ShowDown Town free concert series kicks out the jams starting Thursday in Eagle

Down-valley Thursdays are sounding better and better as Eagle’s favorite party in the park returns June 30 with the 2011 edition of the American National Bank ShowDown Town free concert series, presented by the Town of Eagle.

All shows in the five-week series will get unde rway at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of the final performance on July 28, which will kickoff at 6 p.m. in order for people to also have time to take in the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo.

The popular family night out will serve up the perfect segue to the Independence Day festivities on June 30 as the hard-driving banjo and rumble of the doghouse bass of the Blue Canyon Boys work their way into the hearts of bluegrass lovers throughout the park.

Not to be outdone, the following weeks will include a high energy lineup with something for everyone. On tap for round two on July 7 is the hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul sounds of Salem, while the month’s offerings will be rounded out by the rhythm and blues of the Delta Sonics on July 14, folk singer/songwriter Liza on July 21 and the souped-up mix of jump blues, blue-eyed soul and horn-infused rock of Chris Daniels and the Kings for grand finale on July 28.

“The AmericanNationalBankShowDownTown free concert series, presented by the Town of Eagle, is no longer an Eagle-centric event,” explained Ceil Folz, president of the Vail Valley Foundation. “Given the popularity of the concerts, there’s a large number of ‘up-valley’ people that are spending their summer Thursdays in Eagle for the shows.”

In addition to the free music, the family-friendly AmericanNationalBankShowDownTown, presented by the Town of Eagle, also features a host of activities for the kids each week. Picnics are welcome and several members of Eagle’s restaurant community are also on hand to sell food.

So pack up the family, the lawn chairs and the coolers and get yourself to Eagle Town Park for the 2011 edition of American National Bank ShowDown Town, presented by the Town of Eagle. You’ll be glad you did.

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Despite burn bans and prohibitions on fireworks in some counties, Brazos Valley residents still have the opportunity to see pyrotechnic displays for the Fourth of July holiday.

The Burleson county judge's office has issued two exemptions to the county's fireworks ban, allowing displays on July 3 and 4.

There will also be a fireworks show in Leon County, where a ban has not been imposed. The free event will start at 7 p.m. with music and fireworks at the Centerville High School football field, 813 South Commerce St.

Due to one of the driest seasons on record in the state, several organizations have had to cancel their firework plans for the holiday. The sale and use of any fireworks have been banned in Brazos, Burleson, Madison and Robertson counties. Milam County banned fireworks with fins and missiles.

The Grimes County commissioners' court is holding a special meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday to discuss a possible ban on the sale and use of fireworks.

In Milam County, the Citizens National Bank is sponsoring fireworks at Fair Park in Rockdale.

Bob Wilson, spokesman for the bank, said the show rotates each year between Rockdale and Cameron. The free event will start around dark on Friday, July 1 at Fair Park. Wilson said the fireworks will last 30 to 35 minutes.

"I've had people tell me it's every bit as good as Austin's show," he said.

Elizabeth Lutheran Church will hold its 15th annual community-wide celebration and fireworks display from 6 to 11 p.m. July 3 at the church on Texas 21 East and County Road 307 in Caldwell.

There will be homemade hamburgers, sausage on a stick, hot dogs, drinks, watermelon, and ice cream, as well as live music by the Southern Roots Band. Children's activities will include bingo, games, face painting, pony rides and laser tag. The event is free, and pets are not allowed.

Shuttle service will be provided from Caldwell High School, 203 N. Gray St.

Betty Gold, who is with the church, said conditions such as high winds could still lead to the cancellation of the fireworks.

"We will look at it closer to the date," she said. "If all the conditions are safe, we will be doing it."

Gold said the celebration will go on whether there are fireworks or not.

The other exempted event in Burleson County will be held on the Fourth of July, when Welch Park Enterprises will host a firework show for the third year at Lake Somerville.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. at Welch Park. In between, there will be water slides, a bounce house, karaoke and a musical performance by Leannasaurus Rex. The event is $3 for adults and $2 for children.

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