Health & Fitness
Those Lazy, Crazy Days
A lot of exciting things are happening in Downtown Woodstock including the kicking off of the summer concert series this weekend.
Ah, yes. We have reached another Summer season, and "the living is easy"? Well, I won't fight that battle right now, but I did want to talk about our 14th Annual Summer Concert Series.
First, and foremost, Council and Staff took a very aggressive approach a few years ago to get sponsors for the very popular series, hoping to ease the burden on the residents. Successful in this endeavor was an understatement. Our title sponsor, Northside Cherokee Hospital and Mr. Billy Hayes, CEO, have come through for the third year in a row.
Other sponsors of note are the GOLD Levels, Colby Chiropractic, LGE Credit Union and Harry Norman Realtors. SILVER Levels are Gas South and Woodstock Aquatic Center. BRONZE sponsors are , Microtel Inn & Suites, and Walmart. Our PATRONS are Hearthside Townelake, John Wieland Homes, and Woodstock Downtown Condos.
Without these great, local businesses, we would not be able to continue providing this valuable, fun experience for our residents. Not to mention the ability to show off a vibrant and thriving Downtown.
In formulating the lineup each year, staff tries to hit as many genres as possible. This year is no exception.
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- 5/14 - Edwin McCain (this article was written prior to this performance...sure it was great!)
- 6/11 - LoCash Cowboys
- 7/9 - Midnight Star
- 8/13 - Wet Willie
- 9/10 - The Return (Beatles Cover band that has been getting rave revues)
Visit www.woodstockconcertseries.com for more information. Notice I said "staff"...I guess they don't trust my music judgement! Smart.
We'll also have our annual July 4th parade and fireworks show. This is solely sponsored by LGE Credit Union, allowing NO TAX DOLLARS to be spent on exploding gunpowder! But, a crowd-pleaser, nonetheless.
This fall, construction begins on our permanent Amphitheater, which (crossed fingers) will be ready for the 2012 Concert Series.
A lot of exciting things are happening in Downtown Woodstock, especially at our newly named City Center (Council Chambers and City Park), as well as too many new merchants to mention here. That's a whole separate column...but I can say the Boss and I have been seen in an awful lot!
