The Town of Wake Forest will launch a free outdoor music series in its historic downtown on Friday, April 8. Presented by White Street Brewing Co., “Friday Night on White” will take place along South White Street from 6-9 p.m. on the second Friday night of each month from April through September.
The Magic Pipers Band will kick off the concert series on April 8, followed by Brickhouse on May 13, The Will McBride Group on June 10, Stone Age Romeos on July 8, The Remedy on Aug. 12, and Crush on Sept. 9.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at several downtown restaurants. A variety of food and dessert trucks will also be on site in the parking lot of Fidelity Bank, 231 S. White St. and along Owen Avenue. Food and dessert trucks scheduled to participate on April 8 include Bam Pow Chow, Charlie’s Kabob Grill on Wheels, Fuzzy’s Empanadas, King’s Philly Cheesesteaks, VFW Chuckwagon, Virgil’s Jamaica, Kona Ice, Lumpy’s Ice Cream, and Sweet Traditions.
No outside coolers will be permitted during Friday Night on White, but beer will be available for purchase. All attendees wishing to purchase beer will be required to present age identification and wear the provided identifying bracelet.
Free parking will be available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest and at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Art After Hours will resume in October. As part of Friday Night on White, several downtown merchants and art galleries will offer special arts-related programs and activities.
Friday Night on White commemorative T-shirts are now on sale for $5 each. The T-shirts are available in black and lime green in a variety of sizes and can be purchased at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., with cash, check or credit card.
Volunteers are needed to perform a variety of roles during Friday Night on White. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and will receive training and a commemorative t-shirt. Civic groups and community organizations are especially encouraged to participate. For more information or to sign up, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/friday-night-on-white.aspx.
Android and iPhone users can have a handy pocket guide to Friday Night on White in the palm of their hands by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app and utilizing the app’s “Friday Night on White” function. Designed to offer smart phone users instant access to important details about this year’s outdoor music series, the function includes the complete 2016 concert schedule, the lineup of participating food and dessert trucks, parking information, weather updates and more.
IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android users can download the town’s free app by searching for “Town of Wake Forest” on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play or by scanning the appropriate QR code provided at www.wakeforestnc.gov/app.aspx.
Friday Night on White is scheduled to take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, a decision on whether to proceed will be made no later than 4 p.m. Updated concert information will be posted on the town’s Facebook page and available by calling the Wake Forest Weather Line at 919-435-9569. Smart phone users who have downloaded the town’s app will receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes.
The following sponsors have generously contributed to Friday Night on White: White Street Brewing Co., Back Alley Coffee Roasters, McPherson Family Eye Care, Mitchell Heating & Cooling, North Raleigh News, Gladwell Orthodontics, The Wake Forest Weekly, Dirty Dogs Spa, Coastal Federal Credit Union, Raleigh Radiology, Chick-fil-A, Edward Jones, Tuscan Ridge Animal Hospital, Carillon Assisted Living, Wake Audiology, CIRCA Magazine, Lowes Foods, Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, Candlewood Suites, The Rolesville Buzz, Esthetics by Caris, Page 158 Books, and Ads N’ Art.
For complete information about Friday Night on White, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Friday Night on White.” Friday Night on White is a Wake Forest Live event. For a complete listing of upcoming Wake Forest Live concerts and performances, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Wake Forest Live” and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WakeForestLive/.
