FUN FRIDAYS Join us for Fun Fridays outdoors in Central Park June 21 – August 2 at 10 a.m. An ASL interpreter has been requested for all performances. DAZZLING DAVE, NATIONAL YO-YO MASTER Friday, June 28, 10 a.m. Dazzling Dave Schulte is a professional yo-yo performer and highly acclaimed champion who has circled the globeRead more
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Echos – Aug. 22 Echos, centered in St. Peter, Minnesota, is a standard Big Band grouping of saxes, trumpets, and trombones, with a full percussion section including keyboard, bass, and drums. The ensemble was founded over 20 years ago by band leader Bill Stangler. The group performs many of the old favorites by Glenn MillerRead more
Jivin’ Ivan and the Kings of Swing – Aug. 15 Ivan Whillock returns with his intrepid band of musicians to once again bring the best of the Hot Swing era to Central Park. All-age dancing highly encouraged! Come on out for a great evening of music and fun!Read more
Eclipse – Aug. 8 Eclipse is a versatile and unique duo consisting of Martha Brown on keyboards and vocals and Kathy Wickwire on drums and vocals. Throughout their 27-year history, they have performed on cruise ships and at outdoor festivals. This talented and entertaining duo will take you on a nostalgic musical journey from theRead more
Bend in the River Big Band – Aug. 1 Bend in the River is currently one of the top jazz big bands. The band originated in St. Peter when the majority of the players were college classmates under Dr. Mark Lammers. Included in their big band repertoire are the sounds of Duke Ellington and CountRead more
Little Chicago – July 25 Little Chicago is a cover band for the hits of the 60s and 70s, based in New Prague. The band has informally been together for over 15 years. The horn band plays pop/rock music, with a smattering of country and features hits by such famous groups as Chicago, Blood SweatRead more
Old Country Boys – July 18 It all started around January of 2015. These YOUNG boys decided they wanted to play some OLD Country. This is music they grew up on, loved, and left them inspired. If you like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and more, you’ve come to the right place.Read more
Sawyer’s Dream – July 11 Sawyer’s Dream is an established original Minneapolis-based 70’s styled Americana vocal harmony band with elements of pop, country, soul and R&B, featuring powerhouse female lead vocals and intricate harmony arrangements, much like the Mamas & Papas, ABBA and Fleetwood Mac.Read more
Mankato Area Community Band – July 3 (Wednesday) The Mankato Area Community Band has entertained audiences in Sibley Park, Mankato, for 100 years. They perform a wide variety of concert band standards, marches, new and old show tunes and movie tunes, Big Band, jazz, and patriotic music.Read more
Relativity – June 27 Relativity is a trio that plays top 40 favorite tunes from the 50’s to the present time—think classic country like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, all the way to Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Pink and Miley Cyrus–and everything in between! There’s something for everyone, and half the fun is anticipating whateverRead more
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