Concerts
Summer Sertoma Series FREE
Sertoma Amphitheatre is one of Cary’s best kept secrets, nestled away inside Bond Park. This intimate venue is a perfect setting for Summer concerts. Come early for a seat, or pack your own portable chair. Call (919) 469-4061 for more information about the happenings in Sertoma.
Location: Fred G. Metro Bond Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre
Triangle Wind Ensemble FREE
Join us as the Triangle Wind Ensemble delights us with some of its favorite pieces from their current season. The Triangle Wind Ensemble is a playing and performance opportunity for advanced wind and percussion instrumentalists in the Triangle. It is a small ensemble of approximately 45 musicians, including woodwinds, brass, and percussion. This afternoon of music will delight the entire family! Bring dinner and enjoy the sounds of music at Bond!
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre
Sun Jun 8 6 p.m.
Independence Eve Celebration FREE
Kick off your July 4th celebrations with an Independence Eve performance by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and the Cary Town Band. Enjoy a musical celebration of America as the Applause! Touring Troupe performs patriotic favorites from Broadway and beyond. Following the Applause! Touring Troupe performance, the Cary Town Band will entertain the public with some old time patriotic music. For more information, call (919) 469-4061.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre
Thu Jul 3 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Applause! Touring Troupe Musical Revue
7:30 p.m.
Independence Eve Concert with the Cary Town Band
Triangle Tuba Ensemble Summer Concert Free
The Summer Tuba Band is a unique ensemble of roughly 20 high school aged tuba and euphonium players, and a few amateur and professional musicians. The group meets once a week throughout the summer and performs a public concert. The purpose is to keep students interest in music going while school studies are not in session, and to develop a community of fellowship among tuba and euphonium players. For more information, call (919) 349-7443 or visit www.tonytuba.com.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre
Sat Jul 19 6 p.m.
Starlight Concerts 2008 Series FREE
In the garden – Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Fri, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
A series of free family concerts held on select Friday evenings on the grass in the garden area adjacent to the Page-Walker Arts & History Center—a superb way to spend a summer evening! Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No pets or alcohol permitted. Concerts will be cancelled or re-scheduled in event of inclement weather. For more information, please call (919) 460-4963.
Jun 6 Charlie Chiklis and the Moonlighters
Swing to the music and vocals of greats from the big band era.
Jun 20 Moment’s Notice
All styles of jazz for all styles of people, with Bobby Moody and friends.
Jul 11 Jamrock
True to the roots reggae style providing the mood, music and magic to take you to Jamaica.
Jul 18 Laura Ridgeway and Friends
Vocalist Laura Ridgeway and Friends perform a variety of jazz, swing, oldies, pop, blues, and original pieces with a jazz/blues twist — upbeat, timeless pieces that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Aug 1 Carnavalito
A blend of jazz, mambo, merengue, salsa, samba, rock and other Latin rhythms by musicians who are natives of Puerto Rico, North Carolina and El Salvador. Founded in 1989 by bassist and radio announcer Ricardo Granillo.