FOOD -- ARTS -- CRAFTS   ---  After talking with our customers about food & all kinds of food choices we are adding a brand  concept of a very old idea. It is called a picnic.

We are now formally inviting all of you to feel free to bring in outside food and bring it to Papa Robbs. We calling this:  PICNIC IN PARADISE!  You bring the food, we have the tables & of course we have the desserts. Pretty simple. We encourage you to support our many good friends in are restaurants. Here just a few of our favorites in our area:

Chick-Fil-A; Jersey Mikes' subs; Asian Cafe; Sogos; Off The Grill; McDonalds; Subway;
Rosarios; Bojangle's; Mr. C,s; Buffalo Wild Wings; Marco's Pizza.

Visit any of these or your local favorites, grab some takeout & PICNIC IN PARADISE!

We will also, from time to time, have on site food vendors such as Kabobs , Terry's Dawgs, etc so watch our social media posts daily.

TRIPP RETURNS -- He has been at Clown Camp & Seminars, nut our very own Tripp The Clown returns Aug 7, so turn out & give Tripp a big welcome home.

ARTS/CRAFTS -- On Aug. 7 our Festival Friday will have the theme of Arts & Crafts. Over 10 area artists will be on hand so don't miss it. Crafts, fine art, metal art, music, etc and will be joined by Bev & her face painting plus balloons by Mike and  Eric Melton plans to return with his super Caricatures.

Speaking of the arts, it is never too early to make your plans to attend the next Kaleidoscope Festival in downtown Kannapolis, Saturday, Sept 26. We'll be there & hope you will be too. This is super fest & features crafts, art, food, performers, music, etc. They are big supporters of us & we of them.

One of special event for a good cause. On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 7:00 am till 12:00 there will be a yard sale at Papa Robbs  as part of the WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S.
This sale is sponsored by Brookdale Concord Parkway. If you wish to participate, space is available for $10.00 - $20.00 & supports a worthwhile cause. info at  pclark@brookdale.com.

Bye for now, but be sure to check our social media & our events calendar for up to date info, changes, etc.  Thank You.

Papa Robb's Paradise Ice
Concord, NC
www.paparobbs.com

Hello Again & thanks as always for your continued support of Papa Robb's Paradise Ice & all of our special events & fund raisers for those who need our help. It is truly nice to know that you share our belief that when you live in a community you should be a part of that community.

That said, let's talk about our FESTIVAL FRIDAY events. We try to set a firm & full schedule, but sometimes life throws us all a curve. When that happens we all simply adapt. You got lemons? Make some lemonade. Last Friday was an example. Some things were just not working out but lots of good friends changed all that into a super wonderful night.

We ended up with two crafters, three drummers, a rapper, poets, five artists, two singers & guitarists, plus games & our special  Bev with her face painting. What a night. A very big thanks to the Guerilla Poets for all of their talents. Love you Shane Manier & love your new CD.  Plus we raised a little money for CVAN, a very worthwhile cause.

ARTS & CRAFTS --- We've had some requests for adding crafts & artists to our Friday events. As you know we often have "Themes" to our Festival Fridays & on August 7 the theme will be arts & crafts! We have about ten (10) participants on the calendar with a variety of art & crafts for both adults & kids, plus music also. Everything will begin around 5:30 - 6:00 - Plus TRIPP THE CLOWN RETURNS that night so let's all give him a big welcome back from his annual journey to Clown Camp & Seminars!!!

Obviously all of our Festival Fridays have much to offer so do remember to keep checking our social media, plus our blogs & events calendar on our web site. We try to post every day & also remember that weather is not the same everywhere so we try to stay on top of that situation as best we can.

Last please note that we will be making some changes to our food situation very soon. There will be a blog on this later this week so remember to check that out.

Thank you all again & we will see you soon.

Papa Robbs Paradise Ice
www.paparobbs.com
Concord, NC

HELLO AGAIN --  Things seem to be hopping at Papa Robbs with even more to come, but a short mention about food vendors & our guest performers (known as Buskers or Street Performers).  All of the performers work strictly for tips be they clowns, face painters, musicians, etc., just as if they were working a local town festival and they need your support to continue their work. Many of them devote free time for worthwhile causes also - just some food for thought.

