News Release from: City of Beaverton
PATRICK LAMB HEADLINES BEAVERTON LAST TUESDAY CONCERT IN JULY
Posted: July 11th, 2012 9:59 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-07/1786/55959/7-26-2011_BLT_Patrick_Lamb_120.JPG (Patrick Lamb performs before a large crowd at The Round Fountain Plaza during Beaverton Last Tuesday.)
- Beaverton's outdoor concert series continues July 31 and Aug. 28 -
Join your neighbors and friends at the New Seasons' Beaverton Last Tuesday summertime concert series presented by the Beaverton Arts Commission. On July 31, Patrick Lamb will perform at The Round Fountain Plaza (12600 SW Crescent Street, adjacent to the Beaverton Central light rail station) from 5-8 p.m.
Nominated for a Grammy in 2007, Lamb's music is steeped in Southern blues and jazz. He has performed with groups that opened for BB King and played with G.C. Cameron, formerly with the Temptations.
"Patrick Lamb's energy and talent promises to captivate the crowd at Beaverton Last Tuesday," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "These popular performances at The Round help build community by bringing us together."
To make each night a true celebration of the arts, dance demonstrations will be presented during band intermissions. Painted Sky/Northstar Dance Company (honoring Native American culture) will perform on July 31 and the Kalabharathi School of Dance (East Indian dance) will perform on Aug. 28.
Restaurants Mio Sushi and Mingo's will offer indoor and outdoor dining, while artists display their work (available for purchase) throughout the plaza.
Beaverton Last Tuesday is made possible thanks to support from New Seasons, Pepita's Mexican Cuisine, The Round, Artisan Renovations, The Oregonian, Beaverton Arts Foundation, Beaverton Arts Commission and the city of Beaverton.
Parking is available off of SW Cedar Hills Boulevard at Westgate Drive in the former Westgate Theater lot. For more information, please call the Beaverton Arts Commission at 503-526-2379 or visit www.BeavertonArts.org.
The final Beaverton Last Tuesday is slated for Aug. 28 where Michael Allen Harrison will take the stage. Recognized as a Steinway Signature Artist, Harrison has a reputation as a prolific and stylistically multifaceted pianist, playing classical, new age/world and contemporary jazz. For more information, visit www.MichaelAllenHarrison.com.
ABOUT THE BEAVERTON ARTS COMMISSION
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrates community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as the Last Tuesday concert series, the Visual Arts Showcase and Ten Tiny Dances. In addition, the BAC leads public art projects, including Beaverton's mural program and temporary sculpture program. For more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit www.BeavertonArts.org or call 503-526-2288 or the event information line at 503-526-2379, or follow us on Facebook.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. Most recently, the city was awarded the 2012 Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency'
s Green Power Communities, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofbeaverton.
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