The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Vita.mn, the Twin Cities arts and entertainment guide, announce the inaugural season of Autumn Music and Movies in the Park. The new four-week series of free concerts and films will be held on Saturday nights at the Lake Harriet Bandshell beginning Sept. 12.
Autumn Music and Movies will feature four of the state’s most popular and critically acclaimed musical acts paired with great films chosen by the performers. The series schedule:
• Sept. 12, 7:15 p.m. concert by Low, followed by the film Jaws at 8:45 p.m.
• Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. concert by One for the Team, followed by the film Bottle Rocket at 7 p.m.
• Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m. concert by Dosh, followed by the film Time Bandits at 7 p.m.
• Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. concert by The Honeydogs, followed by the film Waiting for Guffman at 7 p.m.
Bring a blanket…
The Lake Harriet Bandshell has long provided concert goers with cool entertainment for hot summer days, but as leaves and temperatures fall, Autumn Music and Movies attendees may want to dress warm and bring a fleece blanket along with a picnic blanket.
…and one to share
Concert goers are also encouraged to donate blankets to YouthLink, a local nonprofit organization specializing in meeting the multiple needs of homeless and precariously housed youth, onsite donations will be accepted at all concerts.
Band Bios
Low’s chilling vocal harmonies, slow tempos and minimalist arrangements have thrilled audiences worldwide since 1993.
Picked to click in 2006, One for the Team has released 2 CDs and 1 EP in 3 short years; people just can’t get enough of their indie-rock power pop.
Multi-instrumentalist Martin Dosh’s musical wizardry and performing acumen have graced stages and recording studios with the world’s best musicians, and made them sound better.
The Honeydogs catchy melodies and clever lyrics have earned a devoted following over the course of ten studio releases and fifteen years of great live shows.
For more information about movies and concerts in the parks visit www.minneapolisparks.org – Outdoor Concerts, Movies and Plays, or call 612-230-6400.