Dam Jam to Rock Cromwell Valley, Loch Raven

From Baltimore City Public Works:

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that the the fifth annual Dam Jam, a celebration of the region’s drinking water, is Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at the Willow Grove Nature Center at Cromwell Valley Park in Towson, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, and at the nearby Loch Raven Dam on Loch Raven Drive.

Dam Jam features visual artists and craft artisans, live music, history displays, native wildlife presentations, organized hikes, BIG fire trucks, giveaways and more. Admission is FREE, and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to experience the entire day's events. Food vendors will also be on site.

Plenty of parking is available at the park, with continuous free shuttles to take visitors to Loch Raven Dam.

“This is an occasion to have fun and also to learn about our regional water system, our history, and our watershed lands. Loch Raven Reservoir and Cromwell Valley Park are two of the most beautiful places to explore in Metropolitan Baltimore,” says Director Chow.

Top notch musical entertainment will be provided by Hot Club of Baltimorebeginning at 10:45 a.m., doing 30’s/40’s Jazz. They have performed at the best clubs in the region, as well as from California to New York. They also known for their interpretations of the music of Jean "Django" Reinhardt, regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Take a listen:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtF3UxtaDg0.

The afternoon music entertainment is provided by Gary and the Groove. This talented group is well-known at clubs throughout the area, and they capture the sounds of summer pop, soul, and R&B. Here’s a sample.

Participating agencies/sponsors include:
Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, Hamilton Arts Collective, Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, and Gannett-Fleming, Inc.

Schedule of Events
At Loch Raven Dam 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.:

• Historical Society of Baltimore County
• Baltimore City Historical Society
• Providence Volunteer Fire Company
• Dam Open House and Tours (continuous)

At Cromwell Valley Park:

• 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Hot Club of Baltimore on stage
• 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Gary and the Groove on stage
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Face painting and balloon animals
• 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Carrie Murray Nature Center (wildlife)
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Baltimore County Fire Department Texas Station

The event and parking are free.

For more information about Dam Jam 2016 please call 410-545-6541.

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