WASHINGTON INFORMER: Those who appreciate smooth jazz and quiet melodies should keep their eye out for the Fairwood Summer Concert Series, held in Fairwood Park. DuPont Brass and go-go/jazz blend artists Suttle performed on Aug. 6 on a hot summer day while neighbors gathered in their folding chairs and sat under umbrellas to stay shaded. The next concert will be held this Sunday, Aug. 27, from 1 to 6 p.m. The Bowie State University Chorale, the Prince George’s Choral Society, the band Black History, the 8 Ohms and Marcus Johnson will be performing. This Sunday is expected to be the coolest day of the week. The Summer Concert Series began in 2013 and has become a regular occurrence ever since.For more information about the Summer Concert Series, call 301-446-3243. Read more about the Summer Concert Series and other community events at pgparks.com.
Photo: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy has hosted community rallies across the county to spread information and reduce gun violence. Her next rally is planned for Penn Mar Shopping Center on Aug. 24. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)