Ah yes, food. This has been mentioned before but bears repeating for obvious reasons. In spite of many requests for food trucks, hotdogs & other food vendors there seems to be little support when they are on site. If they do get enough business they simply have no choice but to go elsewhere - they must make a living as that is their job. So, if you want food then show your  support & this includes our Festival Friday hotdogs. Mr. Meanie Weener & Terry's Dawgs are both reputable, clean, fully inspected and have good offerings. We lost one and would like to keep Terry's Dawgs. Again, just something to think about.

COMING EVENTS--  Open Mic continues every Tuesday at 6:30. If you missed this night then you are missing something special. Various styles, music types and musicians are coming out to perform some very good music.

Saturday, July 25 from 5:00 till 9:00 we are hosting another LATIN FESTIVAL. Fun, games, food, DJ/music & live radio remote broadcast, plus prizes & surprises all together for a special day. Games will be set up by 3:00. Keep watch on our Facebook for updates.

Festival Fridays continue. July 24 will feature a Drum -In Drum Circle pus the artists & poets of Guerilla Poets & Slap The Paint. Music, Art, Poetry plus games, face painting, drumming & yes - Terry's Dawgs (hotdogs).

July 31, Curley the Balloon Man returns plus Zumba Dance & the talented kids from Next Step Dance Studio.

Tripp The Clown is off for two weeks - a church event & then clown camp in Minn. He returns on Aug. 7 - probably with some new ideas, tricks & performances. That night we are adding a special artists & crafters night as part of our Festival Friday & we are excited about that as it has been requested. If successful we hope to add as a regular through the Fall & work with local galleries, etc to bring some visual & more forming art to the Friday Festivals.

Watch our Facebook & social media for updates. See you soon.

PapaRobbs Paradise Ice
www.paparobbs.com
Concord, NC

Hello Again. Let's start with this week's Festival Friday (tomorrow), June 26 as we have lots happening.

We are having a fund raiser for our clown, Tripp. Yes, Tripp The Clown is going back to Clown Camp this year so we are having a Pie In The Face party. For a small fee you can put a pie (shaving cream) in Tripp's face! Clown Camp is where Tripp can meet other clowns, learn new tricks & characters & share ideas.

At 6:30 we will have "Sing Along With Dave" for all you kids. Dave is a talented musician & great with children & is a regular at our Open Mic Nights. Dave's show runs from 6:30 - 7:30 so don't miss it.

DeLisa returns this year with ZUMBA  DANCE, so get those dancing shoes on - both adults & kids!

In addition to Tripp, Beverly returns for her special Face Painting & Terry's Dawgs (hotdogs) back around 4:30.

More BIG news, and we mean BIG. Next week, Ed Bounds, along with Dakota & Friends is hosting  the very first, DINOSAUR CAMP at Papa Robbs. Mon, Tues, Wed.
Contact Ed Bounds for details please.  704/223-0727. email at  edbounds1960@gmail.com

An important word about hours. We are open Sun. - Thurs. from 11:00 am till 9:00 pm &
on Fri. & Sat. from 11:00 am till 10:00 pm. As you know Papa Robbs is located in the middle of lots of residential areas & we try our best to be as good a neighbor to them as they are to us, and they are very good neighbors to us. We set our hours accordingly & ask that you respect this policy. We always offer treats to go for those late night cravings and we remain very inclusive & welcome everyone.

Last word is that we will be open as usual the entire July 4 holiday weekend & our old friends from Kabobs Food Truck will visit us Sat., July 4.

We look forward to seeing you again soon & watch for news soon about our fund raising programs.
Papa Robbs Paradise Ice
Concord NC
www.paparobbs.com

Hello again to all of Papa Robb's friends and thank you for making Paradise Ice your home away from home this Spring.

Lots coming up in June so let's get to it. Open Mic Nights continue every Tuesday starting around 6:30 pm. Lyndsay Wednesday with DJ Lynsanity returns June 3 and every Wednesday from 5:30 - 8:30.

FOOD TRUCKS ARE BACK! Every Wednesday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm, Food Truck Wednesday Mini Rally at Papa Robbs. You asked for these trucks so please come out in a big way & give them your support.

