Summer concerts in Esther Short Park start Wednesday

Vancouver’s summer concerts in Esther Short Park start Wednesday, with the city announcing the line-up of the 2010 Riverview Six to Sunset Concert Series and the Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concert Series.

The Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concerts start today, while the Riverview Six to Sunset concerts are set to start Thursday. All are free, open to the public and run for six weeks.

Riverview Six to Sunset shows begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m., and are sponsored by Riverview Community Bank with support from Waste Connections and Vancouver Toyota and contributions from Dr. Bonny Lund, DDS, the Port of Portland, Maximo Products, LLC, The Columbian and Corwin Beverage Company.

The Riverview Six to Sunset 2010 Concert schedule:

• July 8: 5 Guys Named Moe

• July 15: Patrick Lamb Band

• July 22: The Antics

• July 29: Quarterflash (aka Seafood Mama)

• August 5: Zuzo Blue

• August 12: Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts

The Terry Lee, Attorney Noon concerts are from noon to 1 p.m. These concerts are presented by Vancouver attorney Terry Lee and are supported with contributions from The Columbian and Corwin Beverage Company.

The 2010 Terry Lee, Attorney Noon Concert schedule:

• July 7: Vancouver Pops Orchestra

• July 14: Rock Concert Violinist Aaron Meyer

• July 21: Justin Klump

• July 28: Misty Mamas

• August 4: Key of Dreams

• August 11: Rising Violet

Food vendors will offer a selection of meals, snacks, and beverages. Blankets and sand chairs are recommended. Barbecues, smoking and alcohol are prohibited, unless in designated areas (no alcohol may be brought into the park). Dogs on a leash are welcome.

Concerts are held at Esther Short Park between Eighth and Esther streets downtown. Staffed bicycle parking will be provided at each concert by Bike Me! Vancouver. Esther Short Park is located on C-Tran bus line three. Visit www.c-tran.com to plan your trip. Parking is available at the Park ‘n Go Vancouvercenter Garage next to Esther Short Park.

If special accommodations are needed, call 487-7060. For more information go to www.cityofvancouver.us/events, or call city of Vancouver Special Events at 487-8631.