The Community Arts Center, continues its tradition of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Arts Center on Friday nights in July at 7 p.m. beginning on July 8th with its 2011 Free Summer Concert Series sponsored by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music under the stars at this family event featuring a diverse lineup of performers from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Come early for dinner and purchase burgers, hot dogs and Rosati’s water ice or bring your own picnic and beverage of choice.
The 2011 Free Summer Concert Series Performers include:
Tres Compadres – Modern flamenco ensemble that combines jazz influences with Spanish
flamenco and includes a traditional flamenco dancer.
Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble – This Latin jazz group presents Salsa, Merengue,
Mambo and more. Karen sings in Spanish and English, further diversifying her sound.
Flying Home – Specializing in the Great American Songbook, the group covers material from
George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt and others of the swing
Sonoma Sound – Will Paynter and this eclectic roots ensemble perform music that blends blues,
reggae, folk, and other traditions. Opening the show will be solo artist, Jahiti, presenting original
tunes in a unique style that he calls “world country soul.”
The Free Friday Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be held
indoors in the Duke Gallery at the CAC. The Community Arts Center is located at 414 Plush
Mill Road in Wallingford. For more information or driving directions, contact the Arts Center at
610-566-1713 or visit https://www.communityartscenter.org/2011summerconcertseries/.
