It’s time for the Peace region to welcome back all the fun summer activities, and Northern Sunrise County and Town of Peace River are set to welcome back their ever-popular Outdoor Concert Series.
The series showcases local talent, and the series will kick off on June 10 at 12-Foot Davis Events Park.
“It’s a joint partnership between the county and Peace River, so we try to ensure each municipality chooses a different park to showcase with the outdoor concert series,” says NSC director of community services Amber Houle.
“These outdoor concerts serve as a platform to showcase and celebrate the talents and creativity of our local artists.”
The first artist featured is Jenna Loewen. She is a local performer who plays a blend of new country, timeless country classics, and folk music.
“Beyond simply enjoying the outdoors, these events foster connections among attendees, enabling them to forge new friendships and socialize with new ones,” says Houle.
July 8 will feature George Brothers at Cecil Thompson Park, followed by Ian Dickson at Peace River’s Riverfront Park on Aug. 12. Wrapping up the summer entertainment on Sept. 9 at Cecil Thompson Park with They Call Me Sir.
Houle urges everyone to go to enjoy the music for free this summer, and she says the concerts will be performed outside, so families should remember to bring a blanket, chair to sit on.
Both municipalities work hard all year-round to find activities members of their communities can participate in without worrying about a financial barrier. Their goal is to provide entertainment and events, wherever possible, at no cost.
For more information, please phone (780) 625-3287 or (780) 624-3204.
Emily Plihal
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