Date:
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Contact:
Tara Decrow, Events and Promotions Coordinator, 206.515.3828
SEATTLE - Washington State Ferries announces the return of it's summer concert series, "Picnic at the Pier", beginning this Friday, June 29th, at Seattle's Colman Dock at Pier 52 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year's first concert will feature the Caribbean sounds of the steel drum band, Panduo.
"The ferry terminal will come alive with music" says Jayne Davis, Regional Operations Manager for WSF. "We want both locals and our regular customers to come down to the pier and enjoy the music while dining al fresco at special tables set up outside on the passenger level of the terminal.
"We encourage people who work in the neighborhood to walk to the pier, grab some lunch and enjoy a fun summer experience," continues Davis.
Food vendors at Colman Dock include Matt's Gourmet Hotdogs, Candy Lane, Caffe Appassionato, Commuter Comforts Caf� and Wine Bar, World Wrapps, McDonald's and Colman Dock News.
On Friday, July 20th, Kenny Krakatoa & The Coconuts will entertain at the ferry terminal at a Hawaiian themed picnic. More summertime fun music is scheduled on August 3rd and August 24th.
"There's something about live music on the waterfront that puts people in a great mood," says Davis. "It can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary slice of summer."
For more information, contact Washington State Ferries at 1-888-808-7977.
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