Bend Memorial Clinic Munch and Music Free Concerts at Drake Park, Presented by The Bulletin
July 11 - August 16

Event Description

The Drake Park Munch & Music free concert series was founded in 1991 by Cameron Clark Concert Productions to provide families of Central Oregon with the opportunity to gather and strengthen the bonds and associations of the community while enjoying the arts, outstanding food and free music once a week. With a safe, energetic and positive gathering, we are proud to provide dependable opportunities for youth to gather, work, volunteer and take pleasure in their community. It is our intent to accomplish all of this in a way that is completely respectful of the adjacent neighborhood.

On behalf of Munch & Music, we are pleased to welcome all to attend this year’s Drake Park Munch & Music Free Concert Series presented by The Bulletin and Bend Memorial Clinic. Join us Thursday nights as we offer you the uniquely free opportunity to gather and enjoy free music, great food, arts and crafts, and a Youth Area in Drake Park. Per city code, please leave the dogs at home.

Performers

July 9 - Fareed Haque and the Flat Earth Ensemble - World/Jam/Funk
www.fareed.com

July 16 - Vieux Farke Toure’ - African
http://www.vieuxfarkatoure.com/

July 23 - Rhythm Culture - Reggae

http://www.rhythmculture.org/

July 30 - Misty River Band - Americana/Bluegrass
http://www.mistyriverband.com/

Aug 6 - High Street - Swing/Funk/R&B
http://www.myspace.com/thehighstreetband

Aug 13 - Soul Vaccination - R&B/Funk
http://www.soulvax.com/

Venue and Policies

Drake Park, downtown Bend, Oregon.

Please respect neighbors who live adjacent to the park by obeying parking regulations, commuting, and/or parking in the Mirror Pond or Kenwood School Parking lots.

Please look for special recycling receptacles and help to keep the park clean by picking up your garbage.

Dog Exclusion Policy

We love your dogs, but please leave them at home. Bringing your dog down to the event is a violation of city code(s):

7.396 (1) “Interfered with conduct of special event by bringing dog to event.”

7.398 (2) “Failing to comply with condition of special event by bringing dog to event.”

City of Bend Police will be on hand and violations are a Class A civil infraction and could result in a $500 fine.

Directions/Map

Time

Every Thursday night from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. from July 11th - August 16th, 2009.

Vending

Artists and vendors line the pathways around the amphitheater. Food vendors are primarily located along the riverside to the south of the stage. This year the "Munch" offers culinary delights from the following:

A Crepe Affair Demetri's Famous Kettle Corn Goody's Hawaiian Shaved Ice & Cotton Candy

Island Noodles Kebaba Keoke, Inc. Longboard Louie's Moralia Grill Pizza Mondo

Sumi's Japanese Restaurant Taqueria Los Jalapenos Veraci Pizza

Beer & Wine Vending Locations

Munch & Music will be serving Deschutes brews in a restricted, enclosed Beer Garden area we call, “The Grove Garden,” named after our sponsor, The Grove. Alcohol consumption must be limited to this area only. Any other substance, alcohol or otherwise, is prohibited in the park.

Kids

On the south side of the park there is a kids area full of Jump-N-Fun Inflatables. Behind the stage, Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe offers rentals of kayaks and canoes to take out on the river so you can enjoy the music while paddling. Kids are encouraged to lead the dance effort at the stage too!

Admission & Parking

It's FREE and there is parking along the street. It is a short walk from downtown Bend if you park there. Please respect the neighbors by acknowledging "No Parking" signs in the area.