By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
The Wyoming Community Enrichment Commission announced over the weekend that the 2020 Wyoming Concerts in the Park season has been cancelled.
The cancelation is a result of COVID-19, according to the committee’s chairperson Renee Gardner, who made the announcement on the Wyoming Concerts in the Park Facebook page.
“We work hard to bringing this event to our community each year, enjoying music and dancing with all of you,” Gardner posted. “As the Wyoming Community Enrichment Commission, we made this decision out of concern for the safety of our volunteers and loyal attendees.”
According to John Sinkevics, publisher of Local Spins, a West Michigan music website, concerns for many of outdoor venue organizers has centered around social distancing and keeping patrons safe. In a recent Eric Zane Show, Celebration! Cinema Vice President of Programming Ron Van Timmeren mentioned that when area theaters are allowed to open how social distancing will impact the venues has been a topic of discussion. Before the Stay Home, Stay Safe order went into effect on March 24, most local theaters were blocking out seats to help maintain social distancing.
Patty Williams, who coordinates the annual Sounds of Summer at Cutlerville’s Cutler Park, which is in July, has confirmed that the four-concert series will be taking place. Also, the Lowell Chamber has confirmed its Lowell Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts will take place various evenings from July 2 – Aug. 29.
Gardner encouraged people to stay connected to the Wyoming Concerts in the Park Facebook page as the commission is hoping to announce a possible concert for the fall.
“We will be meeting over the summer to plan something special,” she wrote, adding that the commission hopes its fans “stay safe and healthy. We can’t wait to see you at our next concert.”
The Wyoming Community Enrichment Commission is looking to fill vacancies on the planning of the annual Wyoming Concerts in the Park event. Volunteers are needed to help plan the 2021 season. Those interested may email WyomingCEC_info@Wyoimingmi.gov or message the group on Facebook.
