We had to wait all summer long (until the last event of the 2017 TGIF Concerts In The Parks series) but we’ll finally get some jazz in a Carlsbad park on August 18, 2017 as the JazzKatz Orchestra with Whitney Shay cools down Alga Norte Community Park.
Directed by Chaz Cabrera and Whitney Shay, the JazzKatz members are some of the finest and most experienced jazz musicians hand-picked in the San Diego area. The JazzKatz exhibit a passion for modern to classic jazz and emulate the swing sounds of big band music, helping to create a distinctive style that is their own, and never fails to impress.
As always, the music begins at 6 PM. Alga Norte Community park is located at 6565 Alicante Road in Carlsbad, California. Shuttle service operates between 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Ocean Collection, 2510 Gateway Road in Carlsbad.
Can’t believe we’re already well in August? (Is this summer speeding by or what!). Well, on Friday August, 11, 2017 we can all take our minds off the coming end of summer as Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts In The Parks moves to Alga Norte Community Park with the solidly slick cover stylings of The Mighty Untouchables.
This supreme multi-cultural mix of musicians and singers entertain throughout the world and are guaranteed to please audiences of all tastes with their extensive and diverse collection of material. Their repertoire includes songs from Bruno Mars, CeeLo Green, Earth, Wind & Fire, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Prince, Santana, AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Celia Cruz just to name a few!
The music begins at 6 PM. Alga Norte Community park is located at 6565 Alicante Road in Carlsbad, California. Shuttle service operates between 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Ocean Collection, 2510 Gateway Road in Carlsbad.
As if last weeks 80s hits flashbacks weren’t enough Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in The Parks goes back another decade to the softer side of the 70s flavor with the sounds of High Tide Society at Calavera Hills Park on Friday August 4, 2017.
High Tide Society, formerly AM Gold, is keeping it classy and re-creating all of your 70s and early 80s soft-rock hits from artists like Ambrosia, America, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Exile, Orleans, Air Supply, Little River Band, Toto, Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross and more.
Remember to bring low-back chairs, snacks, and a little neon, hi-viz gear for full flavor. Show starts at 6 PM. Calavera Hills Park, is located at 2997 Glasgow Dr. at the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive. Shuttle service operates between 4:30 and 9 p.m. from Sage Creek High School (3900 Cannon Road).
It’s difficult for many of us to get our heads around the fact that 80s hits are now technically golden oldies, but don’t let that stop you from getting your dancing shoes out for a rip roaring good time with The Spazmatics as Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts In The Parks moves to Calavera Hills Park on Friday, July 28, 2017.
All the awesome sounds, styles and way cool dance steps from the 1980s decade we’d love to forget. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy and entertainment.
Remember to bring low-back chairs, snacks, and a little neon, hi-viz gear for full flavor. Show starts at 6 PM. Calavera Hills Park, is located at 2997 Glasgow Dr. at the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive. Shuttle service operates between 4:30 and 9 p.m. from Sage Creek High School (3900 Cannon Road).
Elementary and middle school kids who love to dance, or aspire to try out for dance or cheer squads in the future, are invited to brush up on their dance skills this summer with the Carlsbad High School Varsity Dance Team. The 12-time National Champion Lancer Dancers will be holding a Junior Lancer Dancer summer camp from Aug. 15 through 18 at Carlsbad High School from 9 a.m. to noon each day.
The team will be offering scholarships to qualified families to attend their Junior Lancer Dancer camp. Scholarships will be awarded based on HUD guidelines for low income families in San Diego County. Families that do not qualify can attend the summer camp for a donation of $125.
“We believe all children should be able to take dance classes, no matter what their income level is,” says Rachel Whitehead, the team’s Scholarship Coordinator. “We want to share our passion for dance with community youth that may not have the same opportunities that we have.”
Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in The Parks heads west this Friday, July 7, 2017 to Poinsettia Community Park with the Southern Fried sounds of Robert Jon & The Wreck.
Robert Jon & The Wreck is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Based out of Orange County, this quintet is dedicated, driven and committed to giving their fans a powerful rock and roll show – night after night and town after town. This team of follicular proficient troubadours isn’t slowing down anytime soon, recently releasing their sophomore album, Good Life Pie.
Poinsettia Community Park is located 6600 Hidden Valley Road in Carlsbad, California. Parking shuttle service operates between 4:30 to 9 p.m. from North Coast Calvary Chapel, 1330 Poinsettia Lane.
If you missed Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra last week, then be sure you’re at Stagecoach Park on June 30, 2017 when Morgan Leigh Band heats up the place with her own brand of country party rock.
Morgan Leigh Band is one of Southern California’s hardest working, high energy country bands. They will keep the party rocking all night long, performing all your favorite country hits as well as songs from their original debut album Trouble. Morgan Leigh was a contestant on American Idol, a Texaco Country Showdown State Winner and nominated for Best Country/Americana by San Diego Music Awards.
Reminder: Bring chairs, snacks, drinks, and goodies to share and a smile, but do not bring pets, smoking and vaping, grills, skateboards, rollerblades, skates and bicycles. Stagecoach Community Park is located at 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, California. Music starts at 6 PM.
Sue Palmer has been called “San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie.” And this Friday, June 23, 2017 she’ll be playing Stagecoach Park with her Motel Swing Orchestra as the kick-off artist of Carlsbad, California’s 2017 TGIF Concert in the Parks concert series.
Palmer is probably most famous for being the musical partner of blues diva Candye Kane who she travelled the world with as Sue “Beehive” Palmer with Candye Kane and the Swingin’ Armadillos.
Sue is a featured artist on all four of Kane’s CDs under the Antones and Sire labels. Sue’s instrumental composition “Beehive” was featured on Kane’s “Diva La Grande” CD, and Sue and Candye co-wrote the title tune on Kane’s CD “Swango.” “Swango” is also featured in the documentary “The Girl Next Door,” a biography of porn star Stacy Valentine produced by National Public Radio’s Christine Fugat in 2000.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again kick the summer off right and Sue Palmer. Stagecoach Community Park is located at 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, California. Music starts at 6 PM.
On Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 7PM, Carlsbad’s Museum of Making Music presents a special “Play It Forward” benefit concert featuring the return of renowned guitarist Albert Lee and slide guitarist Cindy Cashdollar. Albert and Cindy will be backed by a stellar band featuring: J.T. Thomas on keys, Will McGregor on bass, and drummer Jason Harrison Smith.
The event features a world-class performance at a world-class venue, The Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, in Sorrento Valley.
Tickets to this event are:
$75 for orchestra level seating
$50 for parterre level seating
$35 for balcony level seating
Tickets will sell out for this event well in advance. For tickets, please contact us at (760) 304-5844 or order tickets online:
Carlsbad’s New Village Arts production of Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years has been extended with four performances added the weekend of June 16 – 18, 2017. It’s the last chance to enjoy what The San Diego Reader has called “One of the best plays for the year. . . a truly splendid show.”
Sarah and Elizabeth Delany’s sharp memories show us the post-Reconstruction South and Booker T. Washington; Harlem’s Golden Age and Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Paul Robeson. Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist; Sadie quietly integrates the New York City system as a high school teacher. Their extraordinary story makes an important contribution to our nation’s heritage—and an indelible impression on our lives.
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