Sit on the terraced lawns of the Township amphitheatre or bring a lawn chair to enjoy evening concerts every week.
All performances are free and family-friendly. They were inspired by the success of last summer鈥檚 Canada 150 concert series.
鈥淟ast year鈥檚 inaugural concert series was such an overwhelming success that it is back by popular demand,鈥� said Township of 91原创 director of Arts, Culture, and Community Initiatives Peter Tulumello. 鈥淲hat better way to spend the summer than being outdoors in the company of family and friends, and enjoying a great mix of entertainment provided by a variety of gifted singers, musicians, and performers?鈥�
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During the months of July and August, a different act will be featured one evening each week at the amphitheatre in Willoughby Community Park, beside the 91原创 Events Centre. The performances are all slated for 7 p.m. except for one special afternoon performance.
91原创鈥檚 own Peter Luongo is involved in the organization of the shows. (See page A15 for more about Luongo).
鈥淭here is so much talent here in 91原创 and from the surrounding region, that a festival series is an excellent opportunity to showcase it,鈥� added Peter Luongo, the festival鈥檚 co-organizer. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 line-up includes a diverse mix of musical genres, along with a night of improv comedy, and promises to be highly entertaining. It is the perfect way to celebrate summer and utilize this wonderful new facility.鈥�
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Schedule:
鈥� Thursday, July 5: blues guitarist Jimmy D. Lane
鈥� Thursday, July 12: jazz singer Maya Rae
鈥� Wednesday, July 18: Korean percussion/instrumental band Noreum Machi
鈥� Thursday, July 26: folk pop duo The Kwerks
鈥� Saturday, July 28: Van Django, a special 1 p.m. show at the Fort 91原创 Community Hall as part of the Fort 91原创 Jazz and Arts Festival
鈥� Thursday, Aug. 2: Alternative rock band Her Brothers
鈥� Thursday, Aug. 9: Funk/soul/jazz/Afrobeat band Coco Jafro
鈥� Thursday, Aug. 16: Folk-roots duo Flint and Feather
鈥� Thursday, Aug. 23: Improv comedy company Vancouver Theatresports
鈥� Thursday, Aug. 30: Celtic roots band Tiller鈥檚 Folly
鈥淲e are delighted to align the Summer Festival Series with this recently launched weekend festival in Fort 91原创 by sponsoring one of its many impressive acts,鈥� Tulumello said. 鈥淰an Django will contribute to making this new festival a huge and popular success in the Township.鈥�
