Bridgetown Big Band Kicks Off Free Summer Concerts June 17, 2010

"Third Thursday," the Tigard Public Library's new outdoor summer concert series, kicks off with a performance by the Bridgetown Big Band on Thursday, June 17, at 6 p.m. at the Library's gazebo. The Third Thursday concerts will run through September.

The Bridgetown Big Band presents a wide variety of swingin', toe-tappin' tunes, including hits from legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, George and Ira Gershwin, arranger Sammy Nestico and Thad Jones. Vocalists will enhance the jazzy sounds of the 18-piece band.

Upcoming concerts include:

• July 15—Meester & Meester (an eclectic synthesis of styles)


• August 19—Sky in the Road (folk-based World music)


• September 16—Mark Nelson (Hawaiian slack-key guitar)

Concert-goers should bring their own outdoor seating. In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Library Community Room. The series is sponsored by the Friends of Tigard Library. For more information about this concert or other events at the Library, call the Library at 503-718-2517 or visit the Library's web page at http://www.tigard-or.gov/library

Official Website: http://www.tigard-or.gov/library