Uncategorized July 17, 2018

Six to Sunset Concerts at Esther Short Park

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends!  The annual Six to Sunset Concert series is back at Esther Short Park.  Grab a blanket or lawn chairs and come down to enjoy great music!

Crowd in front of Esther Short Park stage for Stone in Love concert

Concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Parking is available at the Vancouvercenter garage at 601 Columbia St.

Pub in the Park

Beer and wine will be available for purchase at these events in a fenced beer garden. Reserve your VIP table by calling 360-567-1085 or email director@leadershipclarkcounty.com. VIPs receive dinner from Beaches Restaurant and Bar along with beer/wine vouchers. Proceeds support Leadership Clark County, a local nonprofit group promoting civic leadership.

The Lineup

 

Thursday, July 19: Kalimba

This 10-piece band includes a full horn and rhythm section that reproduces the infectious grooves created by Earth Wind and Fire. Kalimba faithfully honors EWF founder, Maurice White, by featuring lush treatments of his soaring vocal harmonies.

Thursday, July 26: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has celebrated close to forty years of providing symphonic music to our community. Its success is due to the talent and commitment of the early conductors and musicians who provided VSO’s foundation.

Thursday, August 2: Flexor T

Brian Perky (5 Guys Named Moe) and Joe Becker (KGW-TV) put their heads together to form a new country/rock band in 2010. Joined by powerful blues singer, Rebecca Brown, Flexor T is a show stopping, Vegas style country band.

Thursday, August 9: Patrick Lamb

Touring and performing as the ‘saxophonist to the stars’, Patrick Lamb has worked with Grammy winners and luminaries including Gino Vannelli, Bobby Caldwell, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Tommy Theyer, Diane Schuur, Bobby Kimball, Alice Cooper and Smokey Robinson.

Thursday, August 16: Hit Machine

Playing hits from all eras from “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees to “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz, Hit Machine is a mainstay in the Portland metro area. The band has headlined Hood to Coast, Independence Day at Fort Vancouver, and many Portland Trailblazers games.