Summer is almost upon us and that means another great season of entertainment at Dawson Park! This year, we raised enough money to host 4 concerts and one movie night. These events are free and a great way to spend an evening out in the neighborhood. Concerts start at 6:30pm. The movie night starts with free entertainment and popcorn at 6:30 followed by the movie showtime at dusk. Our fantastic lineup is as follows:
- Wednesday, July 10 Portland Development Commission presents Devin Phillips – New Orleans Sax Sensation
- Wednesday, July 17 Legacy Emanuel Medical Center presents Curtis Salgado – Triumphant, Joyful Blues
- Wednesday, July 24 Atomic Gumbo – Louisiana Roots Music
- Wednesday, July 31 LaRhonda Steele Band – Blues & Funk Diva
- Friday, August 23rd movie night “The Princess Bride”
Bring your family and friends, a blanket or low camping chairs, a picnic, and your leashed dog. There will be an art activity for the kids and food vendors on site. Dawson Park is located on N. Stanton St. and N. Williams Ave.
Portland Parks now has an easy way for folks to make individual online donations to the concerts. If you’d like to help contribute by making a donation, please go to http://www.give2parks.org/concerts and select “Dawson Park (Eliot)” to give.
The concert committee would like to thank our sponsors:
- Legacy Emanual Medical Center
- Portland Development Commission
- New Seasons Market
- Widmer Brother Brewing
- Brooks Staffing
- Eliot Neighborhood Association
- FamilyCare Health Plans
- PCC, Cascade Campus
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Randall Children’s Hospital
- Wonder Ballroom
- Andeo International Homestays
- Queen of Sheba
- Tavin’s Pub
- Turner Construction Company
- Tutor Doctor
We couldn’t do this without your generosity!
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