 | | | Last year's concert Photo Pippa Fisher | | | | | | With the gorgeous backdrop of the Lafayette Reservoir, the traditional Concert at the Res is a lovely way to spend a spring day.
Once again the Lafayette Rotary Club is getting ready to host its May 12 concert and says this year the event will feature the award-winning jazz combo from Acalanes High School, the Rossmoor Big Band/Generations in Jazz, the Bentley High Jazz Combo, and the Stanley Middle School Symphonic Orchestra who will be joined by the Westlake Middle School from Oakland. And, as in previous years, both Town Hall Education and Lamorinda Performance Academy students will be providing dance and musical entertainment.
Now in its 24th year, the annual event has been hosted by the Lafayette Rotarians to support local school music programs and was started by Lafayette resident, Rotarian and last year's Citizen of the Year, Dick Holt.
Holt also largely spearheaded the construction of the stage, raising money with help from the Lafayette Community Foundation several years ago.
Food and beverages will be available and residents can picnic in the shady grounds next to the stage. The stage is located 150 feet along the paved trail from the parking lot to the east (left) near the children's playground. Golf cart transportation between the parking lot and the stage area will be available if needed.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase with great prizes including weekend getaways. Proceeds fund the Rotary Club's public service projects and local school music programs.
The event is sponsored by many local businesses and individuals in addition to the Lafayette Rotary Club.
The free concert takes place on Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA