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Celebrating its 32nd consecutive year in 2018, there will be plenty of jazz, blues and swing music, combined with a mix of ballads, standards, originals and Americana.
It's all being offered at Millsite Park most Thursday evenings during July and August from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There is no admission charge and parking is free. Several local businesses may remain open late to accommodate those attending the concerts. A limited amount of RV parking is available at Millsite Park. There is a 69 space RV park in nearby Tri-City.
According to Ted Romas, Event Coordinator, this is the longest running free concert series in Douglas County. Articles appearing in July 1987 issues of the Umpqua Free Press (now the Douglas County Mail) report that the Myrtle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce presented the first performances of Music in the Park that summer. For 12 years the concerts were successfully organized and coordinated by Bill and Marilyn West, both well-known residents of Myrtle Creek. Since 2007 the summer concerts have been presented by the Myrtle Creek~Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce.
In 2007, for the first time in the history of the concert series, corporate sponsorship was sought. Frontier Communications was our Overall Event Sponsor for ten years. This year Lauren Young Tire Centers will be our new Overall Event Sponsor. Major contributors have included, among others, Carter Andersen State Farm Insurance, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Del's/MSK True Value Stores, Ingram Books, Pacific Power and Seven Feathers Casino Resort. Additionally, over 50 local businesses, organizations and individuals contribute annually to help keep the summer concerts FREE.
Millsite Park is an excellent location for Music in the Park. The band shell includes a stage and a concrete dance area. The grassy area is large enough to accommodate hundreds of spectators who bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Restroom facilities are located nearby. Pets are welcome, if kept under control and cleaned up after.
For more information about Myrtle Creek's 2018 Music in the Park concert series, contact Ted Romas at 541-860-5846.
Performance Schedule for 2018 Summer Season of Music in the Park
Music in the Park is a FREE community event held in Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek
All dates/times are Thursday evenings 6~8:30pm
Pets permitted if kept under control and cleaned up after. Food vendor on site. More Info: 541-860-2037.
- July 12:
- Season Opener: Mo'Jo Boogie, Roseburg, OR ~ Funk, R"B, Soul, Jazz, Surf & Rockin' Blues. See FaceBook Page: Mo'Jo Boogie
- July 19:
- The Nancy Mac Band, Phoenix, OR ~ Blues, Rock & Ballads. Visit: nancymacband.com
- July 26-29 :
- Enjoy the Myrtle Creek Summer Festival all weekend
- August 2:
- Dusty Herd, Eugene, OR ~ Classic Country. Hear them at: reverbnation.com/dustyherd
- August 9:
- TOYZ 'It's A Rock Show', Coos Bay, OR ~ Classic Rock. FaceBook Page: TOYZ 'It's A Rock Show'.
- August 16:
- The Frankie Hernandez Band, Medford, OR ~ Reggae Rock, Funk & Soul. FaceBook Page: Frankie Hernandez Music
- August 23:
- Kentucky Blend, Grants Pass, OR ~ Americana, Folk, Cowboy & Country Rock. Visit: kentuckyblend.com
- August 30:
- Season Closer:Sound Stage Revue, Grants Pass, OR, ~ Salutes the USA. Visit: soundstageproductions.org
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