Delray Beach Center for the Arts to Host 1st Free Friday Concert at The Pavilion, 10/2

By: Tyler Peterson Sep. 28, 2015

Delray Beach Center for the Arts will launch the 2015-16 Entertainment Season this Friday, October 2 with the first Free Friday Concert at The Pavilion featuring the Roots Rock/R&B sounds of The Otis Cadillac Band. The Center also will take this opportunity to introduce new President/CEO Rob Steele to the community at large.

The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with First Friday Art Walk in the Cornell Museum of Art, a Center for the Arts Showcase in the loggia with information on performances, lectures, classes, workshops and volunteer opportunities, and a food truck expo on the grounds.

At 7:30 p.m., the Center's Board of Directors will introduce Steele from the Pavilion stage, followed by the first Free Friday Concert. Delray Beach Center for the Arts is located at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., downtown Delray Beach.

The 2015-16 Free Friday Concert Series will feature 17 concerts from October 2 through January 22. With something for everyone, it's music for the masses. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m.; weather permitting; free admission; donations appreciated. Bring lawn chairs, and bring the family, but no pets or outside food and beverage. Food trucks and cash bar are available at every concert.

The 2015-16 Season Sponsor is Delray Motors. Presenting sponsor for the 2015-16 Free Friday Concert Series is the Delray Motors automotive group: Lincoln of Delray, Delray Subaru and Delray Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.

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