The Golden Belt Community Concert Association is "Celebrating a Season of Stars" with a new line-up of concerts meant to please a wide range of musical tastes. The board has chosen eight! thrilling concerts for the 73rd season of Community Concerts in Great Bend.

Each year the board of directors strives to choose the highest quality performers, while offering a varied series at an affordable price, giving the audience everything they want and more!

The 20010-2011 season will feature music ranging from the country music of Buddy Jewel to a rock musical journey with Jim Witter. Concerts in between will include pianist Eric Himy, Dallas Brass, John Davidson, Destino, the folk sounds of the New Christy Minstrels, and the Legacy of Floyd Cramer. All concerts are presented at the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium.

The Golden Belt Community Concert Association has begun its new membership drive. Cost of a single membership is $45, and family memberships are available for $100. The family memberships admit one couple and their children, or grandparents with up to four grandchildren. Student memberships are $10.

Purchase memberships in person Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16, 2010 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, April 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, 1125 Williams St., Great Bend.