For Immediate Release
April 28, 2010
Contact: Emily Reagan, Communications Director, 405-270-4848
2010 Sunday Twilight Concerts Announced
June, July and August at the Stage Center Lawn
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Arts Council of Oklahoma City announced its 2010 Sunday Twilight Concert Series line-up today.
Celebrating its 30th year, music-lovers and Arts Council supporters can enjoy free evening concerts presented by Target starting June 6 and running through Aug. 29. Due to construction, the concerts will take place at the Stage Center lawn in downtown Oklahoma City.
“This year’s musical line-up is showcasing so many different genres and talents, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” said Rachel Findley, Sunday Twilight Concert Series director for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City.
The line-up, which is subject to change, is as follows:
*June 6: The Burton Band – Rhythm & Blues/Eclectic
June 13: Mountain Smoke – Bluegrass/Country
*June 20: The Scott Keeton Band – Red Dirt Roots Rock
June 27: The Edmond Jazz Orchestra – Traditional Big Band Jazz
*July 11: Jamie Bramble – Acoustic/Rock
July 18: Hoppy Niles & One-Arm Bandit – Rock
July 25: Campari featuring Lacy Saunders – Jazz Fusion
*August 1: Sugar-Free All Stars – Rock
August 8: Madame Ren Lovely – Indie/Jazz
*August 15: Moe Williams & The All-Stars – Soul/Jazz/Variety
August 22: Lemma – Rock/Alternative
August 29: The Non – Experimental/Ambient
The free concerts take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the Stage Center Lawn (on the corner of Hudson and Sheridan avenues). Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, but may not have pets or glass containers.
The Target Kids Tent is back with even more free art activities. June 6, June 20, July 11, Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 are designated family nights where children can participate in various art projects starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Target Kids Tent, located near the stage.
The 30th year of the Sunday Twilight Concert Series is presented by Target with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Allied Arts and Magic 104.1 – KMGL.
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is a non-profit 501 c(3) organization dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through free or low-cost cultural events and a variety of arts outreach activities that impact underserved populations. Each year, Arts Council events, programs and services reach nearly one million residents and visitors to the Oklahoma City community. The Arts Council of Oklahoma City receives funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council and is an Allied Arts member agency. The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is sponsored by Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy Corporation, MidFirst Bank, The Oklahoman, Ozarka Coffee and Water Service, and Sonic – America’s Drive-in. For more information, call 405-270-4848 or visit www.ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
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Note to Editor:
Download a photo of the Sunday Twilight Concert Series here:
http://www.artscouncilokc.com/Websites/artscouncilokc/Images/Twilight%20Concerts/Built%20for%20Speed%207%20June%20039.jpg
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
by Emily Reagan
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