Thompson Performing Arts Series To Open At Doylestown's Central Park

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — From classic rock to Motown and the blues, this summer's Thompson Performing Arts Series in Doylestown Township has it all.

The free summer concert series will fill the park with music every Wednesday evening from June 7 to August 30 at the C&N Amphitheater at Central Park. Concerts begin at 7 p.m.

June will open with Boat House Row featuring a Yacht Rock Experience on June 7; Little Red Rooster and local blues favorites on June 14; High Noon spotlighting Southern Rock and the music of Leonard Skynyrd on June 21; and Matt Freedman and a country music show on June 28.

July opens with Highway Run and a tribute to the band Journey on July 5; Soul Cruisers with Motown, Soul and R&B on July 12; Cherry Lane with a high energy rock and R&B show on July 19; and Lights Out, a decades musical extravaganza on July 26.

August brings AM Radio to the stage with the music of the 60s and 70s on August 2; Larger than Life, spotlighting the Boyband Experience on August 9; Class Act, a dance band featuring Central Bucks School District teachers on August 17; River of Dreams celebrating the music of Billy Joel on August 23; and the Big Chill Band with classic rock on August 30.

Food and beer will be available on the concert grounds throughout the series.

This year's food truck lineup includes Sally Vets and Jack & Jill (all dates), Roll M Up (June 14 and August 30), Kona Ice (June 21), Thai Jai Dee (July 12 and August 16), Jay's Joint (July 19 and August 23) and United Crepes (July 26).

The Beer Garden will also be open beginning at 6 p.m. Patrons must be 21 years or older to purchase beer and they must remain in the amphitheater with their beverages. Warwick Brewing will be on site June 7, June 28, July 5, July 19, July 26, August 9 and August 23. Crooked Eye Brewing will be on site June 14, June 21, July 12, August 2, August 16 and August 30.

DART shuttle transportation will be available during the concert series. Visit www.doylestownrec.org to view the DART pickup schedule and times, along with the most up-t0-date concert series information. No outside alcohol will be permitted in the park. Central Park is a smoke-free facility.

In case of inclement weather, visit www.doylestownrec.org for concert status. Every effort will be made to reschedule on an alternate date.

The series is presented by C&N, Thompson, Wegmans, PECO, Pennoni, Saint Rocco's Treats, Gerhard's Appliances, Penn Color and Doylestown DART.