FESTIVAL FRIDAYS -- Every Friday is Festival Friday & every week our regular friends; Tripp The Clown; Face Painting with Beverly; Terry's Dawgs - hotdogs - plus family board games, cornhole games, hula hoops & other  surprises.

PLUS -- June 5 -- Dakota & Friends Dinosaurs return along with the very first appearance by Eric Melton and his excellent Caricature Art.
              June 12 -- Another first: "Trashed Art" party for kids & families. Concord's Trashed Art Studio will bring all its creative fun to Papa Robbs; a special event you will NOT want to miss - AND - Jerry The Clown returns with him magic balloon twisting.
              June 19 -- It's our HUGE  Summer Beach Party Blast. DJ Lynsanity will spin all your summer music favorites, so come dressed in your cool beach/summer vacation duds
(please, no skimpy swimsuits allowed), grab some fun door prizes, cool treats PLUS the Big T Bounce House  is coming back for the party!
              June 26 -- Its ZUMBA DANCE NIGHT with Delisa, so all you Moms, kids (yes, Daddys too) get ready to Zumba & do some wild Hula Hooping. PLUS it is the annual PIE THE FACE Fund Raiser for our great friend Tripp The Clown, so come and help Tripp go to Clown Camp this summer.

Told you - lots going on with some extra surprises we are sure so mark thos calendars for special FAMILY FUN at Papa Robbs this month.  We look forward to seeing you.
Papa Robbs Paradise Ice
www.paparobbs.com
Concord, NC

Hello again so soon. That's because we have some great news for all you Food Truck fans. Food Trucks are returning to Papa Robbs  EVERY Wednesday starting June 3!

Recently we have had many of you asking about food trucks, so we are pleased that they have organized this "Mini Food Truck Wednesday Rally". The All Star Cafe, a BBQ truck, another TBD truck & special visit from a cupcake truck (we will be doing cupcake ala-modes).  NOTE: The All Star Cafe & the Bacon Connection trucks will be alternating as the main hosts of this event - again, on Wednesdays.

The important thing here is your support. We have had food trucks over the past two years. Several have chosen not to return due to a lack of support. These are all private, individual businesses, so we urge you to come out & support this Mini Rally idea.

Again, every Wednesday, from 5:00 - 9:00 pm - starting June 3.

An added bonus is that " Lyndsay Wednesday " returns featuring DJ , Lynsanity who will be playing many of your tropical favorites. Look for Lynsanity to host several special Theme Tributes this summer for many of your favorite musical acts.

Food Trucks & DJ Music - an exciting combo - see you June 3.

Papa Robbs Paradise Ice
www.paparobbs.com
Concord, NC

Hello everyone. Hope you are keeping up with all our latest news through our blogs, calendar & social media such as Twitter & Facebook. Lot's is happening & more to come.

First please note that some - hopefully most - of our Festival Fridays will expand into the party area. With more themes this year along with visiting artists, performers, crafts persons, things can get crowded - therefore the expansion. May 8 was a prime example: Tripp The Clown, Beverly with Face Painting, Terry's Dawgs (hotdogs), plus board games, cornhole, performers with  "twirly gigs" & hula hoops -- and our very special guests, Ed Bounds & his Dakota & Friends Dinosaurs!!!  What a night - & more is to come.

Speaking of which, we are ALWAYS looking for performers, artists, & IDEAS. Call or email us with all suggestions.

A special word here about Tripp The Clown. Many of you have asked about him & parties. YES, YES, YES, Tripp does special appearances & has reasonable rates. The easiest way to reach him is through a facebook link or email to:  trippburnett92@gmail.com  - or can contact him through us at:  info@paparobbs.com

We have added an Official Neighborhood Night - every Tuesday. Your neighborhood, apartment complex, etc can easily be a part. Simply call us or email us for details. Discounts are available on Tuesdays, but your neighborhood MUST be registered.

As you know Papa Robbs loves to be involved with our community & you can help. Currently we are looking for email & phone contacts with Girl & Boy Scout troops, etc for help with a scouting event. Please send us info.

That's it for now, but remember to watch our blogs, calendar & social media for updates, changes & other happening news.  See you soon.

Papa Robb's Paradise Ice
www.paparobbs.com