Summertime. . . and the listenin’ is easy!
Ashcroft summers wouldn’t be the same without Music in the Park,
brought to you by the folks of Winding Rivers Arts & Performance
Society. Music in the Park is back for another year of Wednesday
evening concerts at the Gazebo in Heritage Place Park on Railway Ave
from 7-9:30 pm.
And who better to get things started 7 pm on Wednesday, June 8 than
the popular duo from Spences Bridge, Flat Busted. The songbird sister
act of Dixie and Paulet Rice will take to the stage and deliver a
sweetheart set of old favorites. Dixie will know doubt sing a few
songs of her Patsy Cline repertoire.
During the coming weeks, a variety of musicians will tune up at the
the Gazebo, including rockers, folkies and country twangers. The music
continues on June 22 with Vancouver Country Trio, Willy Blizzard.
Here’s a full list through out the summer; July 13 – Dana-Marie
Battagalia with Sound Refuge (Folk/Pop), July 27 – Linda McRae
(Oldtime Country/Bluegrass) from Nashville, Aug. 10 – The Masonettes
with Leslie Alexander and Llynn Kellman (Folk/Roots), and on Aug. 24 –
Bargain Basement Band (Older Rock/Blues). Bring a chair, a blanket.
Public washrooms will be available. Pass-that-Hat donations
encouraged. Come early – the park fills up fast! www.windingriversarts.ca
Jam Night at The Riv
The River Inn Pub hosts a ‘Jam Night’ on Friday, May 27 starting at 8
pm. Everyone is welcome; Singers, Musicians, bring an instrument,
borrow ours or listeners – just sit and enjoy the sounds. The Jam is
every two weeks. For more info call (250) 453-9124.
Cowboy Dinner Theatre
Rodeo Weekend in Clinton is coming up! Take in a Cowboy Dinner & Show
on Friday, May 27 at the Clinton Memorial Hall featuring; Dan Fremlim
and Jim Karr (vocals and mandolin) and Kraig Jodrey (singer-songwriter
and guitarist). Doors at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm and the Show
starts at 7:30 pm. Proceeds to the Clinton 2011 Grad Class. For more
info call Patti Allison at (250) 457-6684.
Art in The Park Youth Event
P.H.P. (People Helping People) presents an ‘Art In The Park Youth
Event’ on Friday, May 27 from 5-8 pm. This free fun evening will
feature; Art, Photography, Dance, Poetry and Music from the Youth
Communities of Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton. The event takes
place in Ashcroft at the Heritage Place Park and Gazebo. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket. Check out some cool Art and listen to some awesome
talented singers and poets. Interested in being a part of it? Please
call or drop by the Ashcroft High school office to pick up a
submission form. P.H.P. is a program of South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry
Society and supported by the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way.
House Concert with Rockland Morland
Creative Cow House Concerts in Ashcroft presents Shawnigan-based Delta-
bluesman Rockland Moran on Friday, May 27. Whether singing or playing
some hot lick instrumentals, Rock has an infectious fusion style of
‘jazz, delta and roots blues’ that is evocative and authentic. For
reservations and house location please call (250) 453-9100 or email
creativecow@telus.net .
