This Week’s Music Events and Concerts
August 1st, 2011 by WCVA
Kimberley Locke, from Season 2 of American Idol, will be performing this weekend at the Cure Kids Jam and Festival.
The weather outlook will be glorious, with clear skies and temperatures in the low 80s. In other words, it’s the perfect time to enjoy live music while lounging on the lawn, or sitting in an outdoor venue. The following are just some of the outdoor concerts taking place this week in Oregon’s Washington County:
Tuesday, August 2
Evening of Music at the Estate with Michael Allen Harrison & Friends
Jenkins Estate (Beaverton)
6-8:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.)
Suitable for all ages. $8 per person; children 10 years and younger are free.
Jenkins Estate’s 14th annual summer celebration concert on the lawn features concert pianist Michael Allen Harrison and friends for an evening of music ranging from jazz, ballet and classical to adult contemporary. Food and wine available for purchase on-site. Please no outside alcohol.
Wednesday, August 3
Stella Olsen Park (Sherwood)
6:30 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Admission is free.
Sherwood on the Green features singer/songwriter Melody Guy for an evening of country music. Food, beer and wine available for purchase on-site.
Thursday, August 4
Bridgeport Village Summer Concert Series
Bridgeport Village (Tigard/Tualatin)
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Admission is free.
Bridgeport Village’s annual summer concert series welcomes dance-band Oncore, and its hit list of dance tunes from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond.
Shute Park (Hillsboro)
7-9 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Admission is free.
The Hillsboro Community Arts’ “Showtime at the Shute” features jazz and blues with the Ellen Whyte Band. Enjoy an evening at the park, and don’t forget to come early to catch the pre-show performances, live visual artists and “You Create” art.
Bethany Village Summer Concerts
Cedar Mill Community Library (Bethany)
5:30-8 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Admission: Suggested donation of 2 cans of food to benefit the Oregon Food Bank
The River City Band is the featured band at this month’s Bethany Village outdoor summer concert. Fun activities and crafts will also be available during the evening.
Concert and Theatre in the Park
Cedar Mill Park (Cedar Mill)
6-8 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Admission is free.
The music of Hapa–recently seen on the television series Hawaii Five-O–will transport your senses to the islands of Hawaii with its Polynesian-style music. Food and beverages from Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grill will be available on-site.
Friday, August 5
Tualatin Commons (Tualatin)
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Suitable for all ages. Admission is free.
Dust off the dancing shoes when the Gretchen Miller Band takes the stage at the Tualatin Commons with their brand of pop and funk.
Friday, August 5 (through Sunday, August 7)
Horning’s Hideout (North Plains)
August 5-7
Gates open at 10 a.m. (see complete schedule)
Tickets: $50 (one-day pass) – $110 (three-day pass, includes camping)
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mercy Corps.
Fire in the Canyon is a three-day music festival of musical and cultural awareness through sound, visuals, speakers and interactive art installations. Hip hop artists such as The Pharcyde, Digable Planets, Del the Funky Homosapien and many, many more, are scheduled to perform.
Saturday, August 6
Hillsboro Stadium (Hillsboro)
2-6 p.m.
Admission is $12 per person; proceeds to benefit children’s charities
American Idol artists Kimberley Locke (top three contest during season three) and Blake Lewis (season six runner-up), plus emerging artists from the West Coast take to the stage for charity. The Cure JM Foundation, United Way and Ronald McDonald House have come together to help raise money and awareness for children’s charities at this fun-filled concert and festival.
The Washington County Visitors Association makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is up-to-date and accurate. All concerts are subject to change without notice.
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