Normandale Lake Performance Series and Normandale Boulevard
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Summer Fete is back! loomington’s annual Independencepeenddenencece ake it a summer to remember. Head to your local Bloomington parks for the best in music, dance, food, BDay celebration is schedulededd fi lm and family-friendly entertainment. For more information or in the case of inclement weather, call M for Tuesday, July 3, 5 p.m., at Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8878 or visit the City’s website at blm.mn/aip. Normandale Lake Park, 84th Streettreet Normandale Lake Performance Series and Normandale Boulevard. Thishiis year the main stage entertainmentmentmment featuresfeaturess The sounds of summer echo throughout the Normandale Lake Bandshell, 84th Street and Chalet Road, with Hornucopia and the Bloomingtonon Symphony the Twin Cities’ most sought after musicians and bands. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. Bring Orchestra. The 84th Street Kid’s Stage wwillill once your appetite! You’ll fi nd a variety of food and drink options at the events marked with fork and spoon icons. again feature several performersrs who aarere funfun forfoor June the whole family. Fireworks willl begin atat dusk.dusk. ToTo 12 Continental Ballet 21 Classic Rock Bash learn more, visit the City’s websitesite at blm.mn/summer-fete. Come experience the art of classical dance with The Rockin’ Hollywoods are a TUE Bloomington’s own Continental Ballet. legendary local group playing the best THUR of the ’50s and ’60s. 14 Celtic Solstice 26 Bloomington Chorale Twin Cities-based Legacy plays Local musicians will fill the park with the traditional Celtic tunes and pub-style TUE THUR sound of great choral music. songs in a way that sets it apart, offering a balanced selection of songs and dance tunes. 19 Jazz on the Prairie Big Band 28 British Invasion Check out some of the best big band, swing and The Sensational Sleepers play the most TUE jazz music in the Twin Cities. authentic British Invasion sounds in the THUR Twin Cities. Monday Morning Kids’ Series July ake up to Mondays at Moir Park! Bring your Wfamilies and friends to the park, at 10320 10 Everett Smithson Band 19 Latin Music Night Morgan Avenue South, to enjoy music, dancing and lots Enjoy hot movin’ music from up and down the TUE of fun starting at 10:30 a.m. Mississippi River, including Zydeco (swamp THUR June 11—Minnesota Zoomobile rock), blues and funky roots music of all kinds. June 18—The Bazillians 12 ’80s Music Explosion June 25—Rachel Kroog July 9— Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam July 16—Wonder Weavers Storytellers THUR July 23—Mike Monson July 30—Acme Magic Factory August 6—The Jack and Kitty Show Everyone has to dance to Salsa del Soul’s swaying sounds from all over the Caribbean! Movies in the Park A highly energetic party, Time Machine 24 Eden Prairie Community Band he Moonlightght MoviesMovies SeriesSeries kickskicks performs songs that are recognizable and are T An annual favorite, this band is made up of off at Normandalemandale LakeLake Park,Park, meant to pack the dance floor. TUE players from across the metro. 5901 West 84thh Street. 14 Medalist Concert Band Check out 50th Anniversary Event two special SAT 26 Bluegrass shows at Food, fun and great music marks the Multi-award-winning Monroe Crossing Wright’s Lake Park,Park, 50th anniversary of one of the finest community plays the best bluegrass anywhere. THUR bands in the country. 8501 17th Avenuenue 17 31 South, in June andand St. Louis Park The Percolators August. Bring a blblanketanket Community Band Audiences of all ages will love these classic rock or lawn chair aandnd enjoenjoyy a TUE TUE sounds of the ’60s. The St. Louis Park Community Band is one of the movie under thehe stars best in the state. on our 30-foot sscreen.creen August Shows begin at 9 p.m. Popcorn and 2 Classical Music Night 7 The Groove Merchants beverages will be available for purchase. June 8—Spiderman Homecoming With talented musicians and smooth vocals, this TUE June 15—Despicable Me 3 band continues its tradition of great blues. THUR June 23—Moana (Wright’s Lake Park) June 29—Jumanji 9 Blues and Bar-B-Q July 6—Justice League Founded in 1963, Bloomington Symphony Blues and Bar-B-Q is the perfect July 13—Pitch Perfect 3 Orchestra is one of Minnesota’s premier combination! Enjoy local blues legends July 20—Cars 3 THUR community orchestras. the Lamont Cranston Band. July 27—Beauty and the Beast (Live) Midweek Music and Market Series August 4—Coco (Wright’s Lake Park) Held 4 – 8 p.m., at Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road. August 10—A Wrinkle in Time August 17—Star Wars the Last Jedi 11Tuxedo Band 1 Mill City Hot Club The Twin Cities-based group features Listen to the best Twin Cities Gypsy Jazz! Sandcastles JULY high-energy performances of classic and rab your buckets and shovels and head to the contemporary rock, country and pop. AUGUST Gannual sandcastle competition for some creative 18Roe Family Singers 8 Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs fun in the sun Sunday, June 24, 12 – 3 p.m., at Bush Lake The Roe Family Singers mix original and Classic big band and crooner sounds are this Beach, 9140 East Bush Lake Road. The event will also JULY contemporary takes on old-time traditional and group’s specialty, headlined by the six-time feature a dance-off and many other fun activities. gospel tunes into fresh yet familiar music. AUGUST Minnesota Music Award Horn Player of the Year. John Philip Sousa Band 25Blue Groove 15 Riddle Brothers he John Phillip Sousa Band will perform patriotic Listen to an award-winning bluegrass band. Hear an electric acoustic blend of pure JULY Tclassics, Sunday, June 17, 7 p.m., at the Gideon Pond Americana, folk and original songs. House, Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 East 104th Street. AUGUST Page 4 City of Bloomington Briefing, June 2018 • #ONEBLOOMINGTON.