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Old Posted Jun 13, 2006, 5:02 AM
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I'm glad to hear things are going well for you guys overall, Chris! You will be in my thoughts for sure.

Here is something interesting. Go Harrisburg!!!

NEWS INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR STEPHEN R. REED
City of Harrisburg
King City Government Center
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1678
Telephone: 717.255.3040

FOR IMMEDIATE USE
12 June 2006

BEACH BOYS TO HEADLINE 2006 AMERICAN MUSICFEST LINE-UP

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the Beach Boys will perform in a free, live concert in Riverfront Park as part of the city’s upcoming American MusicFest held over the July 4th Holiday weekend. The Beach Boys headline more than 250 hours of free, live music by nearly 60 different musical and other acts. Over 300 local, regional and national entertainers will be presented by the city during the extended, four-day festival, which begins on Saturday, July 1, and concludes with the region’s largest holiday fireworks display, set for 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.

Reed said the Beach Boys will appear live in concert on the Comcast Star Stage in South Riverfront Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The concert is free and open to the public, who are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs to watch the show. In the event of rain on July 4th, the concert will be rescheduled for the following evening, Wednesday, July 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m., as will be the Grand Finale Fireworks, set for 9 p.m.

The Mayor said the quality of the musical line-up for this year’s MusicFest is outstanding, and in addition to the Beach Boys, features such popular headlining artists as the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra(Saturday, July 1, 8- 9:30 p.m.); Tito Puente, Jr.(Sunday, July 2 – 8-9:30 p.m.); The Marvellettes(Monday, July 3 – 5:30–7 p.m.); and the Classic Rock All-Stars, featuring members of Iron Butterfly, Rare Earth, Sugarloaf and Cannibal & The Headhunters(Monday, July 3-7:30 – 9:30 p.m.). All of the headliner shows are on the Comcast Star Stage in S. Riverfront Park, and are free and open to the public with festival-style seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Because of the extended holiday weekend, Mayor Reed said there will also be five consecutive nights of fireworks along the waterfront, thanks to a holiday weekend homestand of the Harrisburg Senators. Fireworks displays will occur each evening beginning Friday, June 30, through Monday, July 3, following the conclusion of each evening’s Senators’ game. The festival-concluding Grand Finale fireworks display are set for 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, with a raindate of the following evening, same time.

Reed said the American MusicFest is the largest Independence Holiday Weekend Festival in the midstate, with over 130 separate performances on six stages. Dozens of food and other amusement vendors will also be on-hand, including the popular Belco Children’s Village, where games, activities, puppet and other theatrical performances, and music occurs.

The Mayor said the entire festival, including all of the musical performances, is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In addition to the activities in Riverfront Park, an array of events and activities, including nightly Senators’ games, are slated for on City Island. All of the Island’s vendors and other attractions will likewise be open.

Reed said other notable performers slated to appear at this year’s American MusicFest include: Salsamba; Joanne Shenandoah; Ubaka Hill, The Sauce Boss; The Crawdaddies; Ayanna Hobson and the Soulmates; The Jellybricks; Rock Dog; Brave The Day; The Mint; Voxology; CD East Jazz Band; St. Lawrence Adult Tamburitzans; the Julie Schriber Band; Darcy Miner and Parallex Project; Cruise Control; Red Room; Naked Blue; Red; Hollis; Charles Lee & Band; Jambulay; Lareau; The Impact Band; Chopped Liver River Band; Mike Banks; and many more.

The Mayor said the American MusicFest is planned, produced and sponsored by the City of Harrisburg with the generous support of dozens of cosponsors. Providing support this year are Advanced Communications, Ambassador Home Improvements, Bath Savers, BELCO Community Credit Union, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Blue Green Corporation & The Suites at Hershey, Capital Blue Cross, Citadel radio stations 105.7 The X, MIX 106.7, and RED 102.3, Citizens Bank, Coca Cola, Comcast, Dauphin County Human Services, Dauphin County Young Lawyers, FastSigns, Flinchy’s Restaurant, WPMT Fox 43, Great Eastern Resorts, Harrisburg Hilton Hotel and Towers, Innovative Spas, Nextel Communications, One Wireless World, Patriot News, Schopf Brothers, Scott’s Grille, T-Mobile and W&L Distributors.

For a complete listing of American MusicFest performances and times please call the city Department of Parks and Recreation at (717) 255.3020, or visit the official website at www.AmericanMusicFest.org, via the city’s website at www.HarrisburgPa.gov.
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