ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov
(Oracle, AZ - March 19, 2010) - Oracle State Park is currently closed to the public due to state budget reductions. The volunteer non-profit group, Friends of Oracle State Park, is continuing to support the closed park by funding maintenance projects to preserve and protect the historic Kannally Ranch House. This spring, Oracle State Park gates will open on three days only for a special event fundraiser, presented by Friends of Oracle State Park.
The sixth annual "Music In The Park" returns to Oracle State Park with three concerts scheduled one Sunday a month April through June. The concerts will be held outdoors at the Kannally Ranch House. Reservations are recommended. Tickets will be available in advance or the day of the event for $10 per person. The cost includes the entrance fee to Oracle State Park. Annual park passes do not apply for this special event; kids age 13 and younger are free. Each concert begins at a different start time. The park main entrance gate will open one hour before the scheduled start time for each of the three concerts.
On Sunday, April 18, Ismael Barajas returns by popular demand to perform from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Ismael and his trio play a blend of styles using Salsa, Jazz, Bossa-Nova, Classical, Flamenco, as well as Mexican folk music.
On Sunday, May 16, Kevin Pakulis Band will perform at 5:00 until 7:00pm. Award winning singer/songwriter, Kevin Pakulis has received well-deserved national and international attention. Described as a cross between Tom Petty & John Cash, Kevin’s songs are tight, edgy, and delivered with authority.
On Sunday June 13, Beau Renfro will perform at 7:00 until 9:00pm. Beau has been recording for Stardust Records for many years now, and his CDs are played on radio worldwide. In September 2009 he was elected into the Indie Country Music Hall of Fame.
For advance sales, series tickets or more information, contact Friends of Oracle State Park at (520) 896-9269. Oracle State Park, Center for Environmental Education, is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge located in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in the town of Oracle north of Tucson. The Mediterranean Revival-Style Kannally Ranch House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The terraced patios offer sweeping views of the Galiuro Mountains and surrounding oak-grasslands.
For information about park closures throughout the state, contact Arizona State Parks at (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at azstateparks.com.
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