"MUSIC IN THE PARK" 2007 SERIES          Click Here for Program Series The "Music in the Park" Series showcases musicians at the Young Amphitheater in Plymouth's Centennial Park during the summer. The amphitheater is located across from Plymouth High School on Randolph Street. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some good music in the great outdoors. All of these events are free thanks to a generous grant from the Marshall County Community Foundation. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 ~ 7:30 P.M. KALAMAZOO KENNY & THE INNOVATORS Young Amphitheater in Centennial Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Kenny's vocal are like no other. Sometimes smooth as silk, other times raw as a bear's growl. One thing's for certain, when you listen to Kenny perform, you feel it. The Innovators a group that started as an idea of John Albright and he set out to make it a reality. He got together a group of musicians and yes…. on August 12, 2006 they took Legends Bar at Notre Dame by storm at Docstock06….They came, they rocked, they WON! The group consist of John Albright, keyboard, Tony Brinson, lead singer, Greg Meisner, drums, Chris Bowman, trumpet, Dr. Rob Riley, trombone/acoustic guitar; Bonnie Meisner, bass and Tim Tatum, lead guitar/singer. Visit the Band's Website: www.myspace.com/theinnovatorsrock. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 ~ 7:30 P.M. TRIBUTE TO AMERICA Young Amphitheater in Centennial Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tribute to America will be a show you will not want to miss. This show is a Patriotic Tribute to Our Country and The Armed Services. Those currently serving, from Marshall County, will also be recognized. The show is produced by Tim Miller, Music Director at Plymouth Wesleyan. Tim also produces the popular holiday event "Festival of Lights". FRIDAY, JULY 13 ~ 5:30 P.M. BATTLE OF THE BANDS featuring Straightaway Young Amphitheater in Centennial Park. Competition starts at 5:30 p.m. Battle of the Bands is Encore's first competition. Interested bands can send inquiries to 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or call (574) 935-4987. Straightaway will be the evening featured band. They have been voted one of Michiana Now's top 5 Rock bands and a four-time winner of Heartland's Battle of the Bands. They have a sound and appearance that hasn't been seen in this area for years. Founded in 1986 as a Jazz/Fusion combo, the band has gone through a number of format and personnel changes before evolving into what it is today. Band members are Dave Tanner, saxophones/keyboard and lead vocals, Dan Tanner, bass/vocals, Rick McMillen, lead/rhythm & acoustic guitars; Jimmy Ruggles, lead/rhythm & acoustic guitars and vocals; and Tony Tallarita, drums/percussion. SATURDAY, JULY 14 ~ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FAMILY FUN DAY IN THE PARK featuring Jetta & the Jellybeans Young Amphitheater in Centennial Park. • Rip Roaring Family Fun & Educational • Performer's Website: www.jettaandthejellybeans.com FREE Performances. Partner: Plymouth Parks Department FRIDAY, JULY 20 ~ 7:30 p.m. CLAYTON MILLER BAND Young Amphitheater in Centennial Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Clayton Miller Band was "born" not made, and while they have been together all their lives, they moved beyond the singing around the campfire stage in 1999 to sharing the stage with the greatest names in Blues; like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mississippi Heat, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, James Cotton, Walter Trout, The Nighthawks, Urge and Ricky Skaggs. While you will be amazed by the novelty of a band that consists of Dad Larry on bass, brothers Clayton, 21 on guitar and vocals, Cole, 17 on drums and vocals and L.D., just 9, wailing on the harmonica, you will come away captivated by musical chops that any blues musician of any age would be proud of. Band Website: www.claytonmillerband.com FRIDAY, JULY 27 ~ 7:30 P.M. LIVINGSTON TAYLOR Young Amphitheater in Centennial Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.. Livingston Taylor was born in Boston in November of 1950 and raised in Chapel Hill, NC, second youngest in a family of five. His father a doctor, his mother and siblings Alex, James, Kate and Hugh, Livingston states that "we are a very close family and music was always around the house". He has recorded 12 albums, first released in 1970 and the last in 1999. He has written two children's books and is a full professor at Berklee School of Music. Livingston describes his music as a folk jazz style with a pinch of R & B and country. You will not want to miss this show of melodic, inviting, impeccably performed and well written music. Band Website: www.livtaylor.com Underwritten by: Michiana Contracting, Inc. Click Here for Program Series Performances Contact Encore Performing Arts at: Telephone: 574-935-4987         Email: info@encoreperformingarts.org Office Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Giving Opportunities GIVING LEVELS Encore Maestro         Endowment Notables (Qty. Tickets)         $2,000 or above Crescendo (6 Tickets)         $1,000 - $1,999 Ovation (4 Tickets)         $ 500 - $999 Rave Revue (2 Tickets)         $ 250 - $499 Extravaganza (Music in the Park Tickets)         $100 - $249 Friends         up to $99 Main Contacts for Giving: Karen Schlosser, Executive Officer - 574.936.7876 Debi Gidley, Executive Director - 574.935.4987 Volunteer Every year we seek community volunteers to donate their time toward the implementation of our events. Many roles are needed for coordinating and organizing performances. Please contact our office at 574.935.4987 for more details to assist our staff. Home