Fabulous First Friday..

In case you’re wondering what you can do this evening, here’s a quick reminder that today is the “First Friday” of August, so there is the hoopla in Leonardtown. No competition from the River Concerts anymore, so that at least frees up one pressure.

While every first Friday is fun, tonight is a special edition dubbed “First Foodie Friday” in honor of Restaurant Week(s) which will conclude this weekend. All the local restaurants will be doing something, wine tastings will be available, there’s a new exhibit at the North End Gallery, the “hot dog guy” with his classic cart and red umbrella will be there. The mind boggles.

On top of that, the author of “Dishing Up Maryland” (as opposed to “dissing” Maryland), a cookbook featuring local recipes will be there, and if you buy the book, she will sign it.

But wait, there’s more! Those of you who frequented any of the businesses in Leonardtown lately may have been asked to fill out a little red ticket giving you a chance to win a portamanteau chock full of goodies. I must admit I never knew there was such a thing. If you want some fun, Google it and see what you get. Other than some word related definitions about juxtapositions of two words into one, it’s a hinged trunk that was made by the local Amish leather maker folks, it’s quite a deal.

And, if you act now, you will be able to see Governor Martin O’Malley pull the winning ticket. Gosh, what more can there be? Well, how about some live music? Fortune’s Turn will be playing on the square from 7:30 to 9:30. I guess the Gov’s band will not be playing.

All the details can be found at the First Friday Link. I found out there is something called Big Larry’s Comic Book Café. How about that?? What's next?

See you there!

Giving the Devil his Due

Well, stretching the point a bit, but the local cultural/restaurant documentor Mr. Mercer has a very nice piece in today’s Enterprise. It’s all about restaurant week, buying and dining local, with quotes from several of the restaurateurs. At least his heart is in the right place, if occasionally his palate is not.

Given the weather, you’ll have to figure out how to

DFFF

oh, a little postscript: I found out that we are not original with the concept of first friday's. many other communities have them..