryl Sears Trio </b><br />
<b>Gina DeSimone & the Moaners </b><br />
<b>Cooking with Gas </b><br />
<b>Swampcandy
</b><b> </b><br />
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<b>Sponsored by
Downtown Silver Spring ▪ DC Blues Society ▪
Statland & Katz Ltd ▪ Monument Bank ▪ Home Properties ▪
Montgomery Community Media▪
Prudential Foundation ▪ Courtyard by Marriott ▪
Fenton Street Market ▪ Pyramid Atlantic ▪ McGinty's Public House
Atomic Music ▪ Silver Spring Voice ▪ Silver Spring Patch ▪ Safe Silver Spring ▪ Dale Music
Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation ▪
Silver Spring Regional Services Center ▪
Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.</b><br />
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<b>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.silverspringblues.com/">www.silverspringblues.com</a> </b>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-50771802087864425692012-05-09T09:34:00.001-04:002012-06-09T09:00:54.977-04:00Dimitri Reeves Performs at Taste the World in Fenton Village<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CSWiUo8ATfE" width="450"></iframe>
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The Taste the World in Fenton Village stage, produced by SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin, featured a wide array of music from around the globe, including Latin, jazz, reggae, Persian percussion, rock, blues as well as Eastern Standard Time headlining!
For more information about Taste the World, visit the website at <a href="http://www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org/">www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org</a>
This program is a production of the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.
Visit our blog at <a href="http://www.silverspringtowncenter.blogspot.com/">www.silverspringtowncenter.blogspot.com</a>, follow us on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sstowncenter">www.twitter.com/sstowncenter</a> or on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/8305814081/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/8305814081/</a>Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-72360627342823157222012-05-08T10:07:00.002-04:002012-05-08T10:10:15.355-04:00Taste the World in Fenton Village - A Huge Success!The 2nd Annual Taste the World in Fenton Village was held Sunday, May 6, 2012. Sponsored by the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, with assistance from the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc., the Taste the World event brought scores of Silver Spring residents and visitors to the many restaurants of the Fenton Village area of Silver Spring.
Two dozen restaurants featuring cuisine from around the globe were showcased. Unlike other tasting events assembled on sidewalks or public lots, Taste the World welcomes participants into restaurants to sample not just their specialties but their special atmosphere. Restaurants offer appetizers or small tasting plates at a minimal cost of $2 to $5 apiece.
The Taste the World in Fenton Village stage, produced by SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin, featured a wide array of music from around the globe, including Latin, jazz, reggae, Persian percussion, rock, blues as well as Eastern Standard Time headlining!
For more information about this program, visit the website at <a href="http://www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org">www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org</a>
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Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-47721003001226230452012-04-30T21:04:00.001-04:002012-04-30T21:11:58.140-04:00Take a Trip Around the World ... in Silver Spring at the 2nd Annual Taste the World in Fenton Village!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sample foods from 24 international restaurants – all within a few blocks! Come to Taste the World in Fenton Village, Sunday, May 6, from 1pm to 5pm. Call 240-832-3078 or go to www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org.
Event attendees will pick up their special Taste the World “passports” at Parking Lot 3 on Fenton Street between Thayer and Silver Spring avenues beginning at 1pm. Restaurants will offer appetizers and small tasting plates at $2 to $5 a piece.
Hosted by the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, with help from Silver Spring Town Center Inc., the Taste the World in Fenton Village stage will feature a wide array of music from around the globe, including jazz, rock, and blues as well as Eastern Standard Time headlining with a festive Caribbean beat!Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-51869517686535885722012-04-25T10:44:00.000-04:002012-04-25T10:44:10.982-04:00Fenton Street Market Returns to Veterans Plaza, Saturday, April 28, 2012!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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FSM has been out measuring and re-measuring the plaza, getting ready for the sold out Opening Day market on April 28th! To kick off in style, they will have more than 60 vendors selling everything from unique artwork to bonsai trees to handmade jewelry and everything in between.
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They are looking forward to starting a new tradition this year: ringing in the start of the market. Stop by right at 10:00am to help ring the new market bell! Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will be there to ring in the new market season and make the first purchase of the year. Please join us in this celebration of local entrepreneurship!
