The announcement

of the summer concert series at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater is

one of the first indicators that the winter is near an end and spring

is right around the corner. The first part of this year's lineup features

a little something for everybody.

The summer

concert series kicks off with Eddie Money on Friday and Saturday, April

18 and 19. Money is best known for the hits "Two Tickets to Paradise"

and "Take Me Home Tonight." On May 2 and 3, The Pointers come

to town. The Pointers, better known as The Pointer Sisters, have had a

number of hits including "I'm So Excited," "Jump,"

and "The Neutron Dance." The audience will still be dancing

on May 16 and 17 when The Village People come to Peachtree City. The disco

group that gave the world the songs "YMCA," "Macho Man,"

and "In The Navy," are sure to put everybody in good spirits.

For those who

want a little more rock and roll, The Doobie Brothers will come to "The

Fred" on May 30 and 31. Best known for the classic rock hit "China

Grove," the Doobies also recorded the hits "Long Train Runnin,"

"Black Water" and "What a Fool Believes." Closing

out the first part of the series will be Bobby Rydell. Famous from the

early days of "American Bandstand," Rydell will perform a number

of hit songs including "That Old Black Magic," "Volare,"

"Kissin' Time" and "Wild One."

"The level

of entertainment keeps going up year after year," said Amphitheater

Director Donna Romeo. "We have our sponsors, many of whom return

each year, to thank for that." In addition to the summer concert

series, there will also be a three concert jazz series starting in August

with a Saturday night concert with Lou Rawls. The remaining two acts will

be announced at the Eddie Money concert.

Series ticket

holders will have the first opportunity to renew their tickets beginning

this week. Renewal forms will be received in the mail and they may renew

their tickets either by mail, telephone, fax or by coming by the Amphitheater's

new offices at 201 McIntosh Trail, located right next to the path leading

to the Amphitheater. The deadline for ticket renewal will be Friday, March

7 at 5 p.m.

Series tickets

will go on sale to the public Saturday, March 22 at 9 a.m. Tickets will

be $130 for the five-concert package. Tickets for the annual Swingin'

Medallions concert on July 3 are also currently on sale; tickets are $18

for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. All tickets may be purchased

at the new box office, by telephone, mail or fax. The Amphitheater telephone

number is 770-631-0630; fax is 770-631-0430. There is a $3 handling fee

per order.

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