The 2008 Summer Concert Schedule
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| The lakeside concerts are held each Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. throughout the summer. |
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The Furman University Lakeside Concert series, one of Greenville’s most popular summer traditions, is currently in full swing.
The Lakeside concerts are held each Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. through August 7 in the university’s amphitheater. The public is invited to attend free of charge. Picnic baskets, lawn chairs and beach towels are all welcome and encouraged.
The series is directed by Dr. Les Hicken and offers a wide variety of musical genres, including big band, jazz, international, contemporary, marches and orchestral favorites.
Guest ensembles this summer include the Greenville Chorale, Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble, The Matt Olson Quartet and the Carolina Youth Symphony. One audience member at each performance will receive a picnic basket filled with goodies.
The concerts are sponsored by Furman, Bank of Travelers Rest, George Coleman Ford, Publix Supermarkets, Pecknel Music, North Hills Automotive and The Greenville News.
For more information, contact the Furman band office at (864) 294-3069.
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6-24-08
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