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Event Series Event Series: Music Under the Stars

Music Under the Stars

July 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the musicians of Des Moines Performing Arts for a free concert series with a diverse selection of music, perfect for all ages—just bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets!

June 2: “New Orleans Masquerade”: New Orleans Jazz Combo, Tina Haase-Findley – Guest Vocalist

June 9: “Going for Gold“: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Dana Sloter – Clarinet Soloist & Marisa Cravero – Guest Vocalist

June 16: “Music in Our Schools”: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Irving Ray – Guest Euphonium Soloist & Max Wellman – Guest Vocalist

June 23: “Piano Men“: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Gina Gedler – Guest Soloist & Maureen Yuen – Violin Soloist

June 30: U.S. Coast Guard Band

July 7 @ Lauridsen Amphitheater: “Mama Mia”: Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band, Andy Classen – Trumpet Soloist & Napoleon Douglas – Guest Vocalist

NOTE: All concerts will take place on the west side of the Iowa State Capitol grounds EXCEPT for July 7! That night the concert will be held at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park! ALSO: In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the Performing Arts Hall @ Drake University.

Venue

Iowa State Capitol Grounds
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319 United States
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