May 17, 2004

Contact: Jane Frech
787-2538 (home)
836-5263 (cell)

MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF MAY 23

Springfield, IL…The second annual Music in the Park Concert Series kicks off Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Iles Park, corner of 6th and Ash Streets, featuring the musical entertainment duo, Lady and the Sax. The concert is hosted by the Springfield Parks Foundation and sponsored by the Springfield Park District, Hardees, Illini Bank, Hanson Professional Services and the Employees of the Illinois Auditor General.

The concert series is free to the public and runs from 4-7 p.m. Concert goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets. Hardees will be on hand with food and beverages for sale to the public.

The duo, Lady and the Sax, features Archer and LeeAnn Logan. They play smooth jazz with vocals, and have been entertaining for over 18 years at private parties, wedding receptions and country clubs. This is the second year that they have played for Music in the Park.

Other concerts in the Music in the Park series include:
Sunday, June 20, Jaycee Park, 2300 Monroe: John T. Crisp Jr.’s Chahrm with Ada Lou
Sunday, July 25, Lincoln Park, North 5th St. and Sangamon Ave: Suns of Circumstance
Sunday, August 22, Enos Park, North 8th and Enterprise Sts.Trina Madonia & Elevator Shoe
Sunday, Sept 19, Douglas Park, 400 N. MacArthur Blvd.: Screaming Vatos

The Springfield Parks Foundation is a not-for-profit fund raising organization dedicated to enhancing the use, growth and preservation of the city’s community parks.

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