Many thanks to my friend Kara for posting this information and allowing me to share it. These concerts are a great way to spend a Monday night.
Enjoy the shows.
For many, this marks the official start of Summer Fun here in Aiken - the Summer concert series at Hopelands Gardens. THere is no better way to spend a Monday evening then listening to a concert in the 'park'. Bring your girl (or guy!), your blankets or lawn chairs - sit back, relax, and enjoy the music!
Here's the deal:
What: Summer Concerts at Hopelands Gardens
When: EVERY MONDAY NIGHT STARTING MAY 4, 2009 - TILL AUGUST 31st!
Where: Hopelands Gardens, Whiskey Road.
Parking: Available at Rye Patch - Berrie Road, and Green Boundary Club - Whiskey Road.
Time: 7:00pm
Aiken Community Band opens the season on Monday - come on out!
Here is the schedule: (print it out and hang it on your fridge to remind you!)
May 4 - Aiken Community Band, sponsored by Security Federal
May 11 - Harmony River Chorus, sponsored by Right At Home of the CSRAMay 18 - Savannah River Winds, sponsored by Aiken Newcomers Club
May 25 - Aiken Civic Ballet, sponsored by Hearing Associates of South Carolina
June 1 - Aiken Brass, sponsored by Cumberland Village
June 8 - Black Bottom Biscuits, sponsored by The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch
June 15 - Maureen Simpson joined by the Aiken Choral Society, sponsored by Cumberland Village
June 22 - Preston and Weston featuring Sandra Simmons, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
June 29 - Swingsation, sponsored by Carriage Hills Living Center
July 6 - Fort Gordon Concert Band, sponsored by The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch
July 13 - Chris Mangelly, sponsored by The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch
July 20 - U.S. Marine Corps Band/Parris Island Marine, sponsored by Screenprint Factory
July 27 - Fabio Man, sponsored by The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch
Aug. 3 - Fort Gordon Dixieland Band, sponsored by The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch
Aug. 10 - Savannah River Stringband, sponsored by Curiosity Shop
Aug. 17 - South Boundary, sponsored by Especially Seniors
Aug. 24 - Big Band Features, sponsored by Cumberland Village
Aug. 31 - Aiken Community Band, sponsored by Security Federal
You may not be able to go to every concert - so look through the list and pick a couple that you just don't want to miss!
Enjoy :)
Maybe I'll see you at some of these! Have a good day Gene. Talk to you later.