Park City Institute Announces Venue Change For All Six Remaining Summer Concerts

Park City Institute Executive Director Teri Orr, announced the approval of City Park as the home of the six remaining 2018 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series, by Park City City Municipal Corp. City Council.

"Our audience -both those who live in Park City, and those who travel from other places to our shows - spoke up," said Orr. "We are so grateful for the support from city government, from our sponsors, and our patrons. We want to celebrate a homecoming. So we're offering a two-for-one sale on all tickets, on Monday August 6, only.

Orr pointed to the Institute's history of having presented concerts in City Park, up to 2003. And to the overwhelming sentiment from guests at the recent Grace Potter concert, to make the park a natural fit for the series. "Concert-goers said, the Grace Potter show felt like coming home," she noted. "And we were able to use far fewer resources-more guests walked or took public transit to the show, so we needed fewer rented shuttle buses."

Orr noted the venue is confirmed for this season only. "We are actively working on finding a new, permanent home for the series, next summer," she said.

Park City Institute will continue to partner with Riverhorse Provisions, Spencer's Smokin' Grill, Praise Cheezus Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Freshies Lobster Co., and Wasatch Creamery, and Swire Coca-Cola, to provide food trucks at every show.

Guests may park at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, in Park City, and ride complimentary luxury shuttle buses to the venue. Guests are also encouraged to ride the city's free bus system, walk or bike, to the venue. A bike valet is provided, at no charge.

The schedule for the concerts at City Park include:

Lucia Micarelli & Joshua Roman (August 5)-With an evening of genre-defying string alchemy, legendary violinist, singer and actress (Tremé), returns to the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights stage, joined by cellist and TED fellow, Joshua Roman. "I think my show has sort of evolved into a personal journey of music, of my work so far," Micarelli said. Roman is known for his wide-ranging repertoire, and an improvisational and versatile performance style. He has been called, "a musician of imagination and expressive breadth," by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Roman is credited with bringing a fresh approach to classical music, and will collaborate with Micarelli to create a show that will challenge the expectations of "string things".

Corinne Bailey Rae (August 10)-best known for her global hits, "Put Your Records On," and "Like a Star," from her 2006 debut album, Bailey Rae has a GRAMMY to her name, among other honors. She has performed globally, with legends of soul, jazz and R&B.

Don Felder (August 11)- Legendary rock musician, songwriter, and founding Eagles member, Felder brings his masterful guitar skills to our stage, for the first time. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member played with the Eagles for 27 years, originating the music for, and co-writing, the band's biggest hit, "Hotel California," along with "Victim of Love," and "Those Shoes." His lyrical guitar style leaves his signature on hits including "One of These Nights," and "New Kid in Town," among many others. Of his two solo albums, Felder said, "I don't write in a specific genre," making his live shows a mix of rock and roll comfort food, and discovery songs that leave their own imprint.

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers (August 16)-Piano jams. Dulcimer. And, oh yes, the mandolin. The blend of classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, gospel, rock, blues takes on a life of its own, when Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers return to our stage, with their seemingly endless jams. Multiple GRAMMY-winner, Hornsby, has performed and collaborated with Eric Clapton, Ricky Scaggs, The Grateful Dead, and inspired-and been inspired by-a new generation of alt-rock musicians. "The most spontaneous aspects of our shows occur when a song becomes reinvented," Hornsby said. "Or I turn one song into another, or I make-up new words. Or I'll just cut the band off and go into a new section that I'm making up in the moment, and then they'll come play it with me."

The Wallflowers (August 24)-With a new album, "Glad all Over," and over 25 years of hits ("One Headlight," "Sixth Avenue Heartache"), American Songwriter called their music, "lyrically challenging, tightly produced and played roots rock and roll." The two-time GRAMMY award-winning band's iconic style is often credited for providing a backbone to American blues rock.

Nashville Café (September 2)-Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, and Sam Palladio, stars of CMT's hit series, Nashville, (September 2)-will close our 2018 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Summer Season with a mix of solo and collaborative sets, featuring their work as recording artists. Carmack (Nashville's Will Lexington), contributed numerous tracks to the series soundtrack, and released a solo EP, "Pieces of You." Rolling Stone praised his "greasy guitar licks, and soulful yearning voice." Esten (Nashville's Deacon Claybourne), is an accomplished comedian, actor and singer, who has released four country-charting singles with his Nashville co-stars, including Connie Britton, Claire Bowen, and Hayden Panettiere. He has performed at the Grand Old Opry and the historic Ryman Auditorium. In addition to his work on the series, Nashville (as Gunnar Scott), Palladio had a recurring role on the Showtime series Episodes. He has recorded eleven singles, including "If I Didn't Know Better," with Claire Bowen, and "It Ain't Yours to Throw Away," both of which charted on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.

The 2018 St Regis Big Stars Bright Nights Concert Series marks the Institute's 15th consecutive summer of hosting a mix of legendary and emerging performers with outdoor concerts.

Tickets for all shows are on sale online at parkcityinstitute.org, by phone 435-655-3114, or in person at the Box Office, inside The Mega-Genius Supply Store, 435 Swede Alley,. Ticket prices are as follows: Lawn seats $49, reserved tickets $89. A 20% discount is available for groups of 20 or more.

Membership and sponsorship information can be found at parkctiyinstitute.org, or by calling the box office at 435-655-3114.

Park City Institute is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing world-class performances and new ideas to the community. Since 1998, PCI has presented internationally renowned and cutting edge musicians, actors, authors, comedians, dancers, speakers and film at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use facility with the Park City School District). This summer marks the organization's 15th season of presenting headliner concerts. PCI is dedicated to introducing young people to the arts through free student outreach workshops, shows and demonstrations. Since 2010, PCI has offered a free after-school literacy program to students in grades one through 12 at the thinky and engaging retail-fronted tutoring hub, The Mega-Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ (located at 435 Swede Alley in Old Town). The organization continues to illuminate with Curiosities evenings and the Saints and Sinners Ball.

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