FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Grand Traverse Pavilions Announces Biggest Concerts on the Lawn Line-up Ever
Traverse City, MI – March 22, 2016 – Grand Traverse Pavilions is pleased to announce the artists slated to perform in its summer Concerts on the Lawn series. This year’s series will feature an expanded line-up with 14 concerts over a 13 week period. Concerts are Thursdays at 7 PM, with a special Monday night concert on July 25 before Film Festival, and include a wide variety of musical genres.
The series will start June 2 with Song of the Lakes, their first time performing at Concerts on the Lawn. Past performers returning for this year include The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute, Jazz North, The Accidentals with guests Theo Perry and Jonathan Elliott of the Floorwalkers, Peter, Paul & Mary Remembered, Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums, Jeff Haas Quintet, Benjaman James & Old Mission Collective with special guest Chloe Kimes, Bay Area Big Band, Miriam Pico, and K. Jones and the Benzie County Playboys. New artists playing Concerts on the Lawn for the first time include American Idol contestant Rob Bolin, local favorite Levi Britton with special guest Country Showdown winner Drew Hale, and locally based folk singer/songwriter Jetty Rae with Chris Dupont.
Held outdoors on the Grand Lawn on Grand Traverse Pavilions Campus, the concerts are free to the public and family friendly. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on. Concessions open at 6 PM and offer hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, ice cream and more. “Bring your whole family and make it a fun night out,” says Jennifer Hutchinson, Director of Marketing Communications and Community Outreach. “We have this amazing space, great food, and an exceptional line-up of regional artists.”
Proceeds from the concessions and any donations received during the concerts will go to the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation and the Power of PACE Capital Campaign. PACE, the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, provides comprehensive care for nursing home-eligible older adults so they can remain living safely in their homes and communities.
The complete schedule is as follows:
June 2 Song of the Lakes
June 9 Rob Bolin
June 16 Levi Britton with Drew Hale
June 23 The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute
June 30 Jazz North
July 7 The Accidentals
July 14 Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered
July 21 Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums
July 25 Jeff Haas Quintet
July 28 Jetty Rae with guest Chris Dupont
August 4 Benjamin James & Old Mission Collective with Special Guest Chloe Kimes
August 11 Bay Area Big Band
August 18 Miriam Pico
August 25 K. Jones and the Benzie County Playboys
About Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation
Established in 1997, The Foundation oversees the development and fundraising endeavors of The Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Contributions to the Foundation are directed at those programs and services that are not funded by traditional reimbursement. Monies raised, for example, provide assistance for individuals on fixed incomes to access our varied multi-aged programs and services, including adult day and overnight respite, rehabilitation, assisted living, and long-term skilled nursing care.
Regardless of ability to pay, Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation strives to ensure that there is full access to the programs and services of the Pavilions. The Foundation provided more than $4.5 million last year in benevolent care to members of our community.
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