See our full interview with musician, Jesse Ruben, along with this weekend's not-to-miss festivals, fairs, and shows below.
The Inspiration Behind the Music: An interview with musician, Jesse Ruben
After completing the NYC Marathon, Jesse wanted to spread his inspiration to others and thus he created the song, "We Can". What was originally composed in hopes of motivating people to run ended up meaning much more to countless people than anticipated. The song had reached an elementary school in Vancouver, which asked if he’d come sing the song for their school … and so began “The We Can Project,” which has spread across North America. Jesse began touring the country, visiting schools and inspiring students to always go after their dreams.br
brJust when everything was looking up, Jesse was about to face an unexpected challenge. At the age of 26, Jesse was diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease. Two years without music … two years without performing … two years without anything but hope.
Take a look into what the artist had to say about his incredible journey (full interview).
The Producers
August 4th–September 4th, 8:30 p.m.
brAnnapolis Summer Garden Theatre, an outdoor community theatre in downtown Annapolis
brSweet Charity
August 5th–August 7th, August 11th–August 14th, 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s College Key Auditorium in Annapolis.
2016 Summer Spirit Festival
August 6th, 1 p.m.
brMerriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
71st Annual Howard County Fair
Howard County Fairgrounds
brAugust 6th, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
The Great Chesapeake Balloon & Wine Festival
August 5th, 5–8:30 p.m., Aug 6th, 6 a.m.–9 a.m.
brTriple Creek Winery, Cordova
Old Tyme Fun Fair
August 7th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
brEmily’s Produce, Cambridge
41st Annual Peach Festival
Aug 6th, 12–5 p.m.
brEastport United Methodist Church, Annapolis
71st Rotary Club of Annapolis’ Crab Feast
August 5th, 4–8 p.m.
brNavy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
56th Annual Wheat Threshing Steam & Gas Engine Show
August 5th–August 7th, 10 a.m.
brRt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg
Seventh Annual Crab Week
August 6th–August 13th
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, Cambridge
brPitbull “The Bad Man Tour” with Prince Royce
August 4th, 7 p.m.
The Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert
August 4th, 7:30 p.m. & August 6th, 3 p.m. (Meyerhoff), August 5th, 8 p.m. (Strathmore)
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
Phantom of the Opera
August 4th–August7th, 7 p.m., August 6th–August 7th, 1 p.m.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
Ohio’s Werk Out Music and Arts Festival a draw for East Coast, Midwest This Weekend
brThe Werk Out Music Festival, a gathering organized by eponymous rockers The Werks, offers live music lovers from our area a chance to mingle with Midwestern fans and experience big names in the jam-festival scene in a smaller festival environment. Full rundown here.
The Inspiration Behind the Music: An interview with musician, Jesse Ruben
After completing the NYC Marathon, Jesse wanted to spread his inspiration to others and thus he created the song, "We Can". What was originally composed in hopes of motivating people to run ended up meaning much more to countless people than anticipated. The song had reached an elementary school in Vancouver, which asked if he’d come sing the song for their school … and so began “The We Can Project,” which has spread across North America. Jesse began touring the country, visiting schools and inspiring students to always go after their dreams.brbrJust when everything was looking up, Jesse was about to face an unexpected challenge. At the age of 26, Jesse was diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease. Two years without music … two years without performing … two years without anything but hope.
Take a look into what the artist had to say about his incredible journey (full interview).
Not-to-Miss Weekend Festivals, Fairs, and Shows!
The Producers
August 4th–September 4th, 8:30 p.m.
brAnnapolis Summer Garden Theatre, an outdoor community theatre in downtown Annapolis
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Sweet Charity
August 5th–August 7th, August 11th–August 14th, 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s College Key Auditorium in Annapolis.
2016 Summer Spirit Festival
August 6th, 1 p.m. brMerriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia
71st Annual Howard County Fair
Howard County Fairgrounds
brAugust 6th, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.
The Great Chesapeake Balloon & Wine Festival
August 5th, 5–8:30 p.m., Aug 6th, 6 a.m.–9 a.m.
brTriple Creek Winery, Cordova
Old Tyme Fun Fair
August 7th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. brEmily’s Produce, Cambridge
41st Annual Peach Festival
Aug 6th, 12–5 p.m. brEastport United Methodist Church, Annapolis
71st Rotary Club of Annapolis’ Crab Feast
August 5th, 4–8 p.m.
brNavy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
56th Annual Wheat Threshing Steam & Gas Engine Show
August 5th–August 7th, 10 a.m.
brRt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg
Seventh Annual Crab Week
August 6th–August 13thHyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, Cambridge
br
Pitbull “The Bad Man Tour” with Prince Royce
August 4th, 7 p.m.
The Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert
August 4th, 7:30 p.m. & August 6th, 3 p.m. (Meyerhoff), August 5th, 8 p.m. (Strathmore)
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore
Phantom of the Opera
August 4th–August7th, 7 p.m., August 6th–August 7th, 1 p.m.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
Ohio’s Werk Out Music and Arts Festival a draw for East Coast, Midwest This Weekend
brThe Werk Out Music Festival, a gathering organized by eponymous rockers The Werks, offers live music lovers from our area a chance to mingle with Midwestern fans and experience big names in the jam-festival scene in a smaller festival environment. Full rundown here.What's Up? Media Promotions
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