Wednesday, April 4, 2012

"Lea" at the next Silver Spring Town Center Arts Salon, Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12 noon to 1 pm


Guest Artist: Lea

Topic: How can we create a better world with our art?

LEA's voice and songs have graced the stages of a variety of venues including the John F Kennedy Center, American University, Eddie's Attic, and Harmony Hall. She continues to perform in Europe, where her 5th full length CD was released. LEA's songs have been featured in TV, films and have earned her repeated recognition from the Washington Area Music Association and the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. Now, LEA is entering new territory as a co-founder of bigBEE Records, an independent label dedicated to "making the world a little sweeter, one song at a time." http://www.thisislea.com/

Who’s invited: Fine artists, filmmakers, writers, musicians, photographers, graphic designers, playwrights, poets, and anyone interested in the creative process.

What to bring: Ideas, questions, stories, business cards for networking, and a brown bag lunch and/or drink, if desired.

Where to show up: Silver Spring Civic Building; Silver Spring, MD 20910. We’ll meet in the Colesville Room, 2nd floor. The Civic Building is the new building across from the Majestic Movie Theater, on Ellsworth between Fenton and Cedar. Most meters on the street are one hour only; To mapquest, I suggest you use the address for the Town Square Garage (Garage 61) 801 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, which is right across the Street.

How to RSPV and/or receive notices about upcoming salons: Please join the FB page: SSTC Arts Salon at http://www.facebook.com/groups/111769958927685/

HOST: Mary Amato (Host) is an author, poet, songwriter, musician, and playwright. info@maryamato.com; http://www.maryamato.com/

Monday, April 2, 2012

"Twilight Tuesdays" on the Plaza: Groove Jet (Funky Jazz Fusion) Tuesday, April 3, 7p-9p


"Groove Jet" is a 5 piece "Funky Jazz Fusion" band. The band has been playing private parties and small clubs in the greater Washington area for the better part of the last 10 years. All band members are alum of numerous musical groups and genres that have been performing in the area for the last 40 years. The band leader and founder is keyboardist Garrett Green. The rest of the members in order of joining are Mark Frawley on Trumpet, Mattias Rucht on Drums and Silver Spring residents Don Berkemeyer on Bass, and Willard Morris on Violin. They cover a wide variety tunes from the Monk to Motown. They opened the plaza concerts last year and are very pleased to be here again this year on the first night of the series.

For more info, visit:
www.reverbnation.com/GROOVΕJΕT

Thursday, March 29, 2012

SAVE THE DATE! Silver Spring Blues Festival, Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 10 to 9 pm!


The 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival in Downtown Silver Spring is set for Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Join us at the "Fountain Stage" and the "Market Stage" for a host of exciting acoustic & electric blues performances from the area's hottest musicians.

For more information, check out the Silver Spring Blues Festival website at www.silverspringblues.com

Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Silver Spring Town Center Board of Directors on Veterans Plaza



(l-r) Gloria Bonilla, Lisa Martin (Executive Director), Alan Bowser (President) , Mary Ann Zimmerman (Secretary), Graciela Jaschek, Jack Hewitt, Sheryl Brissett-Chapman (Vice President), Jon Lourie, David Fogel (Treasurer), Don Berkemeyer. Not shown -- Aurelia Martin, Wanda Whiteside, Beth Wong, Mark Kozaki, Rickey Payton, Sr., Reemberto Rodriguez and Lorrie Knight-Major.