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Then, stay at the market to see local talent perform: Israel Dempsey will play her guitar from 10:00am – noon and FSM favorites Snakehead Run go on at 2:00pm. And our friends at Pyramid Atlantic will be teaching us how to do screen printing from noon – 2:00 pm.Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-35889176377169819622012-04-19T16:35:00.003-04:002012-04-19T16:40:48.303-04:00SSTCi Events Helping to Boost Business in Downtown Silver Spring!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuj3V05ODoAQA3sN_7-KN3TQ2vXhL7k01C7XUJXp2PnydXrsStAOW4cEOJY3MtJ6tGeTOau6_0Eonci39wUG4WAOdgEEuu1avJDGJWU9bwhr5dY8q705iNl2u3hPpT5EFfMNGBw899qve/s1600/ZPizzaPizza.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuj3V05ODoAQA3sN_7-KN3TQ2vXhL7k01C7XUJXp2PnydXrsStAOW4cEOJY3MtJ6tGeTOau6_0Eonci39wUG4WAOdgEEuu1avJDGJWU9bwhr5dY8q705iNl2u3hPpT5EFfMNGBw899qve/s320/ZPizzaPizza.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733214332251483538" /></a><br />"The Twilight Tuesdays concert series is a great idea---and great for area business! I have seen an increase of inside sales from last year, including a 10% increase on the first night of the Twilight Tuesdays performance series. Hopefully with the nicer weather, we will see an even stronger turn-out." - Eric Rose, General Manager<br /><br />About ZPizza: zpizza was founded in the art colony of Laguna Beach, California, where creativity and craftsmanship have flourished for almost a century. So it comes as no surprise that our critically acclaimed pizza is a true Laguna original. A passion for great food is why we start with dough made from 100% organic wheat flour prepared fresh every day, hand-thrown and fire-baked until uniquely crisp. Our zest for quality continues when the toppings go on. We combine select ingredients using award-winning skim mozzarella from Wisconsin, certified organic tomato sauce, MSG-free pepperoni, additive-free sausage, and fresh produce. Our gourmet salads and sandwiches are just as delicious. We hope you enjoy our authentic and unique recipes as much as we enjoy making them for you. <br /><br />ZPizza is located in Downtown Silver Spring on Fenton just across from Veterans Plaza. For more info: www.zpizza.com.Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-16453203135414720682012-04-16T14:01:00.007-04:002012-04-16T15:08:00.226-04:00TWILIGHT TUESDAYS: Alternative rock band SHOCK HOLIDAY Tuesday, April 17, 7p-9p!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58d-KA7Zr0DcyMKXZtxh6g2zrGtaTdgQ-yVl1w4Dok1Xcy1Fp8PcckhYyiS5HqhESVTscEHM28mNii-rSAIBTROut2X4mCF982xWCfI7KH7CfAj-7IqiSE41_wuv90jwunNrPVJK4ZM1w/s1600/ShockHoliday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58d-KA7Zr0DcyMKXZtxh6g2zrGtaTdgQ-yVl1w4Dok1Xcy1Fp8PcckhYyiS5HqhESVTscEHM28mNii-rSAIBTROut2X4mCF982xWCfI7KH7CfAj-7IqiSE41_wuv90jwunNrPVJK4ZM1w/s320/ShockHoliday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732077396121010962" /></a><br />Shock Holiday is an ultra modern progressive rock band out of suburban Maryland. Originality is the only musical formula, staying true to influences, with a fresh hard rock sound like no other. The end result is a modern rock story that can take you to the darkest corner of your imagination and paint a beautiful melodic picture on the way. <br /><br />Shock Holiday's debut album is mixed with great radio hits, dark ballads and in-your-face dirty rock. Founding members Chris (vocals) and Steve (guitars) have worked hard for many years to craft and perfect this project in hopes of sharing it with new fans. The current lineup was completed in early 2011, with the addition of Zo on bass and Alli on drums. Members came from previous bands such as Project 13, Krazy 8s, and Luvrayzr, bringing many different musical backgrounds and influences.<br /><br />Check out Shock Holiday's groundbreaking self-titled debut album as well as the epic music video for "A Stranger Among Us." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bEY7r5CZRk<br /><br />For more info, visit: http://www.reverbnation.com/shockholiday#Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-71618109924861083172012-04-16T12:48:00.005-04:002012-04-16T13:49:57.427-04:00TWILIGHT TUESDAYS: 13 year-old Electric Guitarist Isaiah "Izzy" Lemons Tuesday, April 17, 7p-9p!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTt2pG9wMHpJduOJoKFPiaYlOYMW7lNnBZGS180hL7MZd8YhujYLdg5-45GJEeqE0flUPxq8DFdcrF_XTFueeUwED-xQqxW0gV5_nhlDrBF9FPAZVJUyWrTE4ZfnOqIwGVsSjVhrmK9CMv/s1600/IzzyLemons.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTt2pG9wMHpJduOJoKFPiaYlOYMW7lNnBZGS180hL7MZd8YhujYLdg5-45GJEeqE0flUPxq8DFdcrF_XTFueeUwED-xQqxW0gV5_nhlDrBF9FPAZVJUyWrTE4ZfnOqIwGVsSjVhrmK9CMv/s320/IzzyLemons.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732057263247848978" /></a><br />An astoundingly gifted 13-year-old prodigy, Isaiah "Izzy" Lemons is a self-taught electric guitarist who plays Blues, Rock and R&B. Inspired by Slash, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, KISS, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Orianthi, BB King and Ozzy Osbourne, Izzy has been described as "an old soul who plays like an aged guitarist." <br /><br />Although Izzy has only just recently started performing, he has already wowed a variety of crowds throughout the area. On April 18, 2010 he first debuted playing "I Love Rock n' Roll" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" at the New Deal Café in Greenbelt, MD. In the past year, he has performed on The National Mall at the World Child Festival where he won 2nd place! He performed at