ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov

5th Annual "Music in the Park" Spring Music Concert Series at Oracle State Park

(Phoenix, Arizona - April 10, 2009) - "Music In The Park" spring music concert series returns to Oracle State Park with three concerts scheduled one Sunday a month April through June. The concerts are a special event fundraiser presented by the Friends of Oracle State Park.

The three concerts will be held outdoors at the Kannally Ranch House. No reservation is needed. Tickets will be available in advance or the day of the event for $10 each. The cost includes the entrance fee to Oracle State Park. Annual park passes do not apply for this special event; kids age 13 and younger are free.

On Sunday, April 26, Kip Calahan will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. Calahan is a country and western Singer/Songwriter. Her style can be compared to Patsy Kline, and she has recorded many songs about cowboys, cowgirls, the west and ranch life. She has been a featured performer at top western music festivals, and won such honors as Song of the Year, Best Western Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year with various music artist associations.

On Sunday, May 10, local favorite, "Diamond Jim" Hewitt and Friends will perform a full moon concert from 7 to 9pm. His ensemble includes a mix of jazz, celtic hoedown and bluegrass, featuring Hewitt on the fiddle.

The last concert of the series will be held on Sunday, June 7, with another evening performance from 7 to 9 pm on the upper patio (The performer will be announced at a later time).

For tickets or more information call Oracle State Park at (520) 896-2425. Oracle State Park, Center for Environmental Education, is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge located in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in the town of Oracle north of Tucson. The Mediterranean Revival-Style historic Kannally Ranch House and patios offer sweeping views of the Galiuro Mountains and surrounding area.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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