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Sunday, April 25, 2010
Live by the Levee! - Riverside Park announces 2010 lineup
The Riverside Park Amphitheater committee is gearing up for another summer concert series for the approaching 2010 installment.
This year’s lineup will include:
May 22: Community Day Picnic (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.); Free hog roast from 12-2, silent auction 12-2, cake walk, kids games 12-4. Hoosier Jazz Buddies 12-1:30, the Clearfork Band 2:15 to 3:00, The Dirty Third Band 4:15 to 5:15.
June 19: Joe Rigney (Local Musician) ; Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffett Party/Tribute band) headlining
June 26: RCHS Jazz Combo Band; Indiana’s own 38th Infantry Division Army Band headlining
July 10: K.J. Testin & The Jester Kings (Country/Rock); 7 Bridges Band (The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band) headlining
July 24: Governor Davis & the Blues Ambassadors (Blues); Skyla Burrell Band headlining
August 14: Brian Wallen (Blue Grass); Mother Grove (Irish Music) headlining
August 28: 650 North (Rock); The Devonshires (Retro-New) headlining
Opening acts begin at 7 p.m. and end at 7:45 p.m. with the headliner beginning at 8:15 p.m. and playing until 10 p.m.
“With this year’s line-up of artists, it will prove to be one of our biggest and best years as of yet,” Board secretary Carla Sharpe said. “As you can tell, we have a variety of acts sure to please everyone!”
Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy an evening of free music at the amphitheater. All concerts are free of charge and free parking and shuttle service is provided. Special considerations are made for handicapped parking.
Anyone interested in being a vendor at any or all of this year’s shows please contact Carla Sharpe at 765-932-3735.
“This is a good opportunity for your organization/club to make some money,” Sharpe said.
The Rushville Food Pantry will be present at each concert accepting donations of canned food items. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Sponsorships are solicited each year from area businesses and individuals to provide these concerts free of charge. Business and corporate sponsorship levels range from $5,000 to $500 and include signage and advertisement for your business, free vendor space, business or organization name announced at all six concerts and Community Day, as well as published in the Riverside Park program, newspaper and radio.
“Friend of the Park” Sponsorships are also being offered, geared toward patrons of the park, individuals, non-profits and small businesses and consist of sponsorship levels from $100 to $25, which will get your business or organization name announced at all six concerts and Community Day, as well as published in the Riverside Park program, newspaper and radio.
The 2010 Sponsors who are signed up this year include:
Platinum Level ($2,500): Rush County Community Foundation; 94.3 WIFE; Comfort Inn; Rushville Republican; Moster Mortuary; Rushville St. Patrick’s Day Committee; Campbell Brothers; Boyer Networks
Silver Level ($1,500): Pinnacle Martial Arts; Harcourt Outlines; INTAT, Wal-Mart
Copper Level ($1,000): Jack and Linda Clarkson
Bronze Level ($750): Therapeutic Touch/Shelia Alexander; Miller’s Merry Manor; The 201 Building; CGS Services
Patron Level ($500): Wells Fargo; Herdrich Petroleum; Schroeder Agency, Inc.; Rushville Republican; Payne Insurance Agency; MainSource Bank; Duke Energy; Maverick Insurance; Moffett’s Watercare; M.D. Wessler & Associates Engineering; Morton Buildings; Edward Jones Investments—Brian Humphrey, Financial Advisor; Fraley Truck & Implement Sales; Rushville Chrysler Jeep Dodge; Butler, Fairman & Seufert; Crowe Horwath, LLP; Citizens State Bank; Pizza King; Badell & Wilson, P.C.; Bob-O-Link Liquor; J & D Custom Meats
Friends of the Park: Umbaugh & Associates ($300); Rushville Elks Lodge #1307 and Bowles Construction ($250); American Legion Post #150, Sons of the American Legion, American Family Insurance—Kevin Snyder, Agent, Newhouse & Newhouse Attorneys, Dan & Kim Shanahan, Rush County Abstract, Elizabeth’s Keepsakes & Collectibles, John McCane, Joseph & Jamie Rigney, Chris & Donna Holland/INCERO, Low Flying Aircraft/Dave Barnes, Mike Pavey & Christy Welch, Don & Roberta Porter, Animal Hospital of Rushville, P.C., Jane Smiley CPA, Inc., Brunsman Graphic Design, Hoeing Supply, Inc. ($100); Jerry & Melita Hartwell, Charlie & Peggy Stout, Jack & Cinda Brown, Christian Values Furniture & Gifts Tom & Anita Simpson, Kevin & Becky Stone ($50); Brian & Georgia Gurley, Mark Sloan, Amy Brammer, Wayne & Shirley Craven, Keith & Nancy Rice, Linda Sheehan, Barb Craven, Bill & Teresa Craven, Richard & Joyce Vogel, Dave & Donna Meckes, Brian & Heather Sheehan, Joe & Kim Rathz, Tim Bird, Brian & Cindy Humphrey, John & Sally Collyer, Mike & MaryAnn Beard, Michael & Beth Beard, Jeff Sherwood, Todd Funeral Home, Betty Shanahan, Pike Chief Metal Works, Inc., Steve Houston ($25)
If you would like to join this group of sponsors please give Carla Sharpe a call at 765-932-3735.
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