Nov 17, 2009
TGIF Concert Series
Once again the Charity League participated in the
Annual TGIF Concert Series. This one was originally
planned for August 28, but rescheduled to October 23
due to the rain. The weather threatened to interfere with
the event once again so the decision was made to move
it to the farmers’ market and what a great move that was!
The location was perfect; the setting fit the purpose with
a covered stage area for the musicians and ticket tables.
The crowd seemed bigger maybe due to the upcoming
race the same weekend. Everyone had a great time
dancing and listening to the music by the ‘Band of Oz’.
Music selection included many hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s
including a musical tribute to Michael Jackson.
“The Band of Oz was formed in 1967 as a part-time
band playing fraternity parties and high school proms
all over the South. In 1977 the band went on the road
full time. Since that time the band has made an
exceptional name for itself throughout the Southeast by
playing the top clubs and corporate parties, and getting
excellent reviews along the way. For several years the
group has been a guest on most of the major beach
concerts in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia.”
Source: www.bandofoz.com
TGIF celebrates its 15th Birthday this year. The
Outdoor Concert Series was established in 1994 as a way
to bring people Uptown. Over the years the concerts
have brought thousands of people uptown and
attendance continually increases every year. Martinsville
Uptown Revitalization Association is the organizer of the
series.
Charity League has worked this event for several
years now with two objectives in mind – community
event participation and making extra $$ for our budget.
The primary job is to sell tickets at the door, check IDs
for buying alcohol, sell beer tickets and work soda and
beer tents. With the increased number of members this
year the Charity League was able to work the event with
ease splitting the number of members in two shifts.
Thanks to all who came and especially to those who
worked the extra hours!