O’Malley’s March, the band featuring Governor Martin O’Malley, will be playing 2 shows on December 20 at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis. Tickets go on sale today at noon.

Canton Wine and Jazz Festival
For Immediate Release
9/26/09
2009 First Annual Canton Wine and Jazz Festival

The Canton Community Association, O’Donnell Business District Association and Republic National Distributors are teaming up to sponsor Canton’s first Wine and Jazz Festival to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, rain or shine on O’Donnell Square in Canton, Maryland just four blocks from the waterfront in Baltimore!

The festival, aimed at providing exciting ways to experience some of the most versatile grape varietals from around the world, jazz bands to include the music of The Larry Brown Quartet, Cold Spring Jazz Quartet, and Carl Filipiak and the Jimi Jazz Band along with various Canton retailers, and specials from local restaurants the day of the event.

You’re sure to find something for everyone at this event! In addition the great jazz bands, there will be traveling street performers and an interactive children’s area.

Tickets will be $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event, kids 12 and under free. Your ticket will include 10 wine tastings tickets with additional tickets for sale at the event to festival participants who would like to experience wines of more complex varietals and to purchase your favorites by the glass. In addition, you will be able to purchase your favorite wines by the bottle at discounted prices to take home and enjoy!

Proceeds will go to the Canton Community Association to fund projects to improve the neighborhood!

Please come out and enjoy the day!

For ticket sales, free parking details and more information please visit http://www.cantonwinefestival.com or call 410.342.0900.

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Attention All Ukulele Enthusiasts
Don’t Miss Out On The
Greenspring Valley Ukulele Festival
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
From 1:00 – 8:00 pm

At the Inscape Theatre on the campus of Stevenson University, Greenspring Campus.
Free Admission To All Workshops and
7:00pm Gala Concert

Workshop To Include:
* ukulele for beginners
* ukulele ensemble
* spicing it up with advanced chords and substitutions
* ukulele care and feeding
* ukulele tips and tunes
* hawaiian & polynesian music & dance

For additional information contact Jared Denhard at
jdenhard @stevenson.edu

Appalachian Bluegrass will be there with a wide variety ukuleles, books & strings. We’re bringing vintage Martin ukes, handmade ukes by Ken DuBourg, Flukes, Lanakai & Mahalo brands. Look for us in the vendor area!

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Attention All Ukulele Enthusiasts
Ukulele Concert At The
Creative Alliance
at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Avenue

Featuring Ukulele Nouveau with The Fleastompers
Jared Denhard, Victoria Vox & Don Peyton

Friday, July 24th At 8:00 PM
Admission $12.00 at the Door