June 26, 2007 > Summer Concerts Return to Central Park
Summer Concerts Return to Central Park
By Mona Shah
Once again the hills of Fremont will come alive with the sound of music. The long awaited return of the popular Central Park Summer Concert series makes its debut on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. The series, presented by Saddlerack, will kick-off the season with a country and western theme for the first concert. Opening night promises to be a fun affair for the community. Concerts will alternate every other Thursday evening through July and August.
The location couldn't be better, concerts will be performed on the new performance Pavilion as the stage, Lake Elizabeth and the Mission Peak providing a spectacular backdrop. So bring your friends and family, a picnic dinner and blankets or low chairs to sit in the lawn seating area.
The concert series wraps up with an afternoon feature concert on Sunday, September 16, honoring the anniversary of Celebrate Fremont @ the Park event. An opening band and a headline performer are scheduled to close the season out in style.
The schedule is:
Thursday, June 28 6:30 p.m.-Appaloosa Country/Rock
Thursday, July 12 6:30 p.m.-The Switch R & B
Thursday, July 26 6:30 p.m.-Alameda All Stars Classic Rock
Thursday, Aug. 9 6:30 p.m.-Pamela Rose Jazz/Blues
Thursday, Aug. 23 6:30 p.m.-La Ventana Latin
Sunday, Sept. 16 2 p.m.-The Hit Men Motown
Sunday, Sept. 16 4 p.m.-Jukebox Heroes Fremont Rock Cover Band
For more information, contact the Park's and Recreation department at (510)494-4333.
Summer Concerts Return to Central Park Performance Pavilion in Central Park 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. |