Well, let me tell you somethin’, dear. There’s this thing going on in Minneapolis every summer that’s just a real treat for folks lookin’ for somethin’ fun to do, especially if you ain’t got much money to spend. It’s called the “Music and Movies in the Park” series, and it’s been goin’ on for years now. They got all sorts of free concerts and movie showings right there in the parks, all through the summer. Ain’t that somethin’?
You don’t gotta be rich to enjoy it, ‘cause they don’t charge a dime to get in. Over 200 concerts and more than 75 nights of movie showin’—that’s a lot of entertainment for nothin’. All you gotta do is grab a blanket, pack up some snacks, and head on out to one of those parks. You can enjoy music, maybe see a movie, and just have a good ol’ time with family or friends. Simple as that.
Now, when I say “music,” I don’t just mean any ol’ thing. No ma’am, they’ve got all sorts of artists showin’ up to play. Some big names have been a part of it, like Lizzo! Yep, you heard me right. She started out in Minneapolis, and now look at her. But it ain’t just big names. You’ll hear all kinds of tunes, from indie rock to pop and everything in between. It’s like a big ol’ potluck of sounds, and you never know what kind of music you’re gonna get next.
And let me tell you, it ain’t just the music that’s the highlight. There’s movies, too! On certain nights, they set up a big screen in the park and show movies. These ain’t your fancy theater movies, but they sure are fun. You might watch somethin’ old and classic, or somethin’ more recent. It’s a nice way to spend an evening with the family under the stars, and it don’t cost you a thing but maybe a little bit of popcorn.
They even have special events like Juneteenth celebrations, where they’ll play a movie or have some music that honors Black history. Last year, they had a special Juneteenth movie on Friday night and then some performances on Saturday afternoon. It’s nice how they mix in special themes like that to remind folks of important things, and it brings people together, too. No matter where you come from or who you are, there’s always somethin’ to enjoy.
The parks they use for these events, well, they sure know how to pick ’em. Lake Harriet’s one of the spots, and if you’ve ever been there, you know it’s beautiful. You can sit by the water, feel the breeze, and listen to the music or watch a flick. It’s a real peaceful place, and when they got a concert goin’, it’s even better. People bring their dogs, their kids, even their grandmas, just to enjoy the evening.
Now, I gotta tell you, if you’re thinkin’ of comin’ to one of these, it’s best to check out the schedule ahead of time. They usually post all the details online, so you can see what concerts or movies are comin’ up. You wouldn’t want to miss a good one, right? You never know, you might end up hearin’ a band you never thought you’d like, or catchin’ a movie you’ve never seen before.
So, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ fun to do in the summer, and you don’t wanna spend much, head on over to Minneapolis and check out the Music and Movies in the Park series. It’s a good ol’ time for anyone. All ages, all kinds of music, and plenty of movies. What’s not to love?
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