Junior Publisher Bracken participates in last month's Community Rhythm Event
photo by Will Bridges
Summer is going pretty well so far.
It has included a little swimming, squash and sun, with more of all to come!
Everybody Drum Some rang in the summer with the annual Summer Solstice community drum session at Old Fort Park, to keep the Pulse beating and to do its part to spread music and neighborly vibes in the community.
Shortly after the release of this edition, the Mayos will attend a screening of the original Star Wars film with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra performing the score live, in one of the many very wonderful presentations by that Middle Tennessee musical organization. Stay tuned to the Pulse for more upcoming Nashville Symphony projects.
Have you floated the river yet this year?
I hear there’s a new kayak and canoe rental company in Murfreesboro.
Uncle Dave Macon Days returns to Cannonsburgh Village for another July weekend filled with stringed instruments, dancing and singing.
The 2018 festival will feature a special album release event for Bluegrass Legends – Live at the Ryman, a recording from a Rhonda Vincent and the Rage performance at the historic Tennessee music venue that featured Jesse McReynolds, Bobby Osborne, Sonny Osborne and Mac Wiseman.
The Murfreesboro area’s own Glade City Rounders will also perform at Uncle Dave Days; try and also catch the Cleverlys, a fun string combo that performs everything from AC/DC to Beyoncé in traditional bluegrass style.
Later this month, Mayday Brewery will host a July 26 blood drive in an effort to replenish the mid-state’s waning emergency blood supplies.
Fountains at Gateway, which only a few months ago hosted an outdoor ice skating rink, now has children frolicking through the miniature geysers of its summertime splash pad.
As Americans celebrate Independence Day this July, I say that the quest for liberty did not happen solely in the past, and that all in this country have a continuous responsibility to protect and nurture the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness for all.
I appreciate the efforts of those who take that seriously.
Remember, freedom doesn’t knock . . . it rings!
Once again, the publisher cannot stress this enough, we owe the existence of the Pulse to the fine businesses who choose to support it through their hard-earned and finite funds.
If you enjoy picking up the Pulse each month, support these business people and their families, and tell them that you notice and appreciate their contribution to Murfreesboro culture.
Do not worry about tomorrow . . . in whatever state you may be, be content.
A solution will arrive at precisely the right time.
