The 2012 summer Concert Fest dates and acts have been decided.
Four events will be held this summer at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting, beginning on Saturday, June 30, with Manchester's Independence Day Celebration. Food vendors, children's rides and music by the Journey tribute band Voyage and Jersey Sound will mark the event, which will be capped off with a fireworks presentation.
It was recently decided by that a after an absence last year.
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The cost for the concert series, which was booked through a contract with LaGuardia and Associates, is $22,750, according to a resolution passed by the township council Monday. A deposit of $6,750 is due by May 1 and the township's chief financial officer certifies that the funding is available, the resolution states.
Other concert dates scheduled at Harry Wright Lake are:
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Wednesday, July 18
Joel and the Dynamics, 6-7 p.m.
The Infernos, 7:30-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
British Invasion Tribute Band, 6-7 p.m.
The Duprees, 7:30-9 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
Rave On, 6-7 p.m.
Kenny Vance and the Planotones, 7:30-9 p.m.
Several Concert Fest sponsorship opportunities are available to residents who would like to donate. More information on sponorships is available by calling the township's Recreation Office at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101.
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