[NEohioPAL] University Circle Inc. Kicks Off Summer with Wade Oval Wednesdays

[Alison Bibb]

For more information:

Alison Bibb

216.707.5034 office; 216.926.3911 cell

e-mail: abibb at universitycircle.org 

 


Kick Off the Summer with WOW! 


Wade Oval Wednesdays


University Circle Inc. Free Summer Concert Series


 


CLEVELAND (June 17, 2008) -- University Circle Inc. (UCI) kicks off the
summer as it presents the largest outdoor free concert series in
Cleveland with Wade Oval Wednesdays (WOW) on Wade Oval in University
Circle.  

 

Running 11 weeks from June 18 to August 27, fifteen musical performers
will be featured from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each Wednesday. For the
fifth annual summer, Wade Oval Wednesdays will welcome thousands of
visitors to experience a wide-range of musical performances, dine at the
WOW food court, that includes a beer and wine garden, shop local
artisans and watch a movie (August 13) on the Oval. With bands ranging
from jazz to swamp pop, there is something for everyone at Wade Oval
Wednesdays.

 

Several UCI member institutions, including the Cleveland Botanical
Garden, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural
History, and the Western Reserve Historical Society will offer extended
hours, special discounts, and themed events that will complement the
Wade Oval experience each week. 

 

Wade Oval Wednesdays is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents
through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

 

For complete up-to-date information about Wade Oval Wednesdays, visit
http://www.universitycircle.org or call UCI at (216) 791-3900.

 

University Circle Inc. (UCI) is the development, service, and advocacy
organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a
premier urban district and world class center of innovation in health
care, education, and arts & culture.  

 

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WOW! Wade Oval Wednesday Schedule

 

Wednesday Evenings 

June 18 - August 27, 2008

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wade Oval in University Circle

 

 

June 18            6:00-9:00 p.m. Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band (Reggae)


 

June 25            6:00-8:00 p.m. Hubb's Groove (Smooth Jazz) 

8:00-9:00 p.m. Councilman Conwell & Footprints (Pop Blues)

 

July 2               6:00-9:00 p.m. Cat Walk Blue (Jazz/Blues/Rock) 

 

July 9               6:00-7:30 p.m. Kristine Jackson (Blues & Horns) 

7:30-9:00 p.m. Jim Miller Band (American Roots, Jam Band)

SPONSORED BY CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOORS

 

July 16             6:00-9:00 p.m. Noel Quintana & Latin Crew (Latin)

                        SPONSORED BY COHEN & COMPANY 

 

July 23             6:00-9:00 p.m. Abby Normal & The Detroit Lean
(American Rock/Swing/Funk) 

 

July 30             4:30-6:30 p.m. Young Audiences ArtWorks 2008
Showcase 

6:30-9:00 p.m. African Soul & Hue People (African Song & Dance)

 

August 6           6:00-9:00 p.m. New BarleyCorn (Irish Rock) 

                        SPONSORED BY GANLEY 

 

August 13         6:00-9:00 p.m. Lonesome Star, featuring Chris Allen,
Joe Rohan and 
Austin "Walkin" Cane (Rock/Rockabilly/Blues) 

9:00 p.m. Movie Night (title TBA)

 

August 20         6:00-7:30 p.m. Yiddish Klezmer Cup Band (Jewish music
& Borscht Belt Humor) 

7:30-9:00 p.m. Cats on Holiday (Swamp Pop)

 

August 27         6:00-9:00 p.m. Revolution Pie (Beatles Tribute) 

                        SPONSORED BY GOOD NATURE AND ADCOM

 

 

Rain or Shine

In the event of rain, the WOW concerts from June 18 thru July 30 will
move into the large tents that are on Wade Oval. For all August
concerts, UCI will determine if the concert will take place.

 

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