(08/12/2023 to 08/18/2023)
Let the good times roll! The NMRS is here to update you with recent news from around the country and abroad. The NMRS hopes to share the most recent news each week on all areas of roller skating -- sport, recreation, and business. If you know of any news articles highlighting roller skating and would like us to share them, don't hesitate to get in touch with directorcurator@rollerskatingmuseum.org!
Summer Spinz: Roller skating resurgence at Red Arrow Park
08/18/2023 | Stephanie Brown | Milwaukee, WI Roller skating is experiencing a resurgence. This summer, Red Arrow Park was transformed into a community roller skating rink. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/community-voices/summer-spinz-roller-skating-resurgence-at-red-arrow-park
Six-year-old roller-skating 100 miles in a month raising money for cancer
08/14/2023 | Jamel Smith | Lincolnshire, UK
A six-year-old from Lincolnshire has said he feels “good” roller-skating 100 miles (161km) throughout August with his dad to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/people-lincolnshire-facebook-b2392687.html
CW33 Hosts “Sheldon-Mania! Roller Skating Event”
08/16/2023 | Maiya Turner | Dallas, TX
CW33 will soon be the home of The Big Bang Theory starting Labor Day. What better way to celebrate than with the ultimate galaxy roller rink takeover! Read more: https://cw33.com/news/local/cw33-hosts-the-big-bang-theory-sheldon-mania-a-galaxy-roller-rink-takeover/
New Roller Skating Market [2023- 2029]: Exploring Key Trends and Industry Fluctuations
08/16/2023 | TheExpressWire Staff | Online
Global Roller Skating Market Analysis. Read more: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/theexpresswire/new-roller-skating-market-2023-2029-exploring-key-trends-and-industry-fluctuations#ixzz8AxNumLti
Roller skate to Barbieland at the Mall of America's incoming cafe
08/16/2023 | Lydia Morrell | Bloomington, MI
Have you seen "Barbie" in theaters twice, maybe even three times? Brace yourself Barbie fans - the Malibu Barbie Cafe is coming to the Mall of America this fall. Read more: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/mall-of-america-malibu-barbie-pop-up-cafe/89-1598d218-c129-436b-94b1-81d4c1855a71
AmeriCAN Skate Festival brings Push, other celebrity skaters to Canalside
08/16/2023 | Francesca Bond | Buffalo, NY
Marilyn Young understands the healing power of skating. Read more: https://buffalonews.com/entertainment/american-skate-festival-brings-push-other-celebrity-skaters-to-canalside/article_b73ad782-3b88-11ee-9015-2357b12b5dfd.html
Beloved SC skating rink closed for good after 18 years. Here’s why
08/16/2023 | Lyn Riddle | Gaffney, SC
A legion of folks call it their second home growing up. Read more at: https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article278299828.html#storylink=cpy
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