News Briefs

Local nonprofits take center stage at summer concert series

Local non-profits will be the true headliners this season at First & Main Town Center’s 4th Annual FREE Summer Concert Series, presented by Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. Each of the nine concerts will benefit a local nonprofit by serving as a collection point for concertgoers to donate items:June 6, 13, 20: Care and Share Food Bank – non-perishable foodsJune 27, July 11, 18: Falcon School District 49 – school suppliesAugust 1, 8, 15: TESSA – cell phones”First & Main Town Center is a community gathering place,” said Cayse Osterlund, senior general manager. “Wrapping local charities into the concert series is our way of celebrating, and giving back, to a community that has given us so much.”The First & Main FREE Summer Concert Series will take place every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. through Aug. 15 at the park located in front of the Cinemark Theater. The 2008 live music line-up:June 27- Tribe (zydeco, blues, jazz)July 11- Brickyard (blues, R&B, rock)July 18- NEW! Emerging Artists Night – The Parable Sons (blues) & Polyjane (folk, rock)August 1- Arch Hooks (R&B/rock)August 8- Jim Adams Band (blues)August 15- Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 tribute band)First & Main Town Center is located on Powers Boulevard between Constitution and N. Carefree. For more information, visit www.FirstandMainTownCenter.com.

StratusIQ Fiber Internet Falcon Advertisement

Current Weather

Weather Cams by StratusIQ

Search Advertisers