by Kelly Babcock
Thursday, July 23rd, at 7PM, at the Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Orchestra North Summer Program presents the faculty of Owen Sound Summer Strings kick-off concert, which is open to all. Bring your family and friends. Admission is by Donation
Thursday, July 23rd, at 8PM at St. George's Hall, 1049 4th Ave. E, Frank Deresti and The Lake Effect. This band blends acoustic guitar, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, violin, upright bass, drums, percussion and layers of vocal harmonies to create an ever-changing sonic experience in support of Frank's thought-provoking songs
Friday, July 24, at 8:30PM under the stars at Harrison Park, see Music and Movies. FernGully: The Last Rainforest - Before there was Avatar, there was FernGully. The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus. Music before the movie by Devon Travis. Admission is free
Saturday, July 25th, from 9PM 'til 11PM, The Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 Ninth Street E, presents Kunle. He brings together his unique guitar and harmonica playing, talking drum traditional and contemporary songs, and rich vocals to take audiences into what he terms as "music with no boundaries". A pay what you can event
Sunday July 26, at 3PM at The Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Orchestra North Summer Program presents Owen Sound Summer Strings Festival's Final concert featuring the participants of the Summer Strings Festival playing chamber and orchestra works.
Sunday, July 19th, at 7PM at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre, 1155 1st Ave W, the TD Harbour Nights presents Nadjiwan. The man behind the music is Marc Meriläinen. Born in northern Manitoba and raised in the untamed beauty of Northwestern Ontario, Marc knew from an early age he would perform music. A pay what you can event
Wednesday, July 29th, at 12 Noon, is "Six Strings and More," the fourth concert in the 22nd Annual Noon Hour Series at Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave. E. This show will feature Paul Danard on Guitar and rumour has it that Laura VanDyk will be accompanying him as guest vocalist. A pay what you can event
