Free Concerts
CHASKA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CITY SQUARE PARK
June 16 Jazz on the Prairie, jazz
June 23 After Five, jazz/swing
June 30 Chaska Valley Community Band, classical/marches/show tunes
July 7 Tuxedo, variety
July 14 Teddy Bear Band, family entertainment
July 21 Blue Drifters, bluegrass
July 28 River City Days entertainment
Chaska Valley Community Band, classical/marches/show tunesThe Dweebs
July 29 River City Days entertainment 6 p.m. Rock Solid, followed by Jonah & The Whales and a Teen Dance (DJ)
July 30 River City Days entertainment Chaska Community Choir concert (3 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church
Aug. 4 Bavarian Musikmeisters, authentic German
Aug. 11 Wayne Hamilton, folk/blues/original music
Aug. 18 Calhoun Brass, classical/jazz/broadway/pop
All concerts are FREE, open to the public and are sponsored by the City of Chaska. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. in City Square Park Gazebo unless otherwise noted. In case of rain, call (952) 448-5633, ext. 4, or watch local cable channel 14.
Kids’ Concerts in the Park – 10:30 a.m.
June 22 Splatter Sisters Firemen’s Park (Hwys. 41 and 212)
July 14 Bob the Beachcomber McKnight Park
Aug. 5 Kid Power with Rachel Lions Park (Crosstown Blvd.)
All concerts are sponsored by the City of Chaska. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Bring a blanket or chair. In case of rain, call (952) 448-5633, ext. 4. Rainout site for kids’ concerts is the Chaska Community Center.

STARING LAKE AMPHITHEATRE (EDEN PRAIRIE)
June 9 Teen Band Night, 6 to 9 p.m.June 11 MN Festival of Jazz on the Prairie, 3 to 9 p.m. 3 p.m., Stan Bann Big Band 4 p.m., Just Friends Big Band 5 p.m., River City Jazz Orchestra 6 p.m., Good News Big Band 7 p.m., Valley Jazz Big Band 8 p.m., Jazz on the Prairie
June 16-18 “Oliver” musical theater
June 23-25 “Oliver” musical theater
June 28 The Blue Drifters, bluegrass
June 30 Boyd Lee & Joe Cruz, acoustic trio
July 2 Teddy Bear Band, children
July 5 Gridlock, jazz/blues
July 7 Utter Chaos, pop/rock
July 9 The Merchant of Venice, Calibana Company Theatre
July 12 After 5, jazz/swing
July 14 Stan Bann Big Band
July 16 John Philip Sousa Band
July 19 Triplicate, jazz
July 23 Jazz on the Prairie, big band
July 26 Eden Prairie String Academy
July 28 Twin Cities Hot Club, gypsy jazz
July 30 Lehto & Wright, Celtic/American folk
Aug. 2 Eden Prairie Community Band
Aug. 4 Buzz Danielson’s Fun Tyme Jammers
Aug. 6 Temporary Heroes, pop orchestra
Aug. 9 Glory Land Gospel Band
Aug. 11 Eden Prairie Youth Drama Camp Production, 7 p.m.; Minnesota Zoo Mobile, 7:45 p.m.
Aug. 13 Int’l Festival with Cyril Paul & the Calypso Monarchs
Aug. 16 Northern Gael with Ross Sutter & Laura McKenzie
Aug. 18 Park ‘N’ Movie, “All Dogs Go to Heaven,” 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 20 Park ‘N’ Movie, “The Princess Bride,” 8:30 p.m.
FREE outdoor concerts, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, at 7 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Call the Concert Hotline at (952) 949-8449 for weekly concerts, cancellations, postponements or relocation of a Concert Series performance. For general information, call (952) 949-8450.
KidStock Series–Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon
June 13 Splatter Sisters
June 20 Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade
June 27 Bob the Beachcomber
July 11 Tune Into Kids
July 18 The AlphaBits
July 25 Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle & Jam
Aug. 1 Jack Pearson, Mr. Song-Strummin’ Storyman
Aug. 8 Ross Sutter
Aug. 16 The Wonderful World of Woody
The KidStock series is at Staring Lake Park amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. Bring your chairs, blankets and lunch. If it rains, meet under the shelter at the park building at Staring Lake Park.

