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Tony Starlight headlines Cedar Mill Park Concert

Thursday, July 16, 6-8 pm, Cedar Mill Park, 10385 NW Cornell Rd (just west of Cedar Mill Elementary). Park in the Cedar Mill Bible Church lot at 12208 NW Cornell Rd. and ride the free shuttle bus to the park, since parking is very limited at the site.

For the 11th time since 2004, Cedar Mill Park will be the site of a fun evening of entertainment for all ages, with live music, food and beverages, kids activities and information booths from a number of community partners.

This special evening will also feature a park dedication ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of a project funded by the 2008 Bond Measure.

The entertainment will be provided by The Tony Starlight Show, an ever-evolving hybrid of music and comedy. The show is a combination of song parody, musical impressions and tributes to iconic artists and pop culture phenomena. Parodies include “My Hair Keeps A-Fallin’ From My Head,” and “I Can’t Get These Jeans On Anymore.” Tony is also an interactive entertainer, who will work with the crowd and include them in the fun.

The Cedar Mill Business Association (CMBA) is again sponsoring the fun “Passport Contest” which encourages folks to visit the community partner information booths. Grab a blank “passport” and have it stamped by all the participating booths, put it into the drawing box, and you’ll have a chance to win a gift basket packed with local goodies. Booths include the Cedar Mill Library, CMBA, Washington County Sheriff, several THPRD departments, The Cedar Mill News, and others.

In 2004, The Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District began their series of free public concerts in local parks, and Cedar Mill was chosen as the location of one of the first four events. A concert has been held in Cedar Mill Park, adjacent to Cedar Mill Elementary, every year since, with the exception of last year, when the park was being redeveloped. The program expanded each year, with concerts and theatrical presentations in parks throughout the district.

For reasons we don’t yet understand, the district is shrinking its Special Events department, and this year there are only four concerts and one play in local parks. They’re focusing on two large events at the HMT Recreation Complex: Party in the Park on July 25, and Groovin’ in the Grass on August 15. This will likely be the last concert in Cedar Mill Park for some time, as we have been told that they’ll be moving events to other venues in coming years. So be sure to attend, and invite your neighbors to meet you there!

More summer entertainment from THPRD

Saturday, August 15, 6 pm, HMT Recreation Complex, 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton.

For those seeking the excitement of a national touring band, the park district’s annual “Groovin’ on the Grass” concert will feature the iconic sounds of Tower of Power.  Portland’s Boy and Bean will open the show at 6 pm.

Tower of Power tickets are available online through August 14 at thprd.org/groovin.  General admission seats are just $10. Early entry tickets, entitling guests to enter the venue at 4 pm (one hour before gates open), are $20. Children under age five will be admitted free. On the day of show, general admission tickets will be available at the gate for $15 and early entry will cost $25.

Thursday, July 9, 6-8 pm, Greenway Park, SW Pearson Court and SW Parkview Loop, Beaverton

Latin funk ensemble Sabroso, fronted by brothers Pablo and Ricardo Ojeda, includes some of Portland’s most talented musicians collaborating to provide a sound that is fresh and flavorful  (the literal translation of “Sabroso”). Audiences enjoy moving and grooving to sophisticated Latin rhythms and funky soul pulses.

Sunday, July 12, 6-8 pm, Evelyn M. Schiffler Park, 5495 Erickson Avenue, Beaverton

Songs for A New World is an original 1995 off-Broadway show produced by Beaverton Civic Theatre that illuminates the timelessness of self-discovery.  It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back.  Three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown composed the two-act pop/rock revue.

Thursday, August 6, 6-8 pm, Raleigh Park , 3500 SW 78th Avenue, Portland

A two-time recipient of the Los Angeles Music Awards’ “Tribute Band of the Year Award,” Petty Fever pays homage to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.  The high energy show is packed with classic Petty hits perfect for dancing or singing along.

Saturday, July 25, HMT Recreation Complex, 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton

The tenth annual Party in the Park is the District’s largest community event, and includes the Celebrate Beaverton Cultural Festival; The Classic at T-Hills Car Show; and The Family Triathlon. More information about the day’s events will be available on the website.

Information for vendors, peformers and volunteers will be online soon. Party in the Park wouldn't be possible without more than 500 hours of service donated by THPRD volunteers.

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