Wright Library welcomes the Victor Samalot Duo performing “The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66” to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge and honor both the America 250 and the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Get your kicks through essential road music, visuals and backstories of one of America’s most iconic highways – Route 66. Learn the rich history, cultural impact, the kitschy cool nostalgia, plus must-do travel tips along the way. This performance is sure to entertain and inspire reading lists, play-lists and perhaps spark your “bucket list” road trip!
Victor Samalot, Cleveland-born guitarist, fuses Latin grooves, jazz sophistication, and a rock edge into a vibrant world-fusion sound. His work has earned radio airplay locally and worldwide, along with press coverage from All About Jazz, JazzReviews.com, 20th Century Guitar, Progression Magazine, and more.
Bobbi Holt is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Cleveland Ohio. She is returning to the stage with her long-time collaborator adding bass guitar to Victor’s organic rhythmic vibe.
This free event is appropriate for all ages and made possible by the Wright Library Foundation.
The first pride celebration was held at Courthouse Square in 2001. The tradition continues this weekend as Pride 2023- United We Can will take place this Friday and Saturday. Greater Dayton LGBT Center Executive Director Rick Flynn shared with us that this years celebration will be one of the biggest ones ever. He’s thrilled with the number of new sponsors that have stepped up to support this year. He says he’s gotten phone calls from folks that felt the need to become involved. He shares he thinks it’s the political climate, saying “the more hate we see the more we come back with love! It just gives me hope!
