The second concert of the “Concert in the Square Series” was much brighter than the first, according to Downtown Development Coordinator, Bruce Naegelen. “We were hoping for dry weather and received that and sunshine!” He said that approximately 500 people enjoyed the upbeat music of the Coconut Groove Band” between 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Thursday, August 24. Speaking for the Downtown Development Association, Naegelen said that, “We were once again pleased with the number of people and the varying age groups the concert attracted.” There were many young children and a number of folks in their 80’s, although the average age was probably around 45 years old. That may have had something to do with the music, which was a mixture of rock and popular music from the 1970’s and early 1980’s.
Naegelen said he is impressed with the work the town staff has put into making the Town
Square attractive and functional for citizens to use the space for events and activities. “The flowers that were planted and the new Bermuda grass that was sprigged earlier this summer have made the Town Square an attractive and usable public space.” He added that Property Maintenance Supervisor Craig Wood and other Operations Center staff deserve a great deal of credit for helping make the concerts a success. “Without their assistance and ‘beyond the call of duty’ efforts, it would have been a struggle!”
Another concert has been tentatively scheduled for mid October, but with the weather and time changing, Naegelen said the format and day may be revised, “We may do a weekend afternoon concert – or maybe a couple of smaller, lunchtime concerts.” He said the Downtown Develop Association’s Promotion Committee is welcoming all suggestions and can contact him by email at bnaegelen@townofclaytonnc.org or by phone at 553-1545.
Naegelen said he is impressed with the work the town staff has put into making the Town
Square attractive and functional for citizens to use the space for events and activities. “The flowers that were planted and the new Bermuda grass that was sprigged earlier this summer have made the Town Square an attractive and usable public space.” He added that Property Maintenance Supervisor Craig Wood and other Operations Center staff deserve a great deal of credit for helping make the concerts a success. “Without their assistance and ‘beyond the call of duty’ efforts, it would have been a struggle!”Another concert has been tentatively scheduled for mid October, but with the weather and time changing, Naegelen said the format and day may be revised, “We may do a weekend afternoon concert – or maybe a couple of smaller, lunchtime concerts.” He said the Downtown Develop Association’s Promotion Committee is welcoming all suggestions and can contact him by email at bnaegelen@townofclaytonnc.org or by phone at 553-1545.
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