Brookfield Cultural Council announces summer concert series

‘Doctor’s Variety Half-hour’ to return by popular demand, 6:30 p.m.

By Ruth M. Lyon

Turley Publications Reporter

BROOKFIELD – This town’s cultural council has announced a series of Friday evening concerts on the common as a part of Quaboag Plantation’s 350^th anniversary observance.

Each Friday evening in July, there will be a concert, but also, as in past years, a baking contest and the popular half-hour variety show prior to the 7 p.m. concert.

Visitors are invited to bring a specified baked dessert to each concert. The desserts are sampled by what Committee Chairman William Simpson describes as “professional and discerning judges,” and money prizes are awarded the entrants. The desserts are then sold to those attending the concert; funds realized are used to defray expenses.

The “Doctor’s Variety Half-hour” is a much-anticipated and appreciated 30 minutes, according to Simpson. “Anyone who wishes to perform may do so. We have the microphone and sound system and a pretty good audience,” he said. “Anyone can be a star, just be here when the fun starts.”

The schedule for concerts and dessert categories are as follows:

July 9 - Class Reunion (60’s-era classic rock music) – Cupcakes

July 15 – Borelli Big Band – Fruit Pies

July 23 – Heritage String Band – Gingersnaps w/350^th

July 30^th – Dave Pike / Squares

Concerts will be canceled in case of rain.

For further information, contact Kate Simpson at schkatepie@hotmail.com