HILLSDALE — A free monthly concert series will be held in Hillsdale’s Hamlet Park starting May 15, offering music ranging from jazz and classical to bluegrass, folk and a special show for children.
The series, sponsored by the Hillsdale Hamlet Committee, will feature professional musicians and will be capped off by a community talent event at the town’s Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 9. Hillsdale’s Hamlet Park is located southwest of the Routes 22-23 traffic light.
Concerts will run from 5-7 p.m., with the park opening for concert guests at 4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations toward the cost of the concert series are encouraged. While some seating will be available, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Refreshments available for purchase will be provided by Hillsdale’s Roe Jan Brewery, Little Apple Cidery, Mama Lo’s BBQ and Bacon’s Pizza. Local non-profit, community-driven organizations will be on site providing information on their activities.
The Hillsdale Hamlet Committee decided to bring music to the park this year to allow the community to come together safely and in compliance with New York State’s Covid-19 requirements. The committee has embarked on a program to revamp Hamlet Park based on a professional master plan recently approved by the Hillsdale Town Board.
Local business sponsors of the concerts include Taconic Ridge Farm, Hawthorne Valley Farm Store, Random Harvest Market, Berkshire Property Agents, Sylvan Lodge, Encore Audio, Copake Auction and Rock Paper Pixel, with more to be announced. Funds for the event are also being raised through the sale of “Jams in the Hamlet” merchandise, available at https://jams-in-the-hamlet.creator-spring.com.
“Jams in the Hamlet” is being produced by Hamlet Committee members and full-time Hillsdale residents Garrin Benfield and Jason Durant.
Here is a complete list of acts who will perform at the event:
May 15: Bluegrass with Sleepy Hollow String Band; June 19: Classical with Hudson Festival Players; July 17: Jazz with the Hudson Valley Jazz Quartet; Aug. 21: Singer/songwriters Kerri Powers and Lisa and Lori Brigantino; Sept. 18: Children’s performer and Grammy nominee Brady Rymer and Claudia Mussen; Oct. 9: Community Talent Night at Hillsdale’s annual Pumpkin Festival.
For more information please go to: https://www.facebook.com/jamsinthehamlet
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