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June 18, 2009

Patriotic concert coming to Pryor’s Whitaker Park

PRYOR — Starlight Band will present a free concert in Whitaker Park June 27 at 7:30 p.m. The entire community is

invited to the free

patriotic concert.

The Treeman Family Foundation is proud to present a special performance by Oklahoma’s only professional concert band. Starlight Band will play a program of favorite American and patriotic music. The concert is produced in part by the City of Pryor and the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and come enjoy music in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Some concessions will be provided. The program will appeal to people of all ages from the young to the young at heart. “We want to get hands clapping and feet tapping,” said L. Dale Barnett, Starlight’s Conductor and Music Director.

One member of Starlight Band has Pryor ties. Jeff Lawless teaches percussion at Pryor High School. He is a third-generation member of Starlight Band and has played with the group for more than 20 years.

Whitaker Park is accessible to those with disabilities. Restrooms are available. Parking and admission are free to this event.

For more information about the concert, contact the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce at

825-0157.

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