8.1. PRSR 02-14-2007Item # 8.1
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February I, 2007
SUBJECT: Rivers Edge Commons -Downtown Park Concert Series
Ross Demant will present information regarding a conceit series taking place in downtown
during the summer months. A list of performers is attached.
June 21
Bill Isles
Folk Music
An evening with award-winning songwriter
June 28
July 12
Minneapolis Police Band
Brass Band
The Minneapolis Police Band consists of a concert band, a marching band and a swing band.
The bands participate in 30 to 50 engagements a year. The marching band has been the
official escort band for the Minneapolis Aquatennial Parade since the parade began in 1940.
The band has traveled through the U.S. and Canada and has won many awards and
trophies.
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July 19
Sounds of Hope
International Song and Dance
Join children together from countries worldwide, anc
something special happens to them.
Create an international community of people living,
and performing together, and something unique hapl
them.
Then put this community on stage in a joyous music
celebration of cultures. Invite audiences. Sing traditional ana
populaz songs. Dance. Play drums. Shaze songs about unity, respect, and love. And
watch as something inspiring happens.
July 26
Michael Monroe
Folk
"Monroe arich-voiced eco-folkie,
hymn to nature, recorded at
his solar-powered studio."
"A work of art straight from the hear[."
August 2
Bill Koncar
Polka
The Bill Koncar Band plays a variety of music including polkas, waltres, fox trots, swing, Latin
rhythms (including rhumbas, cha chas, tangos & sambas), and classic rock & pop tunes.
August 9
Elk River German Band
Ethnic German Instrumentals
This great German band w;
and are sure to deliver
music that will make you want to get up and dance.
August I6
Splatter Sisters
Family Entertainment
August 23
Outdoor Movie
August 30
Teddy Bear Band
amily Entertainment
Besides the fact that it's so much FUN, the Teddy Bear Band performs with a very simple goal
in mind: To entertain, inspire, and support children, families and educators. Started by an Early
Childhood Teacher and a group of talented musicians (and dads) in 1985, the Teddy Bear
Band now plays upwards of 350 shows per year, as well as providing resource materials and
Early Childhood Workshops.