Free music series starts Thursday

Looking for something else to do on Thursday evenings? If so, South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District may have the right event.

Looking for something else to do on Thursday evenings? If so, South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District may have the right event.

The parks district presents its annual Concert in the Park series from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings, July 19 through Aug. 9 at Community Park located at 5495 Maxwelton Road.

Grab dinner from the concession stand or pack the cooler, bring a blanket or folding chair, invite family or friends and join the community for this free concert series.

The musical line-up for the summer concert series will kick off July 19 with Locals Night, featuring Sophia Duccini with her indie folk style along with seasoned musician Quinn Fitzpatrick on solo guitar.

Duccini appears to be a rising star, having just released her first music video and she’s launching her new album.

The series will continue with the Po’okela Street Band, reggae with a worldbeat mix on July 26; Cranberry Bog Bluegrass Band, bluegrass/country blues on Aug. 2; and Michelle Taylor And The Blues Junkies, bringing rocking blues on Aug. 9.

In the event of bad weather, concerts may be canceled.

The concerts are sponsored by the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District, Whidbey Island Bank and Music for the Eyes.

For more information about the concerts, contact 221-5484 or visit www.swparks.org.