Flagler County, FL (April 10, 2021) Hot rods and cool classics were on tap for the Flagler Auditorium’s fourth Community Celebration Series 2021 event over the past weekend.

Featuring fan favorites among the display of classic cars, auto enthusiasts were out to get a peek under the hood and talk shop with members of the Palm Coast Cruisers.

Known for supporting charitable causes and participating in feel good opportunities like birthday drive-by events, Steve Lancour, president of the Palm Coast group said collaborating with the auditorium’s community celebration series featuring 50’s throwback Doo Wop entertainment was a great way to spend their Saturday.

The purr of the engines as they found their places were sweet sounds to car enthusiasts during the 50’s throwback Community Celebration Series event at the Flagler Auditorium on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

“We’re all a lot of old guys, so the doo wop stuff is kind of our era, most of us. It goes hand in hand with hot rods,” shared Lancour, who said it gives people a chance to reminisce when seeing the classic cars.

The morning’s pre-show event also included the Palm Coast Historical Society (PCHS), whose members have been celebrating the city’s 50th anniversary with fanfare.

“We’ve partnered with the Flagler Auditorium to offer the community a daylong experience,” said PCHS president Elaine Studnicki. “The big theme about today is 50 – the 50’s cars, the doo wop show and Palm Coast is 50 years old.”

“We wanted to get more people out during the day and give them the opportunity to come. They don’t even have to go to the show, they can get out and enjoy what we have as a community. It’s all about community, sharing our history and our future.”

Palm Coast Cruisers supporter Texas Roadhouse provided free samples of their flavored lemonade and peanuts, with a bonus – a coupon for a free burger.

Kaila Throne shares goodies from the Palm Coast Texas Roadhouse during the 50’s throwback Community Celebration Series event at the Flagler Auditorium on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Growing up in Flagler County, Kaila Throne enjoys participating in events like the community celebration series and connecting with others who share an appreciation for the small town feel.

“I’m born and raised in Flagler Beach and so I’m really passionate about being out in the community,” said Throne.

“We partner with Palm Coast Cruisers, they do a show monthly at our place with one coming up on Tuesday (April 13th), and in partnership with the Palm Coast Historical Society we do some things with them and their speaker series by donating fresh baked bread back into the community. It’s such a beautiful sense of community and it’s really why I love my job.”

Closing out the day with the main event – doo wop group “One Last Time” along with Buddy Holly and Fats Domino tributes, Amelia Fulmer said there’s just one show left in the 2021 series, featuring an all-star lineup of Flagler County alumni including the legendary Linda Cole, the Abe Alam Trio, vocalist Jill Vanderoef and pianist Nicole Tilton Cross, on April 23rd.

History lovers snapped photos with classic cars including the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, during the 50’s throwback Community Celebration Series event at the Flagler Auditorium on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

“We’re feeling so blessed they’re willing to come out here and spend their Saturday morning with us,” said Fulmer of the car show and history on display. “We have a full house for the show.”

Featured Photo: Flagler Auditorium Director Amelia Fulmer enjoys the car show courtesy of the Palm Coast Cruisers as part of the 50’s throwback Community Celebration Series event at the Flagler Auditorium on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

 

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