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| FREE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES "37th Annual - Music Under the Stars" June 27th - August 15th |
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DIRECTIONS TO DEER PATH PARK |
HISTORY OF OUR CONCERT SERIES |
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Deer Path Park offers incredible vistas, especially at sunset, for spectators to enjoy. The park also offers plenty of room for the entire family to spread out a blanket, have a picnic dinner, hold an impromptu game of frisbee or volleyball, as well as enjoy the playgrounds. Become a sponsor for our 2013 free concert series. Interested companies and individuals should contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at (908) 782-1158. Updated information about the concerts, including rain location needs (which at this time are scheduled to be held at Hunterdon Central Regional High School - 84 Route 31, Flemington, NJ 08822), will be posted on this page as well as the County's Home page and the main Parks and Recreation web page., as well as the Parks Division Facebook page. If for some reason we are unable to post on the county website, or the internet is not accessible, please call the Division of Parks and Recreation and listen to the recording after 4:30 PM by dialing (908) 782-PARK(7275). A concession stand will be available for refreshments, courtesy of Pudgy's Street Food.
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DIRECTIONS TO DEER PATH PARK:
ABOUT OUR CONCERTSIn February of 1977, Parks & Recreation and County Library staff met to discuss plans for holding the County's first summer concert series for families to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere. The series would be held outdoors, so concert goers could enjoy the natural beauty of our County. Children could enjoy the music or play in the open areas near the concert area. A total of five concerts were offered that first year. From the summer of 1977 to the present, people would either bring lawn chairs or blankets to listen to the Thursday night summer concert series. Along with the blankets and chairs, a picnic basket of snacks or full dinners were also brought. The "Music Under the Stars" concert series has continued to grow in popularity, attendance, and in the quality of musical acts each year. Additional concerts were added to provide music from the end of June to mid-August. Initially, the performers lived nearby and were locally known. With assistance from local businesses and with individual donations, regional and nationally known artists were featured at the concert series. Performers included Arlo Guthrie, Roseanne Cash, Janis Ian, and Richie Havens. In 2010 we began featuring many of our local talents who graciously donate their time. If interested in becoming a featured artist, please contact the Department at 908-782-1158 or email parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us for information. We hope to see you at our Music Under the Stars Concert Series!
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Hunterdon County is pleased to announce our Special 37th Anniversary of Music Under the Stars celebration by featuring local talents beginning each Thursday, starting June 27th through August 15th at 
Join us as we take you on a journey to Italy! Close your eyes and picture yourself in a gondola in Venice, hear the sounds of the carnival, walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans, imagine the charming countryside with neatly terraced vineyards. 
Jordan White's smooth energetic vocals pay homage to the confessional singer songwriter movement of the 1970s blended with a vibe of bands such as Counting Crows, Guns N’ Roses, and Nirvana. 
Comprised of more than 50 men from Hunterdon and surrounding areas, the Harmonizers have entertained audiences throughout the County for more than 20 years. 
Hard travels and tender truths touch the stories John Sonntag has seen and to hear him sing them out is to feel as if he’s telling yours.
This award-winning band has rocked Jones Beach, their concerts can be seen on cable TV, and they have played shows as large as 10,000! 
Rising Blues is a group of young Hunterdon musicians who have an equal passion for the blues and anything that rocks. 
These 20-year-old, mirror twin sisters are from right here in Flemington.