There\u2019s nothing better in summer than lawn chairs, a cheese plate, and the sound of local music in one of our wonderful parks! The City of Santa Monica invites residents of all ages to celebrate recent improvements to Christine Emerson Reed Park with a series of free open-air concerts.
\nThe completely re-designed park now features a winding pathway, a host of new native plants and shrubs, free and open exercise equipment, picnic tables, chess tables, and an outdoor performance area adjacent to the Miles Playhouse. It is in this new performance area where the concerts will entertain music-enthusiasts this summer.
\nAttendees are invited to bring portable chairs, picnic blankets, food and refreshments to enjoy during the performances. The series will open on Saturday, June 10 with the Orchestra Santa Monica Woodwind Quintet. Here\u2019s a look at the full lineup:
\nSaturday, June 10, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. \u2013 Orchestra Santa Monica Woodwind Quintet
\nSaturday, June 24, 6:15 \u2013 7:45 p.m. \u2013 Nick Mancini Organ Trio
\nSaturday, July 15, 5:30 \u2013 8 p.m. \u2013 String Theory Productions, sunset concert
\nSaturday, July 29, 3 \u2013 7 p.m. \u2013 A Cappella Picnic, eight different all-vocal groups
\nThe July concerts kick off with local favorites, String Theory doing a multi-discipline, family-friendly performance that will utilize several areas of the park. They will also be stringing their beautiful custom performance harps outside on the giant Eucalyptus trees.
\nSanta Monica\u2019s first ever \u201cA Cappella Picnic\u201d will close the series featuring eight different vocal groups; from a 30+ person choir to an intimate vocal trio each performing roughly 30 minutes of all vocal music. The afternoon will also feature a special \u201cbeat box\u201d segment with some of the regions finest beat boxers.
\nThe events are free and open to all! Biking, walking, and taking the Big Blue Bus is encouraged. Free parking will be available at 808 Wilshire Blvd.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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