PERFORMANCES in the PARKS (PRIOR LAKE)
June 15 South of the River Community Band, concert
June 22 Will Hale, children and family music June 29 Steam Heat, swing
July 6 Cathy & Tom, variety/blues/contemporary/jazz
July 13 Spruce Top Review, eclectic urban acoustic folk
July 20 Glendale & Oak Ridge Elementary, traditional music
July 27 Hungry Horse, original folk rock Americana
Aug. 3 Prior Lake Windjammers, variety/concert band
Aug. 10 Rusty’s Rocking Jamboree, children’s music
Aug. 17 Randy & Sandy, country/folk/jazz/rock/blues
Aug. 24 Monarch, classic rock and roll
FREE outdoor concert, Lakefront Park Outdoor Performing Arts Theater, 5000 Kopp Pkwy., Prior Lake. Concerts Thursdays at 7 p.m. Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and enjoy. For more rainout information, please call (952) 447-9825.

MUSIC in the PARKS (SHAKOPEE)
June 15 Benson’s Switchback, bluegrass
June 22 Bob the Beachcomber, family/children’s
June 29 Splatter Sisters, family/children’s
July 6 South of the River Community Band
July 13 Sammy’s Concertina Band, polka
July 20 Alix Mundi, world beat jazz
FREE outdoor concerts on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Shakopee’s Lions Park, 1911 Adams St. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. All concerts are held rain or shine; rain site is the Shakopee Youth Building in Lions Park.
Other Musical Events in Shakopee
July 16 Battle of the Bands, 2 to 6 p.m., Shakopee Aquatic Park

ENIGMA DJ EVENTS (SHAKOPEE)
For kids in grades 6 to 12, Enigma hosts Friday night DJ events ($5) and live bands on various dates. Located at the Shakopee Community Center, 1255 S. Fuller St., Shakopee.
Fridays, June 2, 16 & 30, 7 to 10 p.m.Fridays, July 14 & 28, 7 to 10 p.m.Fridays, Aug. 11 & 15, 7 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 3, free Shakopee “Derby Days” Teen Dance, 7 to 10 p.m.
Enigma also hosts bands on several Friday and Saturday nights during the summer months. Call (952) 233-9525 for a schedule of live band performances.

CONCERTS on the COMMONS (EXCELSIOR)
June 15 Drive Time, bluegrass
June 22 Minnetonka Symphony, June 29 Minnesota Valley Community BandJuly 4 The Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Pipes & Drums plus fireworks over the Bay
July 6 Axis Mundi, jazz
July 13 Jolly Ramblers, old-time, variety
July 20 Free Range Pickin’, bluegrass
July 27 The Bistodeau Family Band, fiddling/clogging
July 30 Sousa Band
Aug. 3 Lehto & Write Folk Band, celtic/folk rock
Aug. 10 The Flyers, children’s music
Aug. 17 Bend in the River, big band
Aug. 24 Brio Brass, brass band
FREE outdoor concerts at 7 p.m., in the bandshell at The Commons Park in Excelsior’s Commons
Admission Events

MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL
June 20 Neal McCoy; $25, $35. Show at 7:30 p.m.
July 9 Chubby Checker; $29. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m.
July 26 Little Anthony & The Imperials; $25. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Mystic Lake Box Office, the Mystic Lake Store at the Mall of America or through Ticketmaster at (651) 989-5151. Tickets may not be available for all shows.

VALLEYFAIR
Visitors to Valleyfair can enjoy a variety of special concerts and attractions. There is music of all kinds at the Ampitheater, shows at the Galaxy Theater, performances on the Gazebo Stage and On the Walkway, as well as spectacular movies at the Pepsi IMAX® Theater. Visit www.valleyfair.com for performance details.

MINNESOTA ZOO
Weesner Family Ampitheater June -Aug.All concert dates are subject to change. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m. in the Weesner Family Ampitheater. Concert ticket includes zoo admission after 4 p.m. Additional fee for parking. Concert schedule information is available on the Minnesota Zoo’s Web site (www.mnzoo.org). Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at (651) 989-5151.