Submitted by Karen Hamling
Music in the Park (MIP) is back again this year celebrating 18 years of summer music. All events will take place on Wednesday evenings in July and August from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program is free thanks to our many sponsors — all you need to do is come and enjoy. Bring a lawn chair or just sit on the grass.
This year’s program will start on July 8 with Steve Palmer who has been coming here for at least the past 15 years and is a local favourite. He has a relaxing country roots style and writes most of his own music. July 15 will see our very own 23 North – always a great night of entertainment. Also performing that night — and back by popular demand — Mountain Station, a blue grass, roots, folk and country band.
On July 29 we have the Kootenay Savings Credit Union “Children’s Night.” We welcome everyone – young and old — to this evening. Mat Duffus will be back this year doing some magic, jokes and a whole lot of singing involving the audience. There are treats for the kids and every child leaves with a book.
On August 5 Shirley Weatherhead will be back with her Karaoke. Last year was the first year Shirley brought her Karaoke to the park and it was a hit. The following week, Aug. 12 Deep Fried Strings, another local band, will be performing at their first MIP event. On Aug. 19 Jon and Bill, who hail from the Nelson/Valley area will perform Matador Blues, also their first performance for MIP. Dirty Laundry first performed last year and we are pleased to bring them back again this year.
If the weather is inclement or stormy, we will move into the arena, so if you don’t see us at the gazebo, come to the arena auditorium.
We would like to thank our very special and dedicated sponsors:
The K2 Rotor lodge, Overwaitea, Kootenay Savings, Recreation Commission #4, Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives (vote) and Hamling Lakes Contracting. We couldn’t run the program without them and are extremely grateful for their support. Kathy Smith who sells juice, takes donations and helps with set up and take down has been a huge help as well.
Come out and enjoy an evening of Music with us.
