Live tunes highlight family-friendly Concert in the Park

Allison and Kirby Wedekind with Kirby Junior and Penny
Allison and Kirby Wedekind with Kirby Junior and Penny
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Friends, families and neighbors came out to enjoy live music and a lovely evening at Fletcher Park for Concert in the Park.

Hosted Oct. 25 by San Marco Preservation Society, the free event attracted families to enjoy live music acts performing everything from acoustic guitar and live jazz to bluegrass and country. Performers included singer-songwriter Jesse Montoya, the John Lumpkin Institute and the Bread and Butter Band (bluegrass/swing/country). Refreshments were provided by a variety of food trucks.

SMPS Board President David Paulk estimated that the crowd topped the 400 who attended last year’s concert.

SMPS Board President David Paulk, Executive Director Sheri Webber and Board Member Linzee Ott
SMPS Board President David Paulk, Executive Director Sheri Webber and Board Member Linzee Ott

This year’s Concert in the Park was also the debut event for Sheri Webber, who was recently named the San Marco Preservation Society’s first executive director. Webber said she looks forward to executing a long vision for the organization.

“The thing about San Marco is that it’s in a new era right now,” Webber said. “I know that sounds cheesy but it’s so true because we’ve had just an influx of new residents.”

R.J. Nemeyer and Terrell Naumann with Tyrie and Lori Boyer
R.J. Nemeyer and Terrell Naumann with Tyrie and Lori Boyer

Tags: Bread and Butter Band, Concert in the Park, David Paulk, Fletcher Park, Jesse Montoya, John Lumpkin Institute, San Marco Preservation Society, Sheri Webber, SMPS


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