Staff Report
People of all ages are invited to a series of three themed “supper concerts” this summer in the courtyard of St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos.
The inaugural Los Olivos Summer Supper Concert Series starts at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 14, with the New Orleans Jazz Quintet and continues on July 12 and Aug. 9
Each concert begins at 5 p.m. with food and beverages that complement the evening’s music, such as a Cajun menu with the New Orleans jazz. Proceeds will benefit St. Mark’s Preschool Scholarship Fund for children in the community.
Free childcare will be offered for ages 2-10.
Tickets include the supper, concert and a beverage for $25 (adults) and $10 (ages 12 years and under), with a “family cap” of $30 for three or more children. Additional beverages will be offered for purchase.
Tickets will be sold at the door and online in advance at www.smitv.org/syv-summer-supper-concerts.html.
The schedule is:
- Thursday, June 14: Cajun-style fixings with the New Orleans Jazz Quintet, which includes tenor sax, piano/keyboards, stand-up bass, drums and vocals.
- Thursday, July 12: Burgers & dogs barbecue with “Make It Last All Night,” a Tom Petty tribute band featuring lead singer-guitarist Erich Schneider from Los Angeles.
- Thursday, Aug. 9: Santa Maria Style tri-tip barbecue with “Just Dave,” a country band featuring lead singer, acoustic guitarist and harmonica player Dave Bernal.
For tickets or more information, contact concert series coordinator Yvonne Lowe at 805-688-1815 or yvonne@smitv.org, call the St. Mark’s office at 805-688-4454, or visit www.smitv.org or www.smitv.org/syv-summer-supper-concerts.html
St. Mark’s is at 2901 Nojoqui Ave. in Los Olivos.
All three concerts are coordinated by Jon Harris of JSH Productions of Solvang.
