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Lehighton Music in the Park concerts begin Saturday

In the mood to listen to a vast array of musical styles in a cozy atmosphere?

Those who are can catch the start of Lehighton's 2017 Music in the Park series this weekend in the Lehighton Park Amphitheater.The Music in the Park Series will kick off at 4 p.m. Saturday with a performance by Jean and American Dream, which performs country, pop, blues and oldies.Clark Ritter, chairman of the Lehighton Parks and Recreation Board, said the series will be held twice a month on Saturdays, and will feature a variety of music."I wanted to try to get something for everybody," Ritter said. "The idea is to keep people interested in our community."In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to 110 N. Third St.Ritter said the board is looking for volunteers to give a hand in various capacities.The rest of the Music in the Park Series schedule is:• Perseverance Jazz Band (jazz music), 4 p.m. May 27.• Ivan Stiles (autoharp, hurdy-gurdy, bowed psaltery and musical saw), 4 p.m. June 3.• Lehighton Band, 8 p.m. June 8.• Becky and the Beasts (contemporary soft rock), 4 p.m. June 17.• Another Day Dawns (hard rock/alternative rock), 4 p.m. July 1.• Lehighton Band, 8 p.m. July 20.• November Lounge (soft alternative/jazz), 4 p.m. July 29.• Damian Walck (acoustic guitar/vocals), 4 p.m. Aug. 5.• Lehighton Band, 8 p.m. Aug. 17.• PsydFX (classic/new rock), 4 p.m. Aug. 19.