Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family.  The Amador County Arts Council will celebrate their 25th year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series.  Each Friday, starting June 9th, from 6 pm until 8 pm, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County.  Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more.  The full schedule is below.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Kennedy Gold Mine, Plymouth, and Terra D’Oro Winery performances.  Up to 200 free meals from the Amador Senior Center with Laughton Ranch Catering will be available at the other venues.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166.  You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/summer-concerts.  TGIF concerts are sponsored in part by The California Arts Council, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Volcano Communications, Terra D’Oro Winery, and by other local businesses.

The Schedule:

June 9 – Laughton Ranch, Jackson – Matt Axton
June 16 – Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson – The Boxhorns
June 23 – Cribbs Field in Minnie Provis Park, Sutter Creek – Dongato Latin Band
June 30 – McGee Park (Main Street Park), Plymouth – Old Soles
July 7 – Pine Grove Park, Pine Grove – Crystal Image
July 14 – Howard Park, Ione – Those Windburn Brothers
July 21 – Volcano Amphitheatre, Volcano – Forever Goldrush Duo
August 4 – Cribbs Field in Minnie Provis Park, Sutter Creek – Andrew Sheppard
August 11 – Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer – The Darcel Trio

August 18 – Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth – 25th Season Closing Celebration
– Starting at 4 pm
– Amador County Concert Band
– Amador Young Fiddlers
– Primitivo