PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2015
Bridgeport Village Announces 2015 Summer of Celebration Schedule
TIGARD, Ore. (June 9, 2015) – Portland’s premiere shopping and dining destination, Bridgeport Village, announced its 2015 “Summer of Celebration” live music schedule.
2015 marks the ninth consecutive year that Bridgeport Village has hosted live music in the summer. In the past, the event schedule featured concerts on Thursday nights only. This year, the summer will open and close with Thursday night concerts featuring returning favorite acts, and the weeks between the opening and closing shows will feature live music four days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings). The schedule highlights local acts from the Portland area. The opening show is July 2, 2015, with crowd favorite, The Beatniks. The closing show will take place August 27, 2015, going out party style with Radical Revolution.
“During the past nine years we have received many comments from our shoppers asking for more live entertainment,” said Kimberley Blue, regional marketing director for CenterCal Properties, which owns Bridgeport Village. “We have listened to our customers and we are pleased to present over 30 nights of live music this summer.”
All events are free to attend, though a $1.00 donation is suggested at the July 2nd and August 27th main concerts to support the Foundation for Tigard-Tualatin Schools, which is collected by student volunteers at each show. The foundation will also be offering tickets where guests may win prizes- This will also benefit Tigard-Tualatin schools.
2015 Live Music Schedule:
July 2: Summer Concert Kick-Off 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Opening Act) Moody Little Sister Experience a show delivered by a husband and wife duo, featuring powerful piano and acoustic guitar, foot percussion, amazing harmonies, and a side of storytelling. http://moodylittlesister.com/
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Main Show) The Beatniks Kicking off our Summer of Celebration with energy and passion, The Beatniks perform the music of the 60s and 70s (plus some from the 80s, 90s, and today). Capturing the essence of the music with their charisma, chemistry, and natural talent is why people all over the world are fans of the band. http://thebeatniks.com/beatnikland.html
July 3, 10, 31, August 7: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. July 18: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Key of Dreams An acoustic guitar jazz fusion ensemble from Portland, OR, that is inspired by classical, metal, jazz, flamenco, funk, rock, and electronic styles of music. http://www.keyofdreams.com/
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July 4, 25, August 1, 22, 29: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. July 17 & August 14: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Trashcan Joe Soaring vocal harmonies and modern song writing set in a soundscape hearkening to the early jazz era. The fact that the instruments are made from recycled and found objects is quickly lost to their stellar musicianship. http://trashcanjoe.com/
July 7, 14: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Aug 11, 18, 25; 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sam Bam Boo One of the most eclectic, exotic, funky, and just plain fun bands that plays a delicious variety of Caribbean music: calypso, Soca, and reggae, as well as blues, jazz, and rock...all with an Island twist of lime and laughter. https://myspace.com/sambamboo
July 9, 16, 30: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Moody Little Sister Cool and powerful husband & wife duo. Experience a show delivered with powerful piano and acoustic guitar, combined with foot percussion and amazing harmonies, with a side of storytelling.
July 11 & August 15: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. July 24 & August 28: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Naomi LaViolette This Portland, Oregon-based songwriter, pianist, and vocalist has found her niche between retro-style grooves and cool pop. Her songs tell stories of falling in love, life lessons, and heartbreak, while striking a distinctive balance between sweet flirtation, soul searching, and gratitude. http://www.reverbnation.com/naomilaviolette
July 21, 28: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. August 4: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Brooks Robertson A young man standing or sitting on stage, playing the most staggering version of "Cannonball Rag." He doesn't need much more than two thumbs, eight fingers, and six strings on a wooden box to carry his listeners away. http://www.brooksrobertson.com/
July 23, 30: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Aug 6, 13, 20: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Boy & Bean Boy & Bean are a Portland-based swing/jazz trio that focuses on music from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Well received by young and old alike, Boy & Bean provide a romantic, fun, and danceable vibe for any event. http://boyandbean.com/
August 8: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. August 21: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Wild Wood Coalescing from Portland's thriving music scene, The Wild Wood is a high-energy string band drawing from bluegrass, folk, punk, gypsy jazz, and more. They resonate with that part of us which is rooted in a simpler way of life, while delighting us with dynamic arrangements, emotional vocal harmonies, and virtuosic solos. http://www.thewildwoodmusic.com/
August 27: Summer Concert Finale 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Opening Act) Boy & Bean
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7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Main Show) Radical Revolution Headlining the summer concert series finale is Radical Revolution. Performing 80s rock and dance music, Radical Revolution rocks, they have fun rockin', and people like rockin' with them. http://www.radicalrevolutionband.com/ July 2 Kick-off Concert also features Toy Drive
In conjunction with the Summer of Celebration Concert on July 2nd featuring the Beatniks, Bridgeport Village has teamed up with Fox 12 as the official kick-off location for the Fox 12 Les Schwab Toy Drive: Christmas in July. Fox 12 will be on-site during the concert collecting toys and gift cards at Bridgeport Village. Fox 12 selected Bridgeport Village to host their Toy Drive because the greatest need this year is teen merchandise in the form of gift cards, accessories, fashion apparel, make-up and entertainment.
To many children, the holiday season means presents, parties and fun with family and friends. The reality is many of our area’s children won’t get the chance to experience the ripping of paper or hearing the sounds of joy. Some children only receive a hot meal, let alone a brightly- wrapped present.
Last year, the Fox 12 Les Schwab Toy Drive distributed toys to over 130 charities throughout the Portland Vancouver area, which in turn helped thousands of local families. While many people donate items for babies, toddlers and tweens, there is a great need to provide for teenagers who are often forgotten.
Bridgeport Village offers gift cards in denominations of $20-$500 available for purchase at the Guest Service Kiosk in Center Court, and has a vast selection of stores that cater to the teen market including: Apple, Bluemercury, Charming Charlie, Francesca’s Collections, Free People, Urban Outfitters, Regal Cinema, MAC Cosmetics, Peet’s Coffee, Pizzasmith, Joes Burgers and many more!
About Bridgeport Village BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE is the Pacific Northwest’s preeminent fashion and lifestyle shopping center. Consisting of 500,000 square feet, the center offers an enviable array of the region’s exclusive, one-of-a-kind, and internationally renowned stores and boutiques, including The Container Store, Anthropologie, Lululemon, Apple, J. Crew, Crate & Barrel, Z Gallerie, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Bahama, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, and the largest Regal Cinema in the state with an IMAX Theatre.
About CenterCal Properties In 2004, Fred Bruning and Jean Paul Wardy formed CenterCal Properties, LLC, to develop and acquire fine retail properties throughout the western United States. CenterCal is well known for building destinations that become favorite gathering places for communities. CenterCal Properties owns and operates properties in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, and Utah. Oregon properties include Bridgeport Village near Portland, Oregon; Cascade Station, a mixed- use development near Portland International Airport; Nyberg Woods and Nyberg Rivers in Tualatin, Oregon. Other properties include Valley Mall in Yakima, Washington; Blackhawk Plaza in Danville, California; The Village at Meridian in Meridian, Idaho; and Station Park in Farmington, Utah. For more information on these and other CenterCal projects, visit www.centercal.com.
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