Furman Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series has delighted Greenville audiences for 50 years.
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. A Greenville tradition since 1968, the series, which began May, continues with a special patriotic celebration concert Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s amphitheater.
The Lakeside Concert Band and other ensembles and artists celebrate the Sounds of Summer Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 2. Relax on the grounds of the spacious amphitheater by the Furman lake and enjoy a cross-section of Big Band, jazz, bluegrass, contemporary, marches and orchestral favorites. Thanks to generous local sponsors, all concerts are free and open to the public.
Each Thursday during the series, a concert picnic basket filled with treats will be given away to a lucky concertgoer.
The concerts are made possible by Furman University and are sponsored by the Bank of Travelers Rest, George Coleman Ford (Travelers Rest), The Greenville News, Publix Supermarkets Charities, The Woodlands at Furman, Greenville Health System, and Pecknel Music.
Learn more about the Summer Concert Series here, or contact the Furman music office at 864-294-2086. For parking information, call 864-294-2111. Bus parking is available. A complete schedule follows:
Music by the Lake – Furman Summer Concert Series 2018
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. through Aug. 2
Cost: Free!
Lakeside Amphitheater
June 28 “Let Freedom Ring: A Patriotic Celebration”
The Greenville Chorale: Bing Vick, director
Lakeside Concert Band: Leslie W. Hicken, director
July 5 The Matt Olson Quintet: Matt Olson, director
July 12 Bluegrass Night: The Andy Carlson Band
July 19 “Valentine’s Day in July”
Lakeside Concert Band: Leslie W. Hicken, director
July 26 “Lakeside 50th Golden Anniversary”
Lakeside Concert Band: Leslie W. Hicken, director
August 2 Contemporary Jazz: The Steve Watson Band
