Alive at Five: Liquid Pleasure Kicked Off Summer with a Bang!
- Leah Hardesty
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
What do you get when you mix perfect weather, a killer band, and a big milestone birthday? One unforgettable Alive at Five! Our first concert of the season on Friday, June 27, 2025, was a total blast - and not just because Liquid Pleasure rocked the stage.
This concert was extra special as we celebrated Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate’s 100th Anniversary! To celebrate turning the big 1-0-0, they generously picked up the tab for the first 100 drink tickets (now that’s how you really ensure a good time!).
Because of an ongoing stormwater drainage project near Jaycee Park, we made the switch to Katherine Davis Park last year, and we’ll be grooving there again this year for the same reason! Huge thanks to the City for letting us pivot once more, and to our awesome crowd for going with the flow- pun very much intended.
And of course, we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our sponsors. A round of applause for our Concert Sponsor Chalk & Gibbs, Series Sponsors LongLeaf Provisions Company and HomeFront Realty Services, and our Concert Co-Sponsor Shortway Brewing Co.
Plus, big love to our amazing 2025 Downtown Business Sponsors—Ace Marine Rigging & Supply, Arendell Engineers, Arts Council of Carteret County, Baran Properties, Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate, Coastal Press Inc., Dee Gee's Gifts & Books, Dorsea, DuoCraft Cabinets, Eye to Eye, Genesis Custom Construction, King Mackerels, Jack's on the Waterfront, New Visage, Promise Land Market, Port 32 Marinas, Catch 109, Red Fish, Table 9 and Tranquility Spa.
The littlest concertgoers were all smiles thanks to Skedaddle the Clown’s magical face painting talents, Sunset Slush keeping everyone cool (because the beats weren’t the only thing bringing the heat), and Bluefin Artistry capturing the magic so you can relive it in photos long after your feet recover.
Missed it? Don’t fret, we’ve got more fun in store! Our next Alive at Five is happening July 25 at 5:00 p.m., featuring the high-energy, Bounce Party Band!
