Free Summer Concert Series Returns To Baldwin Hills Crenshaw

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning for its fourth year to the outdoor promenade at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, the BHCP Live! summer concert series will kick off on Sunday, May 26. The concerts, free of charge and open to the entire community, will continue throughout the summer months with a final performance on Sunday, August 25.

R&B band Loose Ends will headline the first concert, featuring vocalist Jane Eugene, vocalist and guitarist Carl Mcintosh, and keyboard player Steve Nichol. The audience will also enjoy a performance by the all-female R&B/Funk group Klymaxx, best known for their classic 80's hits, and dynamic vocals.

The mall is teaming up with the Playboy Jazz Festival on June 2^nd to host the second concert in the series, held in conjunction with the upcoming 35^th Anniversary Playboy Jazz Festival. 1+One will be performing, featuring Grammy-nominated artists Patrice Rushen and Ndugu Chancler, with special guests Paul Jackson Jr. and The Harmony Project. The Harmony Project is an award-winning, non-profit that promotes healthy growth and development of at-risk children through music. The organization targets young individuals in underserved communities, promoting positive advancement through music lessons and ensemble participation.

"Our free summer concert series has been extremely well-received by the local community, and we are proud to enhance the BHCP Live! programming as it enters its fourth year," said Sharron King, General Manager of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw. "We have an on-going partnership with the Playboy Jazz Festival and we are looking forward to hosting some extremely talented artists on our outdoor promenade this summer. We encourage our neighbors to come out and enjoy the show!"

Both concerts begin promptly at 5pm, with seating starting at 4pm. Outdoor seating on the promenade is limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Food will be available for purchase at the performances, with offerings by local restaurants including Buffalo Wild Wings, Southern Girl Desserts, Fatburger, and several others.

About Baldwin Hills Crenshaw

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw is an 870,000 square foot retail destination located at the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Los Angeles, California.  Anchored by Macys, Sears and Walmart, with over 100 specialty stores and dining options, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw has long been recognized as the hub of the surrounding communities. From a signature concert series known as BHCP Live!, monthly Kid's Club and a weekly Farmers' Market to the many public services offered at the mall, it is clear that BHC is more than just a place to shop, it's a central gathering place for the local community.  With Baldwin Hills Crenshaw so entrenched in local lifestyle, we are committed to making this neighborhood an even better place to live, work, shop and just BE! We have teamed up with some great partners to support a variety of worthwhile events and continue to support efforts and programming that reflect the history and interests of our local residents.   Baldwin Hills Crenshaw is managed and leased by Primestor Development, Inc. Primestor is a full service commercial real estate firm specializing in the management, revitalization, and development of shopping centers in urban locations. 

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