Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 : summer concerts

Pictures from the 5K and Paul Eason concert

Elysabeth Bean — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:08:00 GMT

It was a great weekend for Parks and Recreation. The 5K for Clay had a good turn out with 348 participants and Paul Eason entertained the crowd at the last concert of the 2009 Round Rock Concert Series.

Everyone did great at the 5K and we have pictures to prove! To see pictures from the 5K click HERE.

Paul Eason did not disappoint this weekend. Click HERE to view pictures taken at the concert.

All pictures taken at Parks and Recreation events can be found at the City’s Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityofroundrock/sets.

Juneteenth is over and done, hope you didn't miss the fun

Elysabeth Bean — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:05:00 GMT

If you didn’t go to the Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration you missed out. Although the heat was sweltering hot the atmosphere of the event was cool. There were moon walks, a rock wall, food vendors, games, contests, barbeque cook-off and entertainment.

I went to check out the action Saturday and had a great time. The Councilmembers declare Juneteenth officially the Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration for Round Rock.

The One Way Baptist Church Choir came out singing to celebrate the announcement. The choir sounded great.

While setting up the stage for Eleven Fingered Charlie the DJ played classic dance tunes for the crowd to dance to. A few members of the Round Rock Police Department came out to show us their moves to the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle.

I enjoyed the sounds of Eleven Fingered Charlie. There reggae/rock music was nice and relaxing in the heat of the day. After that, the rap group, Nikkage came on stage to end the night.

Over all it was a great day out at the Round Rock Amphitheater.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads in Round Rock!

Elysabeth Bean — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Father’s Day weekend is upon us and it’s time to celebrate that special father figure in your life. Here are some activities to do with your dad this Father’s Day weekend.

Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 take your dad out to the Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration for barbeque, games, live music and entertainment. Eleven Fingered Charlie is playing at 3 pm. Go to the Round Rock Amphitheater and have a good time from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday and 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday. For more information about the Juneteenth Celebration visit www.thevoicerr.com.

Sunday, June 21 why don’t you take your dad out to the pool? All the city pools will be open on Father’s Day so show your dad how much you love him with a splash and a ride down the water slide! To get hours and prices for the pools visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/pools.

Summer swim lessons!

Elysabeth Bean — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Looking for something to do this summer? Have fun in the sun while learning to swim with swim lessons by the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation.

The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation uses the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. Classes go from levels 1 to 5 and are also offered for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and adults. The infant, toddler and preschoolers classes last 25 minutes and all other classes last 50 minutes.

All swim lessons are held at the Lake Creek Municipal pool during the summer months. For more information and to register for swim lessons go to www.roundrockrecreation.com.

Summer Concert Pictures PLUS Online Registration for Non-residents begins Today!

Kristi Morgan — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:44:00 GMT

Pictures from Sunday's concert with Pride and Joy will be loaded on the City's flickr page today. Check out the fun and see if you were captured in any pictures. The next concert is September 14 featuring the Los Texas Wranglers. This is the last summer concert for the season, so if you have not been able to make it out yet, we would love to see there!

Also, non-residents are able to start registering for fall programs today!! Visit roundrockrecreation.com to view fall 2008 programs and register online.

Round Rock Summer Concert Series Presents Pride and Joy

Kristi Morgan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:48:00 GMT

Round Rock Summer Concert Series presents Pride and Joy, Sunday, August 10 at 7 pm. Pride and Joy will perform at the Round Rock Amphitheatre, 301 W. Bagdad, as part of the Summer Concert Series.

If you enjoy live music and new talent, you should come check these guys out! Pride and Joy sing the "electrified blues." Their latino, rock sound will be sure to move you all night long!! So bring your friends, family, and your dogs out to the concert Sunday night. See you there!

If you have any question or want to post any comments about the Summer Concert Series, feel free to make a comment below. We love to get your feedback!!

The Texas Gypsies Performance

Kristi Morgan — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:56:00 GMT

Sunday's concert was fantastic. The Texas Gypsies' cool, mellow sound dazzled the audience and made for a great evening. I brought my dogs to the concert and they were in good company with quite a few other dogs.

If you missed the show you can view the pictures on the City's flickr page. And do not worry, there are still more concerts to come this summer and fall. The next concert is scheduled for August 10th featuring Pride and Joy.

As always, I will keep you updated on the concert series and other events going on this summer so make sure to keep in touch! If you were at the concert and have pictures or stories to share, please post them in the comments section. I would love to hear about your experience.

Free Concert This Sunday

Kristi Morgan — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:55:00 GMT

There will be another concert this Sunday July, 13, 2008 featuring the Texas Gypsies. The show starts at 7 pm and will be at the Round Rock Amphitheatre (301 W. Bagdad). If you like live music and are into seeing new and upcoming bands you should check these guys out. The Texas Gypsies describe their music as an upbeat, singable or danceable sound that turns people's heads.

At the last concert we were also able to enjoy the view of the bats from the McNeil bridge flying overhead. It was a great addition to the show.

We encourage you to bring your dogs out. It's a good opportunity to get them out and about in the community. I like to take mine to the Round Rock Dog Depot Dog Park before we come out so that they are nice and relaxed for the show.

Well I hope to see you there! If you have any questions or comments feel free to post them and I will get back to you!

Get The Most Out of Your Summer

Kristi Morgan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:26:00 GMT

Are you taking advantage of the summer days? There is so much to do during the summer. Ride your bike along the Brushy Creek Trail, take a dip in one of Round Rock's three swimming pools, join that new club you have been wanting to try, get involved with volunteer work or take your dog to the dog park for a play-date. I always feel that I have more time during the summer. If you feel the same way I do, then start doing something fun with your extra time. Take advantage of the great parks, events, and classes in your community.

Just to remind you, some summer events to look out for are: Summer Concert Series, Movies in Your Park, Cultural Summer Series, new classes at the Clay Madsen Center and sport leagues for adults and children. It is a great time to get involved and enjoy these summer days. Although we might complain about the heat, as Texans, we know deep down that this is our favorite part of the year, so enjoy it!

Visit our website at www.roundrocktexas.gov and check out some fun recreational happenings to help you better enjoy your summer.

Come See Zack Walther and the Cronkites Perform

Kristi Morgan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:56:00 GMT

If you haven't heard, this Sunday June 8, 2008, Zack Walther and the Cronkites perform at the Round Rock Amphitheatre (301 W. Bagdad) as part of the 2008 Summer Concert Series. The show begins at 7:00pm.

Zack Walther and his buddies play a distinctly potent yet sweet blend of Americana and modern rock, peppered with pop hooks. Their songs are said to be thoughtful about life, love, and the tough parts about being a musician in an unknown band.

I have personally heard good things about this band, and I look forward to seeing them perform. So come out, relax and enjoy some new music.

Also, this is a dog-friendly concert so bring your dog to enjoy a night out with you!