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Summer Concert Series Begins Sunday With Vogues

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
June 15, 2019
Posted in: Announcements

Chuck Blasko's Vogues kick off McKeesport's summer concert series at Renziehausen Park with a free show at 7 p.m. Sunday.

All of the concerts are held weather-permitting at the Lions Bandshell in Renzie, adjacent to Eden Park Boulevard. Visitors should bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Refreshments are available and members of the McKeesport Lions Club will be collecting gently used prescription eyeglasses that are redistributed to people who cannot afford them, a spokeswoman said.

Other upcoming concerts at the Renzie bandshell include:

June 23: 8th Street Rox
June 30: Todd Jones
July 4: Zoot Island Party, followed by fireworks
July 14: Airbourne with Jeff Jimerson
July 21: Tres Lads
July 28: Dancing Queen
Aug. 4: Real Deal
Aug. 11: The Skyliners
Aug. 18: Judi Figel: Patriotism Day Celebration with Fireworks
Aug. 25: Scott, Rob and Greg of "The Clarks"

Also announced was the schedule for the annual McKeesport Rib Festival, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, at the Renzie bandshell:

Aug. 30
7 p.m. - Beatlemania Magic

Aug. 31
2 p.m. - Mon Valley Community Band
4 p.m. - Buckwild
7 p.m. - Chain Reaction

Sep. 1
7 p.m. - The Jaggerz

Sep. 2
7 p.m. - The Igniters, followed by fireworks

Originally published June 15, 2019.

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