Concert series returns to Williamsburg’s town center >Louise Mosrie will be performing Wednesday in Angel Park in Williamsburg as part of the concert series there. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Published: 7/6/2021 4:31:29 PM
WILLIAMSBURG The Angel Park Concert Series is returning music to the center of town beginning on Wednesday, July 7.
“I’ve got some really excited performers looking forward to it,” said Fred Goodhue, coordinator for the series. “I’m hoping for a decent turnout.”
The series, which began in 2010, will start Wednesday with a performance by singer-songwriter Louise Mosrie, who lives in Williamsburg, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
“I’m really happy to be doing it,” Mosrie said. “I haven’t played many live gigs at all since March of 2020.”
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