RAMBLING ROSE: Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.!

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Hello to all of you, Honey Child! We got a hell-la-va weekend. Everybody is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and they should. This is an exciting weekend with parades, shows, breakfasts and special events. I love it.

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Sandra Martin, CEO of Marleigh Realty and Trust Promotions LLC will be the host of a Live Entertainment Brunch on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring live local and natural entertainment of Gospel, Jazz, Blues and Jazz at the Best Western Hotel Travel (formerly Toby’s Dinner Theater) 5625 O’Donnell Street; hosted by Comedian “Howard G.” Vendors are welcome. For more information, call 410-845-0638.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum will showcase the 150th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation and the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. These milestones underscore their MLK Birthday Weekend Celebration. With a theme of service, the museum commemorates Dr. King with music, performances, lectures, and more January 18-20.

Charm City Jazz presents “The Winter Smooth Jazz Dinner & Concert featuring Jaared Arosemena, David P. Stevens, Chelsey Green, and Fahrenheit on Saturday, January 18, 6 p.m. at the Boston Street Dinner Theater, 5625 O’Donnell Street. For more information and tickets, call 443-421-2070.

The Emmanuel Court No. 4; Heroines of Jericho, P.H.A. is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City Resort Casino on Monday, January 20. Buses will depart at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. leaving from 1-70 Security Park & Ride and 1-95 North, exit 89 Park & Ride. For more information, call 443-956-9693 or 443-686-1921.

The Baltimore Rotary Club will host their Annual Oyster & Bull Roast on Saturday, January 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fifth Regiment Armory, 219 W. 29th Division Street. For more information, email Howard Weisberg at howard@hbwins.com.

Now you know that Baltimore City will not be left out of this celebration. The city is sponsoring the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade featuring regional marching bands, color guards, steppers, equestrian units, dance squads, civic organizations, and of course floats. The parade steps off on Monday, January 20th starting at 12 noon at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street, continuing south on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. I will see you there.

Well my dear friends, it is about that time. Have a lot of fun this weekend and enjoy a peaceful holiday. Remember if you need me, just call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS”