Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Musical line-up announced for Wallaceburg’s Music By The River Banks series
The Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts has announced the line-up for the inaugural Co-Operators Music By The River Banks Outdoor Summer Concert Series.
The series will showcase local talent in Wallaceburg’s “Library Park”, on the banks of the Sydenham River. Free family-friendly concerts are scheduled for 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday nights from June 27 to August 22 throughout the summer.
Wallaceburg’s own Sterling Blues Band will headline the very first event on “Opening Night” – Tuesday, June 27. Wallaceburg musicians Kenny Algate and Tim Knight will open the showcase. All acts booked for the series are Chatham-Kent musicians.
The full series line-up can be seen here:
June 27 – Sterling Blues Band – With The Acousticats
July 4 – C-K Mountaineers & Stereobox
July 11 – Jacklyn Wills
July 18 – Bren Dube
July 25 – The Chasers – Opener: Three’s A Crowd
Aug 1 – Jay Allan – Opener: Connor Wilson
Aug 8 – Down River Band – Opener: Mikayla Lozon
Aug 15 – Tina Pumfrey Opener: Alyssa Doherty
Finale Night – Aug 22 – Neil Malcolm Band And Travis Laur
Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and an empty stomach. Charity barbecues will be offered each week during the series. Raffles and giveaways are also expected during the festivities. Library Park is located on James Street beside the Chatham-Kent Public Library’s Wallaceburg branch in the downtown core.
The Wallaceburg Co-Operators made a $2,500 donation to the program and are the presenting sponsor of the weekly summer series.
“The addition of The Co-Operators to our team is great news for the Arts Council and great news for Wallaceburg,” said council President Dave Elliott. “The sponsorship allows us to offer the entire series absolutely free to all who attend.”
The Arts Council was also recently awarded a $5,000 grant through the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Community Partnership Fund, to make the outdoor series possible.
“We’ve had tremendous support from the community and those who attend our live performances,” added Elliott. “To receive that same support from the Municipality and from local business to elevate the local awareness and appreciation for arts, is a game changer.”
More information on the Arts Council can be found at www.wallaceburgartscouncil.com.
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Photo of the day
Kris Lee, a retired science teacher from Wallaceburg District Secondary School, has three paintings on display at Wallaceburg Branch until June 7. Since retirement, Kris has developed a passion for painting using acrylics.
Kris has been involved with many organizations and committees involving the St. Clair River and nature. This is the first showing of her work. Her series of two paintings called “Reading Room” reflect her love of nature. The “Gulls on Ice Flows” painting reminds her of a private sushi bar for aquatic birds during St. Clair River winters.
“Gulls on Ice Flows” has been donated to the library’s reading program. Proceeds from the sale of the painting will be used to support the TD Summer Reading Program at Wallaceburg Branch. Please contact the library if you are interested in purchasing this donated work of art.
Weather forecast for Monday, May 29, 2017
Today – A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late this morning. High 23. Humidex 26. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 13.
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