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Kids, Parks & Performing Arts Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. • June 23 – July 28, 2009
This FREE family entertainment series – now in its 20th year - rotates to a different neighborhood park each week and offers a variety of hour-long performing arts experiences to delight ALL AGES. Bring along a lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating. All performances are held outdoors, weather permitting. To verify location and obtain directions call 240-314-8682 after 6:30 p.m. on the day of the show.

June 23—Chesapeake Saxophone Ensemble Saxophone Colors: Introducing the Saxophone Family Listen to the versatile sounds of four different saxophones: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone and learn why these instruments are woodwinds, not brass. The musicians will lead the audience on an exploration of creativity, imagination, mood and feeling. Location: King Farm, 401 Watkins Pond Blvd. Rain Site: Glenview Mansion
June 30—The Guzheng Society Experience Chinese culture through traditional guzheng music. Featured in the opening ceremonies of the Bejing Olympics, these unique zither-like instruments will entertain and fascinate children of all ages. Location: Twinbrook Community Rec Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway Rain Site: Twinbrook Community Rec Center
July 7—Spinny Johnson, former Harlem Globetrotter How the heck does he do that? Join Spinny Johnson for an upbeat, dynamic and hands-on program that features fun and incredible basketball skills while teaching the importance of education, respect, goal setting, determination and perseverance. Audience participation encouraged. Location: Lincoln Park Rec Center, 357 Frederick Ave. Rain Site: Lincoln Park Rec Center
July 14—Charm City and Heater Skate Board Demo Teams The question is: will we get to see a nollie tray flip or a crooked grind? Straight from Baltimore, these two awesome teams will amaze and astound even the most jaded boarder. Learn some tricks and watch the team members fly. Location: Rockville Skate Park, Welsh Park, 355 Martins Lane behind the Swim Center Rain Site: Rain date July 16
July 21—David Fisher “The Rope Warrior” “What Zorro is to the sword, David Fisher is to the rope!” says the Chicago Sun Times. The Rope Warrior is the current Guinness World Record holder for the most "Rump Jumps" (jumping rope while reclining on his bottom) in one minute: 56. Come watch these astonishing tricks and try a few yourself. Location: Thomas Farm Community Center, Fallsgrove Drive at the intersection of West Montgomery Avenue Rain Site: Thomas Farm Community Center
July 28—Nada Brahma Come out for this world music concert and experience musical styles from around the globe. This is a musical party with a message, a whirlwind of song and audience fun! Location: Calvin Park, 1248 Gladstone Drive Rain Site: Glenview Mansion


For more information, call the Department of Recreation and Parks at 240-314-8600.