Sapphire Blaze to perform at Red White and Boom!

Our very own Sapphire Blaze, students of Michelle Tuesday Music School, are scheduled to perform at Red White and Boom! in downtown Columbus.

Sapphire Blaze is comprised of students ranging in age from 11 to 15. The group covers a variety of popular songs by Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Journey, Katy Perry, and more.

The festivities begin at Children’s Park, between Long and Spring Streets, at noon on Friday, July 2nd. Sapphire Blaze performs at 1:00. Parking is available at the Arena Grand Garage, at Belle & Broad (by COSI), at Neil & Hocking, or any of the area surface lots.

We’ll see you there, Columbus!

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