New concert series to get underway in New Phila
Alley Cats Marketplace, Fresh the Market and Lacey Performing Arts Center announced the launch of a community concert series aimed at bringing together music lovers from all walks of life for Saturday afternoons of entertainment, shopping, eating at local restaurants and camaraderie.
These concerts will take place the first Saturdays of the summer — June 1, July 6 and Aug. 3 — at the outdoor patio at Lacey PAC, 116 First Drive SW, New Philadelphia. The concerts are open air and free to all ages.
This concert series is in addition to Chetsville Productions’ Summer Sounds held Saturday, July 20 in conjunction with Downtown New Philadelphia Summer Sidewalk Sales.
Featured artists the first Saturday include Emmy Rae at 11 a.m. Rae is a 19-year-old indie/alternative artist based in Morgantown, West Virginia. She will sing a variety of original and crowd favorites while playing her ukulele and guitar. Rae is currently in production of her debut album.
From 12:30-3 p.m. Dan Gribble, local musician/singer, will perform songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
From 3:15-4 p.m. the Tuscarawas County Ukulele Squad, a new group formed through the Dover Public Library, will play and sing a variety of tunes, and audience participation is encouraged.
On July 6 Melly West & the Sunshine Funtime Band, Nick Bonner, and others are scheduled. Aug. 3 musicians will be announced.
Performers of all genres and backgrounds are welcome. Call Alley Cats Marketplace at 330-340-6730 to learn more.
Support the community by becoming a sponsor of the community concert series. Call Debbie Aubihl Knisely at 330-340-6730.
Stay updated on all the latest news and announcements related to the community concert series by following Alley Cats Marketplace and Fresh the Market’s Facebook and Instagram pages, New Phila Guide on Facebook, or visit www.newphilaguide.com and Yodel Community Connections on Facebook.
The downtown business community and the newly formed New Philadelphia Advancing the Community Together hope to continue to bring more events like these.
