Minnesota Sinfonia Announces Free Summer Concert Schedule

Minneapolis, MN, June 10, 2011 --(PR.com)-- This summer, the Minnesota Sinfonia will offer two Summer Concert Series chamber orchestra performances at Lake Harriet Bandshell on June 24 and July 22. Also on the schedule in June and July are five family pops concerts and three children’s concerts in and around the metro area. New this summer, the Sinfonia will also offer a Music and Arts Festival in North Minneapolis sponsored by the Minnesota State Arts Board. All concerts are free to the public (first-come, first seated), and children are always welcome to attend.

2011 Summer Concert Schedule

Father's Day Family Pops Concert
Sunday, June 19 at 7:30pm
Caponi Art Park
Theatre in the Woods
1205 Diffley Rd, Eagan, 55123
Enjoy entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and more at Minnesota Sinfonia’s summer family pops outdoor concerts.
*Rain-date: July 17 at 7:30pm
Free admission
All ages

Johnson's Children’s Concert
Tuesday, June 21 at 1:00pm
John A. Johnson Elementary School
740 York Ave, St. Paul, 55106
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia for some light and fun music featuring the story of Peter and the Wolf.
Free admission
All ages

Summer Concert Series I: DJ Inform
Friday, June 24 at 7:30pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 West Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, 55419
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia, a professional chamber orchestra and DJ Inform at the Lake Harriet Bandshell for a program to include new composition, Fantasy for Turntables and Orchestra, and much more.
Free admission
All ages

Roseville Family Pops Concert
Sunday, June 26 at 6:30pm
Roseville Central Park Pavilion
2540 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, 55113
Enjoy entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and more at Minnesota Sinfonia’s summer family pops outdoor concerts.
*Rain-site at Roseville Lutheran Church
1215 Roselawn Ave N, Roseville, 55113
Free admission
All ages

Como Park Family Pops Concert
Sunday, July 3 at 7:30pm
Como Park Pavilion
1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul, 55103
Enjoy entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and more at Minnesota Sinfonia’s summer family pops outdoor concerts.
Free admission
All ages

Lake Harriet Family Pops Concert
Friday, July 8 at 7:30pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, 55419
Enjoy entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and more at Minnesota Sinfonia’s summer family pops outdoor concerts.
Free admission
All ages

Camp Courage Children’s Concert
Wednesday, July 13 at 2:00pm
Camp Courage
8046 83rd St NW, Maple Lake, 55358
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia for some light and fun music featuring the story of Peter and the Wolf.
Free admission
All ages

Coon Rapids Family Pops Concert
Thursday, July 14 at 7:00pm
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Performance Pavilion
9750 Egret Boulevard, Coon Rapids, 55433
Enjoy entertaining, lighter musical fare including Broadway and movie tunes, marches, and more at Minnesota Sinfonia’s summer family pops outdoor concerts.
Free admission
All ages

Summer Concert Series II: Youth Outreach Concert
Friday, July 22 at 7:30pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 West Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, 55419
Featuring John Belk, Senior Division Winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition, plus 25 local student musicians performing a joint concert with the musicians of the Minnesota Sinfonia.
Free admission
All ages

Northside Children’s Concert
Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00pm
Farwell Park
1201 Sheridan Ave N, Minneapolis, 55411
Join the Minnesota Sinfonia for some light and fun music featuring the story of Peter and the Wolf performed by north Minneapolis local children.
*Rainsite at Bethune Elementary
919 Emerson Ave. N, Minneapolis, 55411
Free admission
All ages

Northside Music and Arts Festival
Thursday, July 28 at 5:00pm
North Commons Park
1801 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55411
Sounds of Blackness to perform prior to the Minnesota Sinfonia. In addition, come enjoy children’s activities, view displays from local artists, listen to local musicians, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a performance of Peter and Wolf put on by northside children.
*Rain-site at North High School
1500 James Ave. N, Minneapolis, 55411
Free admission
All ages

­The Minnesota Sinfonia is a professional chamber orchestra whose mission is to serve the musical and educational needs of the citizens of Minnesota, especially families with children, inner-city youth, seniors and those with limited financial means. The Sinfonia plays concerts for over 25,000 people each year, and is the only professional orchestra of its kind, offering all concerts free of admission charges, welcoming children to every performance, and dedicating over half its services to inner-city schools. Founded in 1989 by Artistic Director Jay Fishman, the Sinfonia is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported by corporate, foundation and individual contributors. For more information visit www.mnsinfonia.org or call 612-871-1701.

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