Timmins, On March 19 2010- Today, Mayor Tom Laughren, Chair of the 100th Community Anniversary Committee, announced the line-up of performers who have been invited to participate in the 10 week outdoor Summer Concert Series; Celebrating 100 Years of Mining Production.
The TH&VS Pavillion located at Hollinger Park will serve as a staging area for local musicians who will perform in the Summer Concert Series every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. beginning June 30th and ending Sept 1, 2010. The 1.5 hour weekly live outdoor concerts will be offered free of charge to the residents and visitors of Timmins and will feature the following groups who represent a cross section of musical genres:
Date - Group - Genre
June 30 - Timmins Symphony Orchestra - Classical
July 7 - Fiberglass Moustache - Pop
July 14 - AkoufeN French - Pop
July 21 - All Star Big Band - Big Band Jazz
July 28 - Gettin' Dirty Rock - Progressive
Aug 4 - Leslie-Ann Dupuis & First Line - Country
Aug 11 - Jack and the Rippers - Rock
Aug 18 - Big Deal - Rock
Aug 25 - 4Play - Alternative
Sept 1 - Shaftmen - Blues
"The Hollinger Park is a perfect place to host the Summer Concert Series with many commercial outlets located nearby. These free concerts in the park will allow residents to enjoy the music from the comfort of their lawn chairs. This event will appeal to families knowing that the age of majority is not required. I want to thank our partner, Midnight Express and our Title Sponsor, Northern Tel. I also want to acknowledge and thank our media partners for getting on board with this project and committing some $40,000 in unpaid media. This kind of support will go a long way at branding the Summer Concert Series, and promoting the 100th Community Anniversaries and our local pool of artistic talent. With your support, I have no doubt that the Summer Concert Series will be a resounding success."
"Members of the City's 100th Community Anniversary Committee are extremely pleased to support another 100th Community Anniversary event and we are confident that the Summer Concert Series will bring the community together once again during the celebration of our city milestones. This type of family event is exactly the type of activity one expects to see during a time of celebration. Our community is blessed with musical talent and that is evident when you listen to the CD produced in celebration of our centennials. For me, the Summer Music Series is a natural extension of the anniversary CD, 100 Years in the Making, Timmins Celebrates its Music, Volume 1 and an opportunity to showcase our homegrown talent" conclude Mayor Laughren.
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Media Contact:
Guy Lamarche
Municipal Communications Coordinator
City of Timmins 705-360-2600 ext. 2404
guy.lamarche@timmins.ca
www.timmins.ca
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