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Furman University�s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series, one of Greenville�s favorite summer traditions, is back for another year.
All the summer concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. in the university�s amphitheater. People are welcome to bring picnic baskets, lawn chairs and beach towels. The lakeside concert series runs Thursday nights from May 28 to August 6. The series is directed by Dr. Les Hicken and offers a wide variety of musical genres, including big band, jazz, international, contemporary, marches and orchestral favorites. Guest ensembles this summer include the Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble, the Greenville Chorale, the Packway Handle Band, The Matt Olson Jazz Quartet and the Carolina Youth Symphony. The Lakeside Concert Band will perform six different programs, including �The Phantom of the Opera� (June 11) and �The Music of the Beatles� (July 30). One audience member at each performance will receive a picnic basket filled with goodies. To see a complete listing of the concerts, visit www.MusicAtFurman.com. The concerts are sponsored by Furman, Bank of Travelers Rest, Publix Supermarkets, Epcon Communities, North Hills Automotive and The Greenville News. For more information, contact the Furman band office at (864) 294-3069. (Image provided by Furman.)
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