FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Dalpiaz

Public Relations Director Taylor Conservatory Foundation Phone: 313. 291. 0694 HeatherDalpiaz@hotmail.com

The Fritz Enterprise & Huron Valley Steel Music & Art in the Gardens 2013 Summer Concert Series will go onRain or shine!
TAYLOR - Music & Art moved out of the Gardens of the Taylor Conservatory this past Wednesday evening and into the air conditioned splendor of the Heritage Park Activity Building. A crowd of more than 100 fans still made their way out despite the forecast of thunderstorms. The evenings featured musicians were The Paul VornHagen Quartet and featured visual artists were Maralena Howard and Mary Moran. Paul VornHagen s energetic performance included flute and saxophone solos and vocals as well as a few skilled dance moves! At one point in the show VornHagen left his microphone behind and ventured out into the audience to find a dance partner as his band played on. The spontaneous number had guests cheering with excitement. VornHagen then politely exited back to his position with the quartet as they wrapped up the evening with beautiful melodies and soothing vocals. Maralena Howards artwork kept the audience inspired through -out the evening. As the band played, guests mingled and complimented the creative use of colors and patterns contained in Maralenas skillful creations. Mary Moran brought a sense of the garden to the indoor venue with her original, nature- themed artwork. A variety of animals, butterflies and greenery were composed upon natural elements such as wood and slate. Each detailed piece presented a unique form that added natural beauty to her presentation. The Music & Art in the Gardens, Wednesday, July 3rd presentation will feature a captivating collection of fine art pieces by Artist Kathleen OConnell. Musical guest will be highly acclaimed, local and national headliner, Sean Dobbins & Friends. Dobbins began entertaining crowds at a young age as a local jazz side-man who was sought after by the most popular Detroit-area musicians. He began his career playing regularly with Blue Note artist, Louis Smith. Dobbins went on to receive many notable awards such as the "Woody Herman Jazz Award" as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Sean Dobbins will be accompanied by incredibly talented musicians. His experience has been performing, touring and recording with some of the best acts around including Johnny Basset, Benny Golson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Frank Morgan, Joey DeFrancesco, George Cables, James "Blood" Ulmer, Marcus Belgrave, Larry Willis, Rodney Whittaker, Claude Black, Johnny O'Neal, Paul Keller, Tad Weed, Kurt Krahnke, Jon Hendricks, David "Fathead" Newman and a mass of other great musicians. Dobbins highly anticipated performance will be sure to earn rave reviews with Downrivers jazz enthusiasts of all ages! If you love great music, it it will be a show that you cant afford to miss! says TCF President Larry Wright. This weeks musical sponsor will be Taylor Wal Mart.For more information please visit www.taylorconservatory.org or call 1-888-383-4108.

Next Weeks Line Up:

July 3rd
Featuring Artist

Kathleen OConnell
Music by

Sean Dobbins & Friends

Every Wednesday

All Ages Event 5.00 Admission Art Viewing 5:30pm 8:30pm Live Music 6:30pm-8:30pm Weekly Food and Drink Specials Convenient Rain-Out Location: Heritage Park Activity Building Lawn Chairs are encouraged Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens 22314 Northline Rd Taylor,MI 48180