Friday, May 28, 2010

COMING TO A PARK NEAR YOU: FREE JUNE CONCERTS AND MOVIES

Each year, Indy Parks and Recreation produces a full season of music, movies and more for you and your family. Featuring a wide variety of artistic styles - classical and popular, fun and romantic, hot and smooth - we bring it all to a comfortable outdoor setting near you. From folk music at Eagle Creek Park to jazz and blues at Watkins Park, there is a colorful selection of concerts and artists for all. Most events are free, and all feature gifted local and regional artists that you're sure to enjoy.

June marks the beginning of a new alternating series of concerts at Eagle Creek Park on Wednesday evenings at the Marina-"Jazz on the Point", featuring Owl Studios artists, and "In Concert with Nature," Eagle Creeks' own home grown family of acoustic, bluegrass and folk favorites. "Jazz on the Point's" first artist is Everett Greene on June 2, followed by Mike Clark on June 16, and Bossa Rio on June 30. "In Concert with Nature's" first offering is Brains Behind Pa on June 9, followed by Acoustic Catfish on June 23. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. $5 gate fee still applies.

Also FREE in June:

"Summer Concerts Series" at Holliday Park begins with The Tides on June 10 and features Matt Roush on June 24. Concerts start at 7:00 p.m.

On June 13, the alternating blues and jazz series at Watkins Park continues with Mercedes, Johnny Dial & Friends performing on June 20, and J. Majors & Hook Up round out the month with jazz on June 27.

On June 19 the "Friends of Irving Circle Park Concert Series" begins featuring the Greater Greenwood Community Band.

The "Irvington Artist Series" at Ellenberger Park continues on June 26 presenting the Indy Jazz Orchestra.

Cool off at our poolside "Family Fun Night Concert Series" at Broad Ripple Park Pool on Friday, June 18 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Pool gate fees still apply.

"Movies in the Parks" begins in June starting at Ellenberger Park on June 5 followed by Sahm Park on June 12 and Rhodius Park on June 19. Showtimes are at dusk. Call 327-PARK for movie titles.

Come celebrate the performing arts with Indy Parks this June!

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