WARREN Noon in Park music series will kick off its 27th year

The series began in 1976 and has grown in popularity.
WARREN -- The 27th annual Noon in the Park series starts Friday and continues through Aug. 1
The series runs weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Courthouse Park.
"Noon in the Park is the longest continuous program sponsored by the arts council," said Bobbie Brown, director of the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County.
The series was introduced in 1976 to provide summertime arts experiences to area residents. The showcase of regional professional musicians has become more popular with each passing year. The event started out with two performances.
This year about 150 musicians will perform.
Without the financial support of the American Federation of Musicians Local No. 116 and the Music Performance Trust Fund, Noon in the Park wouldn't be possible.
The federation secures funding from local businesses and corporations to match funds available from the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Funds to compensate the musicians.
Performances planned
The schedule of performers:
U Friday, Junior Military Band.
U June 20, Top Notes, directed by Dr. John Vlad.
U June 27, Community Day when area nonprofit organizations may set up informational displays, music by Busman's Holiday.
UJuly 11, Doug Hartzell Orchestra.
* July 18, Norm Yannucci Orchestra.
U July 25, Chalk on the Walk.
U Aug. 1, Warren Concert Band, directed by Paul Rossi.
Registration for Chalk on the Walk runs from 10 a.m. to noon July 25. Drawings on the sidewalks surrounding Courthouse Park will be judged in six age groups with prizes awarded. Chalk will be provided.
Food vendors will line the park during the series.
Contact FACT at P.O. Box 48, Warren 44482, call (330) 399-1212 or e-mail bbrown@trumbullarts.org.