With the onset of winter and cold weather, some of you may be singing the blues; which is a lot less fun than listening to them.  Luckily this Saturday there’s a  home remedy in store that can’t be beat.   It’s the 6^th Annual College Park Blues Festival featuring:

– Daddy Mack Blues Band – bringing the blues from Memphis, TN (Washington Post Going Out Guide features Daddy Mack Blues Band)

– Stacy Brooks Blues Band  – DCBS Battle of the Bands Winner – help send them to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge (the ‘American Idol’ of the Blues)

– DC Blues Society Band – featuring talented songstress Ayaba Bey

– Little Bit a Blues – Piedmont Blues with National Endowment for the Arts recipient Warner Williams and WAMMIE Lifetime Achievement Winner Jay Summerour

These great bands and singers are premier in the world of blues and a good show is absolutely guaranteed.  As if that were not enough to entice you out, entry and parking is complete free, there’s food and beverages to go with the show, and there are some excellent door prizes being offered. Prizes include:

 – Paul Reed Smith Guitar and case from Atomic Music

– Tickets to see Aaron Neville or Allen Toussaint

– And gift cards to local establishments

 FREE:   Free entry and free Parking

WHERE:  Ritchie Coliseum on Route 1, College Park, MD 20740

A big thanks to our SPONSORS:

City of College Park, MD, University of Maryland, Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, College Park Arts Exchange, Atomic Music, Shop College Park

This Saturday October 26^th from 10 am 12- pm College Park Youth and Family Services is hosting its annual FREE Halloween celebration.  There will be a haunted hallway, arts and crafts, games, tattoos, face painting, raffle, costume parade, and more!

Location:

4912 Nantucket Road

College Park, MD 20740

Each month the City of College Park’s Department of Planning, Community, and Economic Development publishes a newsletter to update residents and interested parties on the latest development projects, local business happenings, and community events. The newsletters alternate between a Development Update and Business Beat edition.

This month’s newsletter is the Business Beat (click here for the newsletter), which covers local business news including openings, closings, events, and other information of interest. The October edition features news on the opening of Slices Pizza Co. and Terrapin’s Turf as well as a forthcoming furniture store in north College Park.

Let us know which of the “Coming Attractions” you’re most looking forward to in the comments section below.

If you’d like to sign up for the newsletter please use the contact link at the top or bottom of the page.

Join your friends, neighbors, and the whole College Park Community at the 4^th AnnualCollege Park Day event on Saturday, October 19, 2013!

This year’s College Park Day has so much fun planned it’ll blow your socks right off.   With food vendors satisfying sweet to savory cravings with offerings of cupcakes and backyard BBQ, you should come hungry!  There will be entertainment from music to acrobatics and dance. This day is ready for everyone with booths and activities for people of all ages and a special kid zone to entertain the little ones.  On top of all this College Park aviation museum and the Wells Ice Rink is offering free admission to all residents of College Park, students, staff, and faculty (bring your ID). 

And while you’re out enjoying all this event has to offer, remember to give back to your community.  The College Park Community Food Bank will be collecting nonperishable items.  And after the event remember that some of the best restaurants in town are offering 10% discounts.

To see who is participating and learn more about College Park Day visit the official website. http://collegeparkday.wordpress.com/

We hope to see you on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 11am – 3pm at College Park Day!

Seeking a night on the town that includes music, dance, or theatre, good friends and a delicious meal? Then you will be happy to know that a new partnership between two of College Park’s best restaurants and the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center fits the bill perfectly.  New restaurant The Common and local favorite Mulligan’s Grill and Pub are offering a 10% discount to patrons of the Clarice Smith Center.

The Common is conveniently located at the Marriott Inn and Conference Center at University of Maryland University College and a quick stroll away from the performance center. It also provides Complimentary parking and round trip shuttle service to the Center. The Common serves a contemporary mix of American cuisine; explore the menu here.  Located in the clubhouse at the University of Maryland Golf Course, Mulligan’s offers traditional club fare.  Their great view of the gulf course and attentive service will compliment your evening perfectly. Explore the menu here.

Check out the ShopCollegePark events page to stay abreast of upcoming shows and events at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.  To learn more about the partnership and explore more nearby restaurants visit http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu/nearby-restaurants

Enjoy the show!