Summer Fest heats up APG with live music, comedy

By U.S. ArmyJuly 5, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - The Aberdeen Proving Ground Family and Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation will bring some summer fun to the installation July 12 during the APG Community Summer Fest beginning at 4 p.m. in the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center.

This event is free to the community and will feature live entertainment from Nashville's rising country music star Natalie Stovall, and a comedian voted "Best Stand-Up Comic in Dallas" by the Dallas Observer, Paul Varghese. Pennsylvania-born blues singer, Duffy Kane will perform with the Freedom Riders.

Earlene Allen, MWR special events coordinator, said the event will be Family-friendly and will feature other unique acts.

"We're inviting the community to come out and enjoy the live entertainment," Allen said. "For the country fans in the area, they're in for a treat with Natalie's music, which is an upbeat mix of rock, pop and, of course, country music. "In addition to the live entertainment and comedy, there will be barbecue vendors, carnival games for the kids, a beer garden and even an Elvis impersonator."

As part of the festivities, admission to the Olympic Pool, located next to the APG North recreation center, will be free between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.

For more information, call 410-278-4011.

Timeline of Events

Event begins -- 4 p.m.

Free Admission to Olympic Pool --

4 to 10 p.m.

Duffy Kane and the Freedom Riders -- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. -- Patio Stage

Elvis impersonator -- 6:35 to 6:55 p.m. -- Patio Stage

Paul Varghese -- 7 p.m. -- Ballroom

Natalie Stovall -- 7:45 p.m. -- Ballroom