CORNWALL, Ontario – Arts in the Park is back providing free, family entertainment until the end of August. This year’s lineup includes a wide variety of programs — from Shakespeare, to concerts, to movies.
Opening week kicked off on Wednesday, July 4 with Seaway Winds Concert Band. For the opening weekend, Shakespeare in the Park — Romeo and Juliet: Love is Love will take place on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8. The Clarpian Duo is also set to perform at 2 p.m. on July 8.
“We are so proud to offer another excellent lineup of entertainers at Lamoureux Park this summer,” said Lorne Taillon, Leisure Arts Coordinator, in a press release.
The shows will be held outdoors at the Lion’s Club Bandshell in Lamoureux Park. Performances will start at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise, weather permitting. Donations are always appreciated to offset programming costs.
Attendees are asked to bring a chair, blanket and refreshments for themselves.
More dates will be added at a later time. For more information, contact Lorne Taillon at 613-938-9898 x 2 or ltaillon@cornwall.ca.
Here’s a line-up of some of the acts this summer:
Wednesday, July 4: Seaway Winds Concert Band
Saturday, July 7: Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo and Juliet: Love is Love
Sunday, July 8: Clarpian Duo 2 p.m., Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo and Juliet: Love is Love Tuesday, July 10: Dionne Acoustic
Wednesday, July 11: Revival – Cruising Night with Cornwall Old Car Club
Friday, July 13: Outdoor Movie in the Park sponsored by Rachel’s Kids and the City of Cornwall. Movie title to be announced.
Monday, July 16: Bruce Ciccarelli
Tuesday, July 17: Moe Lemieux Quartet and Stephen Vallieres
Wednesday, July 18: Seaway Winds Concert Band
Thursday, July 19: Carey B Grant and the Cadillac Kitkats
Tuesday, July 31: Grace Willison
Wednesday, August 1: Seaway Winds Concert Band
Thursday, August 2: Intrepid and Mike McAnany
Wednesday, August 8: Radio Nova
Thursday, August 9: Ruby Tuesday Dixie Band
Tuesday, August 14: Mr. C and the Hometown Horns
Thursday, August 16: The Shiners
Thursday, August 23: Switchgear
