If you want an inexpensive Friday night date idea. Make a picnic meal and head to Oyster Point in Newport News for their Friday night concert series.
Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Free admission; food and beverages for sale.
All concerts are free, parking is free.
May 8, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
The Famous Unknowns – Robin Thompson, Lewis McGhee, Mike Lille-Versatile Acoustic Singer Songwriters
May 10, 2009; 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mother’s Day Serenade
Enjoy that special day with Mom and join us at the Market Stage for Mother’s Day entertainment!
May 15, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Spin City-Top 40 hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today.
May 22, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
10 Spot – Funk, R&B, Alternative Food ($) and beverage
May 29, 2009; 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Virginia Symphony Concert
Enjoy a free sunset performance by the Virginia Symphony.
May 30, 2009; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Family fun begins at City Center surrounded by unique shops and restaurants! Join us around the fountain with your family and friends for an afternoon of children’s rides, live music, and family activities.
June 5, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FAB -( Formerly The Fat Ammons Band ) Motown, Dance, R&B
June 12, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Heather Edwards – Contemporary, Hi-Energy Country
June 19, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Slapwater – Rock ‘n Roll, Motown, Beach, Disco, Oldies.
June 26, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Off the Record – R&B, Funk, Pop, Disco
July 3, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Borderline Crazy – Rock, Classics, Contemporary.
July 10, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
City Center Jazz @ Market Stage
City Center Market Stage on Mariners Row
Join us at the Market Stage for a Bourbon Street version of Fridays @ the Fountain featuring our own City Center Jazz All-Stars in the New Orleans tradition. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes.
July 11, 2009; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Beat the Heat with Code Blue Bluegrass
Celebrate the summer, take a break from the heat, and enjoy music, great summer treats, and lots of family fun.
July 17, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
City Center Jazz @ Market Stage
Join us at the Market Stage for a Bourbon Street version of Friday @ the Fountain featuring our own City Center Jazz All-Stars in the New Orleans tradition. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes.
July 18, 2009; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
City Center Market Stage – on Mariners Row
The Rust City Ramblers Dixieland Jazz Quartet – Celebrate the summer, take a break from the heat, and enjoy music, great summer treats, and lots of family fun.
July 24, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Spin City – Top 40 hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
August 1, 2009; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain – Madagascar 2 (PG)
City Center Fountain Plaza
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
August 7, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Rhondels – Motown, Classic R&B, Beach Music.
August 8, 2009; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Hotel for Dogs (PG) – Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
August 14, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Slapwater – Rock ‘n Roll, Motown, Beach, Disco, Oldies.
August 15, 2009; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain-Kung Fu Panda (PG)
City Center Fountain Plaza
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hand-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($).
August 21, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Butter – High Energy Rock
August 22, 2009; 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Journey to the Center of the Earth (PG) Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hand-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza.
August 28, 2009; 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Virginia Symphony Concert
Enjoy a free sunset performance by the Virginia Symphony.
September 4, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tailgate Down – High Energy Country Rock
September 11, 2009; 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Slapwater – Rock ‘n Roll, Motown, Beach, Disco, Oldies.
More info here: http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com/events.php
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