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USF Week and 30 Anniversary Celebration Features First-Ever Concert on the Bay

(October 1, 2004) - The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will launch its annual USF Week and celebrate its 30th anniversary with a Concert on the Bay featuring Three Dog Night, the group that is synonymous with the word “Celebrate,” on October 30. The Nelsons will join Three Dog Night and four local and regional rock and reggae bands for the 3-10 p.m. music fest.

USF Week is Oct. 30 to Nov. 7, starting with the concert behind College Hall along beautiful Sarasota Bay. It is traditionally an annual celebration of events and activities to invite the community to visit the campus. The festivities this year include a Game Watch party for the nationally-televised game between USF and the University of Alabama Birmingham on Nov. 3; a speaking engagement featuring National Public Radio Diplomatic Correspondent Victoria (Vicky) O'Hara, on Nov. 4; and a golf tournament at Rosedale Golf and Country Club Nov. 5.

The 11 Annual Brunch on the Bay on Nov. 7 wraps up the week. Brunch on the Bay attracts 900 people and nets over $150,000 for an endowed USF scholarship fund to support local scholars. For more information, visit www.sarasota.usf.edu and click on USF Week.

The announced USF Week schedule features the hottest band from the 70s - the same time USF Sarasota-Manatee was established in 1974-75 at its current location on U.S. 41 North across from the airport. “What better way to celebrate than with a band that made the song ‘Celebrate’ famous,” said Dr. Laurey Stryker, Campus CEO. “We are celebrating 30 years of service to this area and invite everyone to visit our beautiful campus.”

The afternoon concert schedule on October 30 includes the Sarasota-based Stone Soup; Tampa-based Reggae favorite Democracy; and local bands.

Tickets are available online at www.concertonthebay.com and by calling the Concert on the Bay ticket hotline, 941-346-0200. As the sun sets over Sarasota Bay, members of America’s “First Family” of entertainment - The Nelsons - twins Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will play. The Nelsons’ acoustic set will feature nearly a half-century of #1 hit songs and Hall-of-Fame father Rick Nelson’s hits Travelin’ Man; Lonesome Town; I’m Walkin’; and Fools Rush In, to the Nelson brothers’ own smash hits (Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection; After The Rain; More Than Ever; and Only Time Will Tell.

Making their first-ever Sarasota appearance is the legendary Three Dog Night. From 1969-1974, nobody had more Top 10 hits, sold more records, or sold more concert tickets. During this period Three Dog Night was undoubtedly the most popular band in America with 21 consecutive Top 40 hits and 12 straight gold LPs. By late '75, they had sold nearly 50 million records. Classic hits like Joy To The World; Easy To Be Hard; Old Fashion Love Song; Mama Told Me (Not To Come); Shambala; Never Been To Spain; One; Celebrate and many more will be performed.

Saturday October 30
Concert on the Bay, 3-10pm
Bayfront, USF Sarasota-Manatee campus
Featuring Three Dog Night, the Grass Roots and The Nelsons
Tickets: priced at $48 for ‘Gold Circle’ reserved seats; lawn seats are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. VIP tables are $275 VIP Tables (4 seats).

Children age 10 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. USF and New College students are able to purchase tickets on campus at the Westside Student Center for $10 with a valid ID. Tickets are available online at www.concertonthebay.com and by calling the Concert on the Bay ticket hotline, 941-346-0200.

Free parking will be available on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, located at 5700 North Tamiami Trail. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted. Food and beverages will be available. No coolers, cameras, umbrellas, pets or refunds. Concert will play rain or shine.

Wednesday November 3
USF vs. UAB Game Watch Party (game time 7 p.m.)
Gecko's Grill & Pub 4310 E SR 64 (just west of I-75)

For information call Derek Williams 941-745-2799.

Thursday November 4
National Public Radio Diplomatic Correspondent Victoria (Vicky) O'Hara,

7 p.m., behind Cook Hall on the Bayfront, USF Sarasota-Manatee.

O’Hara’s coverage of the State Department and foreign policy issues is regularly featured on the award-winning Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition as well as NPR’s newscasts.

Free. Sponsored by WUSF Radio and the USF Senior Academy.

Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 359-4602.

Friday November 5
ScramBull Golf Tournament 12:30 Shotgun Start
Rosedale Country Club, Bradenton
Presented by the USF Manatee/Sarasota Alumni Chapter.

For information call Derek Williams 941-745-2799.

Sunday November 7
Brunch on the Bay 11:30am-1:30pm
Bayfront, USF Sarasota-Manatee campus
$700 table of ten, $75 individual ticket ($450/$50 tax-deductible)
For information call Cathy Simmons 359-4694.