The musical lineup reads like a whirlwind trip around the world. Spanish flamenco, Caribbean reggae, funk, South American Latin, country, African djembe …. Save yourself the cost of an airline ticket and join the summer crowd at Music in the Park instead!
Music in the Park is held on Thursdays throughout July and August, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, on the Riverside Patio behind the Oliver Information Centre (the historic CPR Station) at 6431 Station Street with two exceptions listed below. All concerts are admission by donation, with a suggested $5 minimum. :
July 4: Penticton Concert Band: Spanish classics and big band favourites. Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive July 11: William Leggott, Spanish and Flamenco Guitar. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station StreetJuly 18: The Cha Cha Laca Love Machine, funk, reggae, Latin, plus insanity! Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street Feed the Valley Concert, sponsored by Valley First Credit Union, Food donations accepted in cash or in kind.
July 25: Okanagan Divas; Cindy Doucette and Mikie Spillett. Country, pop, jazz, rock and original. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
Saturday August 3: Michael Burgess in Concert. “Canada’s own Jean Valjean”. Special ticketed performance. $25 advance, $35 door. 7 pm Oliver Bandshell, Oliver Community Centre, 6359 Park Drive
August 8: Nankama Drum & Dance. African djembe drumming and dancing. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
August 15: Guys with Guitars: Jeremy Cook & Brian Highley. Classical guitar, original instrumentals, pop and folk vocals. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
August 22 Jazz Out West. Light jazz and popular standards. Riverside Patio, Oliver Tourism Information Centre, 6431 Station Street
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Picnics welcome, or light refreshments available for purchase.
Pictured: Nankama Drum and Dance
