"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice plans to perform in March as part of an Evans concert series.

For The Fans Entertainment LCC announced a new concert series during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the Columbia County Amphitheater. Mr. Bice is scheduled as the first headline performer for the series, which will include nine concerts through October.

Performing with Mr. Bice at the March 16 concert at the amphitheater in Evans will be area act Patrick Blanchard and country-rock band Crossin' Dixon.

Tickets go on sale Saturday and cost $15 to $30, depending on the act. They are available at area Merle Norman Cosmetics locations, Wild Wing Cafe and the Columbia County Community Events office in the Evans Government Complex. Tickets also are available online at www.etix.com and www.forthefansentertainment.com.