All of our programs are completely free of charge and open to the public.
Arts in the Parks 2012 lineup
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June
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Su 10
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1 - 3 p.m.
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Bob the Beachcomber
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Bloomington Family
Aquatic Center
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M 11
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10:30 a.m.
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Jack Pearson
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Moir Park
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Tu 12
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7 p.m.
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Minnesota Symphonic Winds
Evening Performance Series
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Bandshell
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Th 14
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7 p.m.
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Acme Jazz Company with Arne Fogel
Evening Performance Series
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Bandshell
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M 18
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10:30 a.m.
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Minnesota Zoomobile
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Moir Park
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Tu 19
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7 p.m.
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Medalist Concert Band
Evening Performance Series
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Bandshell
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Th 21
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7 - 9 p.m.
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A Celtic Solstice
Evening Performance Series
Celebrate the solstice with traditional Celtic folk music by Ring of
Kerry. The event will feature Scottish dancers and bagpipers.
Scottish shortbread and other treats will be available for purchase.
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Bandshell
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Su 24
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7 p.m.
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John Philip Sousa Band
Bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of classical music by the John
Philip Sousa Band at historic Pond-Dakota Mission Park.
Hand-dipped ice cream will be available for purchase.
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Pond-Dakota Mission Park
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M 25
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10:30 a.m.
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Tricia and the Toonies
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Moir Park
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Tu 26
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7 p.m.
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Banjo Boys
Evening Performance Series
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Bandshell
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Th 28
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7 - 9 p.m.
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Suburban Country
Blockbuster! Evening Performance Series
This show will satisfy your craving for both classic and current country music with
a rocking performance by Maiden Dixie.
A food vendor will be on site to take care of your dinner plans starting at
6:30 p.m.
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Bandshell
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July
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Su 1
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Noon - 3 p.m.
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Sandcastles
Enjoy an afternoon of sandcastle building and sculpture contests, party games and
contests, beach music, prizes and more at Bush Lake Beach.
Lifeguards will be on duty starting at 11 a.m.
If you park on site, a parking fee of $6.25 will apply, or you can buy a season
pass for $31.25 for the first vehicle.
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Bush
Lake Beach
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Tu 3
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5 p.m. - dusk
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Summer
Fete
This celebration honors our independence at the Normandale Lake Bandshell. Head on
over for food, games, entertainment and the always-superb fireworks display.
Kids' stage
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5:00 p.m. – Kids Carnival begins (84th
Street)
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5:00 p.m. – Kid Power with Rachael Kroog
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6:20 p.m. – The Okee Dokee Brothers
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7:40 p.m. – The Splatter Sisters
Bandshell
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5:00 p.m. – The Tuxedo Band
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6:30 p.m. – The Good, the Bad and the Funky
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8:40 p.m. – Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
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Dusk – Fireworks!
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Bandshell
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M 9
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10:30 a.m.
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The Alpha Bits
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Moir Park
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Tu 10
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7 p.m.
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Dance with the Divas
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Bandshell
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Th 12
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7 - 9:30 p.m.
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Latin Music Night
Blockbuster! Evening Performance Series
Spice up your hot summer night with a mix of Brazilian jazz and salsa music.
Dinner food will be available for purchase starting at 6:30 p.m.
- 7 p.m. – Ticket to Brazil
- 8:20 p.m. – Salsa del Soul
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Bandshell
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M 16
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10:30 a.m.
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Kid Power with Rachael Kroog
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Bloomington Civic Plaza
Amphitheater
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Tu 17
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7 p.m.
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Lehto and Wright
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Bandshell
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Th 19
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7 - 9:30 p.m.
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80s Music Explosion:
Blockbuster! Evening Performance Series
This year's 80s Music Explosion tears up the hillside with Steel
Orchid. Groove to pop and hairband favorites. Wear your best 80s gear for
a chance to win the annual 1980s’ costume contest.
Dinner food will be available for purchase starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Bandshell
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M 23
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10:30 a.m.
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Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Moir Park
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Tu 24
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7 p.m.
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Minneapolis Commodores
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Bandshell
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Th 26
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7 - 8:15 p.m.
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Blues and BBQ:
Blockbuster! Evening Performance Series
BBQ by Famous Dave’s will be available for purchase starting at 6:30 p.m.
- 7 p.m. – Moses Oakland Quartet
- 8:15 p.m. – Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants
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Bandshell
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M 30
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10:30 a.m.
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Sticks and Tones
Monday Morning Kids Series
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Moir Park
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Tu 31
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7 p.m.
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Dakota Valley Symphony
Evening Performance Series
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Bandshell
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August
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Th 2
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7 - 9:30 p.m.
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Bloomington Jazz Festival
Evening Performance Series
Jazz fans won’t want to miss this premier jazz event at the Normandale Lake
Bandshell.
- 7 p.m. – Steve Clarke and the Working
Stiffs
- 8:30 p.m. – George Maurer Big Band
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Bandshell
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All schedules are subject to change.
For more information or in case of inclement weather, call the Bloomington Parks and Recreation
24-hour information line at 952-563-8878.
