Wednesday, July 19, 2017

The Tradition Continues: Oro Valley Kids Concert Series

OV launches new Oro Valley Kids Concert Series for 2017-18

Oro Valley, Arizona (July 12, 2017) – The Town of Oro Valley, in partnership with the Music and Dance Academy, is proud to announce the launch of the new Oro Valley Kids Concert Series, which provides an intimate, interactive experience for young children and their families where they can explore the sights, sounds and workings of instruments and dance. These free concerts will be held on the first Saturday of each month, from August 2017 through May 2018.

View the entire 2017-18 lineup, including location information, by clicking here or pasting this URL into your browser: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/business/calendar/oro-valley-kids-concert-series.

“The Music and Dance Academy is celebrating more than 20 years in Oro Valley,” said Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs. “It was a natural fit to partner with them to offer this quality series and promote the Town’s arts, culture and business retention efforts.”

Mark your calendars now for the August and September concerts, and visit us online for the full schedule!

Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10 a.m.
Location: Music & Dance Academy, 7954 N. Oracle Road
Explore the Music & Dance Academy Dance and interact with musical instruments at the Music and Dance Academy!

Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 a.m.
Location: Oro Valley Council Chambers, 11000 N. La CaƱada Drive
The Adventures of Victoria the Violin Once upon a time, there were several instruments living peacefully in the Land of Notes. Then, along came a new instrument, Victoria the Violin. She was looking for adventure! Come join Victoria as she meets all sorts of new instrument friends!

Thank you to our community partners: Dr. JAW Orthodontists, Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, McDonald’s (1st/Oracle) and Smashburger.

Since 2011, the Town of Oro Valley has offered free concerts to residents and visitors of all ages, and it will continue to do so through its other monthly concert series offerings, including the Steam Pump Ranch Concert Series, Community Center Concert Series and Oro Valley Marketplace Concert Series. Learn more about the Town’s arts and culture offerings at www.orovalleyaz.gov.

Ed Note: These concerts were previously sponsored by deceased Oro Valley resident Bill Adler. It is nice to see the others have stepped into the breach to continue this concert series.
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Source: Oro Valley press release