The Arts Council has doubled its outdoor summer concert series at the Smithgall Arts Center from five to ten events this year.
According to a press release, The Peach State Bank & Trust Summer Music Series, which features a blend of new bands and community favorites, opens May 6.
“As an evolving organization, The Arts Council hopes to engage with all members of our community by appealing to a broad set of musical interests with this diverse lineup of performances,” Pamela Williams-Lime, executive director of the Arts Council, said. “As part of our efforts to connect with a broader audience, we are offering one free event on Mother’s Day weekend and have kept the other performance ticket prices low - ranging from $15 to $40. We are thrilled to have Peach State Bank & Trust as our title sponsor for this year’s series as well as other supporting sponsors.”
The Concert Schedule is as follows:
• Fly Betty Band, May 6
• North Georgia Chamber Symphony, May 13
• The Venue Jazz Orchestra, May 20
• Tribute – A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band, June 3
• Riverstreet, June 17
• Northwinds Symphonic Band Patriotic Pops, July 3
• Marcel Portilla Band, July 15
• Back In Time, July 29
• Mary Kate Farmer, Aug. 12
• Dancing Dream-Abba Tribute Band, September 22
The North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert on May 13 will be a free concert in celebration of Mother’s Day weekend. The Arts Council partnered with Peyton’s Pie Company, who will provide a 15 percent off coupon for a woodfired pizza to concertgoers. Peyton’s is located a block from The Arts Council in the Gainesville Marketplace.
Tickets for each concert are on sale now on the Arts Council’s website with options for individual tickets and tables of eight. To purchase tickets, click here.
