'Thursdays at the Square': See Hornell concert schedule, food vendors for each week
Downtown Hornell will be the place for live music starting this week with the first "Thursdays at the Square" in the city's newest park.
Hornell Partners for Growth is behind the nine free concerts at Union Square Park. The shows will feature performances by local and regional artists at the nearly one-acre venue at the corner of Seneca and Genesee streets.
Bands and solo acts will perform from the covered stage in the park's amphitheater and seating will be available.
"Thursdays at the Square" will feature more than music, so arrive by 5 p.m. to take advantage.
Each week HPG will provide free children’s activities and free ice-pops, while supplies last. Look for craft and food vendors each week as well. The popular Union Square fountain will be on for every Thursday night concert.
Hornell summer concert series at Union Square Park schedule
HPG released the full schedule this week, including all the artists set to perform.
Here are the bands and solo artists scheduled to entertain on Thursday nights in the Maple City this summer.
June 27: The free concert series begins with pop rockers Balanced Effect performing at 7 p.m. The inaugural night gets started at 5 p.m. with a variety of craft vendors showcasing unique and handmade items.
There will be no concert on July 4.
July 11: Kids Dance Party with DJ Truth entertaining. Games and activities for young people and families. Whimsical Port-A-Globe Mobile Puppet Theater starts the night off, with performances from 5 to 6 p.m. Free professional face painting by Badger & Butterfly Studios.
July 18: DJ Truth brings a Karaoke Night starting at 6 p.m. Sing your heart out and enjoy the spotlight.
July 25: Enjoy an acoustic and unplugged night of music. Ellen OaksKerr performs at 6 p.m., John Weatherbee is on stage at 7 p.m. and Shepard Pi & Bill Piatt from 8-9 p.m.
Aug. 1: Longshot, with a repertoire that includes classic rock, modern country and everything in between, plays from 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 8: Jokers & Thieves, Arkport school mates, who will rock out from 7-9 p.m.
Aug. 15: 78RPM, a 16-piece band, brings the classic big band sound to Hornell, taking the stage at 7 p.m.
Aug. 22: An evening of acoustic harmony with shows by Brian Friedland at 5 p.m., Mike Chapman at 6 and the Bard Brothers at 7.
Aug. 29: High-energy rock-country band Southbound wraps up the summer series. Southbound is scheduled to play at 7 p.m.
Here are the food vendors lined up for Thursdays at the Square
Scio’s Dog Doctorswill offer a selection of hot dogs, sausages and walking tacos on June 27, July 11 and July 25.
The Old Mill Inn will have pretzel bites, perogies, chicken nuggets and wings on July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22.
And the Hornell VFW will be on site Aug. 1 and on the last "Thursdays at the Square," Aug. 29, cooking up summertime favorites.
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Visit the HPG website or Facebook page for the latest on Thursdays at the Square."
In addition to the amphitheater with a raised stage, Union Square Park features an in-ground fountain, concrete walkways, benches, monuments, lighting and green space. The park opened last fall.
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This article originally appeared on The Evening Tribune: Hornell's 'Thursdays at the Square' sets music, vendor schedule
