INDIANAPOLIS (July 24, 2014, via Indy Parks) – Indy Parks wants Hoosiers to get outside and enjoy the outdoors with its 2014 Summer Concert Series and Movies.
The Indy Parks Summer Concert Series presents a wide array of genres and amazing artists for all – from smooth jazz to rock and more in beautiful outdoor venues. We bring it all, from the Indianapolis Symphony played at Ellenberger and Garfield Parks, blues and jazz at Watkins Park, pops at Garfield Park, indie rock at Broad Ripple Park, folk and jazz at Eagle Creek Park, alternative rock at Ellenberger Park, local favorites at Holliday Park, and orchestral music in the Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens.
Not to be missed this summer are “Movies On the Lawn!” Shown monthly on Saturday nights in a relaxed setting, the free summer screenings of popular titles invite park patrons to drive or bike to historic Garfield Park. Additionally, the MacAllister Amphitheatre will host six nights of “Camelot” in late summer.
For more information and weather updates on events, follow “Indy Parks and Recreation” on Facebook and Twitter. For more information: Call 327-PARK or go to www.indy.gov/concerts.
Remaining 2014 Summer Concerts/Movies in the Park:
Broad Ripple Park Signature Concert Series 2014 – Broad Ripple Park, various Fridays from 5/30 to 8/8. These concerts feature original music from local indie rock musicians, performing Friday evenings at the pavilion. Broad Ripple Park is located at 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue.
Friday, July 25, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Heather Michelle Chapman
Friday, August 8, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Rayford Griffin
Indy Pops – MacAllister Amphitheatre at Garfield Park, alternating Thursdays from 6/12 to 8/21. Concerts feature local area community orchestras and groups. Garfield Park is located at 2432 Conservatory Drive.
Thursday, July 24, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Jazz Renegades Dance Band
Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:00 p.m., Pride of Indy – Concert & Jazz Bands
Thursday, August 07, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Indianapolis Symphonic Band
Thursday, August 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Swing Shift Indy
Thursday, August 21, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Barton Rogers Big Band
In Concert with Nature – Eagle Creek Park, alternating Wednesdays from 6/11 to 8/20. These concerts feature local folk musicians performing at the Marina. Eagle Creek Park is located at 7840 W. 56th Street. The concerts are free of charge, included in the $5.00 per car entrance at the Gatehouse.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Emily Ann Thompson
Wednesday, August 06, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Punkin’ Holler Boys
Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Tim Grimm
Jazz at the Point – Eagle Creek Park, alternating Wednesdays from 6/4 to 8/27. These concerts feature local jazz musicians performing at the Marina. “Jazz on the Point” series features the best local and regional jazz acts. Eagle Creek Park is located at 7840 W. 56th Street. The Concerts are free of charge, included in the $5.00 per car entrance at the Gatehouse.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Kenny Phelps Quartet
Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Si Señor
Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 6:30 p.m., Wade Baker Trio
Irvington Artists – Ellenberger Park, various Saturdays from 5/24 to 8/16. These free concerts feature local alternative musicians performing on a temporary stage in the park. Ellenberger Park is located at 5301 East St. Clair Street.
Saturday, August 16, 2014, 6:00 p.m., Blue Alchemy & Audio Diner
Jazz in the Park – Watkins Park, various Sundays from 5/11 to 9/28. These free concerts feature local-area jazz musicians performing on an outdoor center stage. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 249. Watkins Park is located at 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
Sunday, July 27, 2014, 5-8 p.m., Johnny Dial
Sunday, August 31, 2014, 5-8 p.m., Finnell Factor
Sunday, *September 28, 2014, *4-7 p.m., Clifford Ratliff & The Indy Jazz Company
Blues in the Park – Watkins Park, various Sundays from 6/8 to 9/14. These free concerts feature local area blues musicians performing on the center stage. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 249. Watkins Park is located at 2360 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Street.
Sunday, August 03, 2014**, 5-8 p.m., The Upsetters (**Bethel Park, 2850 Bethel Avenue)
Sunday, August 10, 2014, 5-8 p.m., Todd Harold Group
Sunday, *September 14, 2014, *4-7 p.m., On Cue
Outdoor Concerts at Holliday Park – Holliday Park, various Thursdays from 6/05 to 8/14. These free concerts feature various popular, local area musicians. Sponsored by Friends of Holliday Park. Holliday Park is located at 6363 Spring Mill Road.
Thursday, July 31, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Milemarker
Thursday, August 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Cathy Morris
Concerts @ Irving Circle – Irving Circle, various Saturdays from 6/21 to 9/6. These concerts feature local area musicians. Sponsored by Irving Circle.
Irving Circle 236 S. Audubon Road
Saturday, July 26, 2014, 7- 9 p.m., The Lightweights XL
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, 7-9 p.m., Blue Alchemy
Music in the Garden – Garfield Park Conservatory. These free concerts feature musical performances at the Sunken Gardens/Conservatory located at 2505 Conservatory Drive. Sponsored by Friends of Garfield Park. The beautiful backdrop features the nearly 100 year old Sunken Garden Fountains.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, Noon & 9:30 p.m., Free But Not Cheap
“Movies On the Lawn” – Garfield Park, behind the Arts Center on the Lawn, one Saturday a month during the summer months May- August. The Arts Center is located at 2432 Conservatory Drive.
Saturday, July 26, 2014, 9:00 p.m. or Dusk, The NeverEnding Story (1984 – PG)
Saturday, August 30, 2014, 9:00 p.m. or Dusk, Labyrinth (1986 – PG)
“Shakespeare in the Park” – MacAllister Amphitheater. Garfield Park is located at 2432 Conservatory Drive.
Friday, August 29, 2014, 8:00 p.m., Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot”
Saturday, August 30, 2014, 8:00 p.m., Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot”
Friday, September 05, 2014, 8:00 p.m., Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot”
Saturday, September 06, 2014, 8:00 p.m., Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot”
Friday, September 12, 2014, 8:00 p.m., Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot”
Saturday, September 13, 2014, 8:00 p.m., Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot”