the International Festival and the Afro-Caribbean Festival in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Isaiah gave a standing ovation performance at the Baltimore Apollo where the audience voted him to the finale and on September 24, 2011, he walked away with the title of "King of Guitar" and the 2011 Baltimore Apollo winner! On October 28, 2011, Isaiah had the honor of performing live, the "Redemption Song," with Junior Marvin & some of the Original Wailers at A Taste of New Orleans in DC during a benefit concert fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research & Homeless Veterans. Isaiah performed at the Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon on March 16th & 17th in Washington, DC for a crowd of over 20,000! On May 5th, Isaiah will be the show opener for Chuck Brown, "Godfather of Go-Go" at the Harlem Renaissance Festival in Landover, Md. Later this year, the unveiling of "Izzy Wear by Front Page Gear," will be revealed, which will include a variety of shirts, hoodies and T-shirts.<br /><br />Check him out playing Jimi Hendrix' Purple Haze: <br /><br />For more info about Izzy, visit: http://isaiahplaysguitar.webs.com/Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-917821037663301272.post-71529896451404085852012-04-13T01:31:00.006-04:002012-04-13T02:07:13.158-04:00SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin Provides Testimony to County Council at Budget Hearings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQknA0J3OSsSwyRnfbJmcqOBrhVMnCP2SWSEjhDEWZ669vLYz3DLprqR3Pfe2C6Pe4hFZ_dOgqI-g6Cv7iEv0cWGxl-AyPapUGsxDnx0og2AroOh-g_8F3Rr3rk0FOmJzhat_6z5uzcBE/s1600/CountyHearings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQknA0J3OSsSwyRnfbJmcqOBrhVMnCP2SWSEjhDEWZ669vLYz3DLprqR3Pfe2C6Pe4hFZ_dOgqI-g6Cv7iEv0cWGxl-AyPapUGsxDnx0og2AroOh-g_8F3Rr3rk0FOmJzhat_6z5uzcBE/s320/CountyHearings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730762678305771282" /></a><br />Testimony of<br />Lisa Martin, Executive Director<br />Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.<br />On the Montgomery County Executive’s<br />Proposed FY13 Operating Budget<br />April 12, 2012<br /><br />Council President Berliner and Members of the Montgomery County Council, Good Evening.<br /><br />My name is Lisa Martin. I am the Executive Director of the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc., a community based non-profit organization in Silver Spring, which provides innovative arts, entertainment and educational programming for the community in the Silver Spring Civic Building and on Veterans Plaza.<br /><br />On behalf of the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to speak with you this evening.<br /><br />The mission of Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. is to provide a vibrant, inclusive and engaging community gathering place that enriches the lives of residents of the Greater Silver Spring area. Embracing the racial and cultural diversity of the region, the organization seeks to educate, entertain, inspire and involve people while encouraging and supporting the building of a creative, compassionate and caring community.<br /><br />The Silver Spring Town Center Inc. (SSTCi) is the result of a long process of community involvement and engagement to support the development of downtown Silver Spring. Established in 2004, SSTCi was created to infuse community spirit and involvement in the new Silver Spring Civic Building and on Veterans Plaza. <br /><br />And we are pleased to report that this engagement has been very successful and very well received by our neighbors, our visitors, our partners in the County Government, and our friends throughout the business community. <br /><br />SSTCi is proud to be part of the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in Silver Spring, and we have had the honor to present scores of artistic performances of music, dance, spoken word and other creative forms of expression to the County’s residents and visitors throughout the year.<br /><br />I know that some of you have enjoyed many of our programs and activities—including our popular <span style="font-style:italic;">Silver Spring Blues Festival</span>, our <span style="font-style:italic;">Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert</span>, our <span style="font-style:italic;">Plaza Performances</span> on the Veterans Plaza, our <span style="font-style:italic;">Evening with the Stars</span>, as well as our monthly <span style="font-style:italic;">Arts Salon</span> and the <span style="font-style:italic;">Jefferson Café</span>, a collaboration with the <span style="font-style:italic;">Paul Peck Institute at Montgomery College</span>.<br /><br />In his proposed FY13 Recommended Budget, County Executive Leggett has included modest grant funds for SSTCi and its community-based programming. With these funds, we could leverage private sector resources, and continue to support programs for youth and people of all ages, as well as engage the diverse communities in our area and to showcase the array of artistic talent of Montgomery County residents.<br /><br />We hope the County Council will agree that SSTCi deserves the support the County Executive has recommended for the FY13 Budget, and, in doing so, support our good works in this vibrant, exciting and important part of Montgomery County. <br /><br />Our website is www.silverspringtowncenter.com <br /><br />Thank you very much, and we hope to see you in our “community living room” in Downtown Silver Spring!Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05621883245958870269noreply@blogger.com0