Summer Concert Series to Kick Off Wednesday

A summer concert series that brings musical guests to The Hill through August will kick off Wednesday night with a performance by Chelsea Williams.

The "Concerts in the Park" performances begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Farnham Martin Park, adjacent to the , 2400 Via Campesina in Palos Verdes Estates. Palos Verdes residents can claim their spots starting at 3 p.m.

Here's a look at the 2012 lineup:

• July 11: Chelsea Williams, soulful vocals with guitar
• July 18: Tin Drum, cool jazz/pop from members of Ambrosia
• July 25: Mighty Mo Rogers, classic Southern blues
• Aug. 1: Bad Haggis, electric Celtic
• Aug. 8: David Benoit and Family, piano, flute and violin
• Aug. 15: Jim Sitterly Trio, classical meets KROQ
• Aug. 22: Orange Colored Sky, tribute to the Beach Boys
• Aug. 29: Cody Bryant, honky-tonk to cowboy classics