Fitzgerald Announces Return of Summer Concert Series 2021 Lineup Includes Perennial Favorites and New Additions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Amie M. Downs May 19, 2021 412-350-3711 (office) 412-327-3700 (cell) [email protected]

Bill Deasy 412-586-8367 (cell) [email protected]

PITTSBURGH – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald today announced that the Summer Concert Series will return the first week of June after a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic. Live performances are scheduled at South Park every Friday and Hartwood Acres Park every Sunday beginning at 7:30 p.m. The first show at South Park is June 4 with a performance from the Pittsburgh Opera. The Hartwood Acres series will kick off on June 6 and feature Truth & Rites.

“There are so many things that COVID has impacted over the past 14 months. Although our Special Events team was able to launch unique ways to showcase our performers through television and social media, there’s nothing like live music,” said Fitzgerald. “The Summer Concert Series is one of my favorite things about the summer, and I’m thrilled that we can once again host performers and residents for in-person events. We have an exciting mix of performers with something for every music lover, no matter their age. Join us for a great summer of live music, food trucks and craft beer.”

Due to the pandemic, concerts may look a little different than they have in the past. Audiences will be asked to remain seated when watching a performance. The county’s concert series will follow state and CDC guidance which allows those who are fully vaccinated to attend without wearing a mask. A section specifically for those who are vaccinated will also be set aside at the front of the stage. Audience members will be expected to observe physical distancing and the site will have additional hand sanitizer dispensers and garbage and recycling stations to limit interaction.

Hop Farm Brewing Company will once again be the exclusive craft beer vendor for the Summer Concert Series. Hop Farm is a woman-owned, family-run brewery in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. The company grows its own hops, by hand, organically, and adds them to every batch of beer. Hop Farm will be selling a variety of craft beers in the $4-$7 price range.

Food trucks will also be present at the Summer Concert Series, with vendors assigned on a rotating basis including Auntie Anne’s, BRGR, Brusters, BytheWayside Coffee, Ekernally Yours, Fat Cat Subs, Hoshi Pittsburgh, Kings Family Restaurant, Le’s Oriental, PGH Halal, Porky’s Bar & Grill, Tambellini’s, Tango Food Truck, Udderly Fresh, Wood Fired Flatbreads, and Yovi’s Chicago Dogs.

South Park Amphitheater will host 14 free performances this season. With one exception* (July 3), shows will be on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Likewise, Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will also host 14 free performances with shows at 7:30 p.m., with one exception* (July 4) on Sundays.

The Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will also host the 21st Annual Allegheny County Musical Festival with The Commonheart on Sunday, September 5. A $20 per vehicle requested donation benefits children and youth receiving services through the county Department of Human Services or the Juvenile Section of the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Since 2000, the County Musical Festival has raised more than $535,000. To learn more about the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/ACMFF.

To get free notifications about concerts and other activities in the parks, sign up for Allegheny Alerts at www.alleghenycounty.us/alerts. Once you have created an account, you can choose the topics you want and how you want to receive the information (email, text, voice) and where you want to receive it (home, work, cell). You can change the information and topics at any time by logging into your account and modifying your choices. It’s a great way to keep up to date with changes due to weather or other considerations as well. Summer concert information will also be posted on the County Parks Facebook page at www.faceboook.com/AlleghenyCountyParks.

The complete schedules for the 2021 Summer Concert Series and Family Fun Night at the Movies are below and available online at www.alleghenycounty.us/summer.

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2021 Summer Concert Series South Park Amphitheater Schedule All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Food trucks and Hop Farm Brewing Company will be on site at all concerts beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Date Performer Time

June 4 Pittsburgh Opera 7:30 p.m.

June 11 Bill Toms & Hard Rain 7:30 p.m. June 18 The Jaggerz 7:30 p.m.

June 25 The Vindys 7:30 p.m.

July 3* Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 8:15 p.m. July 9 Albert Cummings 7:30 p.m.

July 16 Lakeview 7:30 p.m.

July 23 Aaron Lee Tasjan 7:30 p.m. July 30 Berlin featuring Terri Nunn 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 6 The Spinners 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 13 Low Cut Connie 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 Spyro Gyra 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 27 Shayna Steele 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3 Tamburitzans 7:30 p.m.

2021 Summer Concert Series Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater Schedule All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Food trucks and Hop Farm Brewing Company will be on site at all concerts beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Date Performer Time

June 6 Truth & Rites 7:30 p.m.

June 13 River City Brass 7:30 p.m.

June 20 Pure Gold 7:30 p.m. June 27 Indigo Girls 7:30 p.m.

July 4* Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 8:15 p.m.

July 11 moe 7:30 p.m.

July 18 The Lone Bellow 7:30 p.m.

July 25 Lisa Fischer 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 Average White Band 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 8 The Jayhawks 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 15 The Wood Brothers 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 29 The Spin Doctors 7:30 p.m. 21st Annual Allegheny County Music Opening acts Festival with The Commonheart at 5:00 p.m. Sept. 5 $20 per vehicle requested donation Commonheart benefits the Allegheny County Department at 8:00 p.m. of Human Services

2021 Family Fun Night at the Movies Schedule All movies are free! Bring your blankets or chairs and join us for family activities and fun starting at 7:30 p.m. Once the sun sets, we’ll start the show!

Date Movie Location Time

June 2 Doolittle (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

June 5 Doolittle (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

June 9 Scoob! (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. June 12 Scoob! (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

June 16 The Jungle Book (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

June 19 The Jungle Book (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. June 23 Ratatouille (G) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

June 26 Ratatouille (G) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

June 30 The Croods – A New Age (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. July 2 The Croods – A New Age (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

July 7 Cars (G) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

July 10 Cars (G) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. July 14 Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.

July 17 Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. July 21 50 First Dates (PG-13) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. July 24 50 First Dates (PG-13) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. July 28 Madagascar (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. July 31 Madagascar (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 Shrek (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 Shrek (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 Lilo & Stitch (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 Lilo & Stitch (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 Trolls World Tour (PG) Hartwood Acres Amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Trolls World Tour (PG) South Park Amphitheater 7:30 p.m.