(May 12, 2016) Once per month, from now until September, the town of Pocomoke City sponsors a free concert series at Cypress Park, with the initial offering being a gospel sextuple feature starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
“This summer we’re kicking off with Praise in the Park, featuring local churches and musicians,” Karah Lacey, downtown coordinator, said. “The concert will be free but there will be a love offering collected and divided among the churches.”
Performing will be Beaver Dam Presbyterian Church’s folk band, Brittany Lewis, Salem UMC’s Four-given, Bayside Community Church’s Worship Team, Glad Tidings Assembly of God’s Worship Team and the Mt. Zion UMC’s Men’s Choir.
Bleacher seating will be available, but Lacey recommends bringing lawn chairs, and perhaps a picnic meal.
“The Bayside Mission Team will be selling baked goods and beverages in support of their mission to Puerto Rico,” Lacey said.
In the event of rain, which is not forecasted but possible as of press time, the event will be moved into Pocomoke High School.
The concert is expected to finish around 8:30 p.m., Lacey said.
The next event in the series, scheduled for June 9 at Cypress Park, will feature local jazz group The Larks.
“Following Praise in the Park, all the remaining concerts will feature only one artist,” Lacey said. “We’re featuring a different genre of music for each of the concerts.”
Lacey said both funk and rhythm and blues concerts are on tap this summer.
A full schedule of concert events is available at www.downtownpocomoke.com.