Inaugural Ar-“Beer”-etum Wetlands & Gardens Tours
2021-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Oaklands Mansion’s Inaugural Ar-“Beer”-etum Wetlands & Gardens Tours
Presented by Liquid Smoke April 30, 2021
Join Oaklands Mansion’s Special Events Representative and Master Gardener, Connor Moss, for a unique experience on the grounds of Oaklands Park. Make plans to schedule your tour to explore the former grounds of this historic plantation, now open as a public park. Along the way you will find multiple beer sampling stations provided by Murfreesboro’s own Liquid Smoke. Their expert staff members have chosen beer with notes that highlight the trees you will learn about on the grounds tour.
Guided tours of Oaklands Park will be offered on Friday, April 30, 2021, on the hour from 4:00PM – 8:00PM by reservation only. Oaklands Mansion is nestled in Oaklands Park, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands, which includes Maney Spring as well as heritage and native gardens. The grounds tour will include an overview of the arboretum, wetlands and gardens.
“Oaklands Park is downtown Murfreesboro’s largest natural wetland area and is a rarity for such a densely populated community,” says Connor Moss, Special Events Representative & Master Gardener at Oaklands Mansion. “The park provides a fascinating study area for both its wildlife and plant-life, and late April is wonderful time to visit.”
Admission for the grounds tour is $50.00 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the maintenance and preservation of the grounds. Tours will be available by reservation only. Reservations are required as space is limited to 20 individuals per hour. For tickets, please visit www.oaklandsmansion.org. Please be aware that the entirety of the grounds tour will take place outside and requires extensive walking. Allow 1 hour for the tour and dress appropriately for the weather.
After your grounds tour, you will be welcomed into the mansion for a self-guided tour with staff members available to answer questions. The Home Sweet Home Band will play live in the mansion’s back yard garden from 5-7PM. Face masks are requested indoors. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. For more information visit www.oaklandsmansion.org. You can find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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The Franklin Farmers Market
2021-05-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a true Tennessee farmers market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, TN. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.
Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The summer season of the market is May through October every Saturday 8am – 12noon. The winter season of the market is November through April with hours of 9am – 12noon.

Mother’s Day Tea for Families
2021-05-01 10:15 - 2021-05-02 11:45, 2021-05-08 10:15 - 16:45 | Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, 110 Leake Ave., Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
You are cordially invited to a special Victorian Tea Party, in celebration of Mother’s Day! This 90-minute experience begins with a family-friendly Mansion tour, focused on the many women who lived and worked here. Following the tour, we will sip tea and learn how tea time changed in the United States throughout the 1800s, discover the difference between “Afternoon Tea” and “High Tea,” and find out how tea parties were connected with the Suffrage Movement! There are 4 tour times to choose from, each is limited to a maximum of 10 guests, and reservations are required.
Saturday, May 1: 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Sunday, May 2: 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Saturday, May 8: 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Saturday, May 8: 3:15-4:45 p.m.
(All times are Central)

Kaleidoscope
2021-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Ignite Dance Company Presents Kaleidoscope
Ignite Dance Company is proud to present, “Kaleidoscope”, a culmination of two years of preparation and artistry. We have twelve pieces of choreography to share presenting a variety of genres and themes. Some exciting and fun, others tapping into universal matters of the heart. We can’t wait to share our passion for movement with you.

St. Jude benefit wine tasting hosted by Sanctuary South
2021-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary South, 158 Front Street, Suite 104, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

A Day Out with Mom at Historic Travellers Rest
2021-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Historic Travellers Rest Historic House Museum, 636 Farrell Parkway, Nashville, TN, 37220, United States
Bring mom for an outdoor celebration of her! Music and tea on the grounds along with fun activities led by artisans.

Historic Travellers Rest, with support from The Tennessee Arts Commission, presents A Day Out with Mom on May 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
This program will feature a house tour, artisan demonstrations, and other activities to enjoy with your family at Historic Travellers Rest. A fun and educational day out with mom (or any motherly figure) awaits you. Activities and artisans will include:
• Roy Overcast providing pottery demonstrations.
• Bill Maddox providing woodworking demonstrations.
• Enjoy an Herb Garden Tour.
• Take a guided house tour.
• Make a woodblock print Mother’s Day Card.
• Enjoy music on the grounds.
• Enjoy a cup of tea on the porch of the historic home.
We hope you will join us in celebrating Women’s History month at this great on-site program! Tickets can be purchased in advance for either a morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) or afternoon (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.) admission. Once you have purchased a ticket for morning or afternoon, you may arrive any time during your admission window. Once you arrive, you will receive a timed ticket for a tour of the house. The house tour will be approximately one hour, and each tour will be limited to 8 people based on current Metro Nashville Public Health regulations. Before or after your house tour you will be able to enjoy the other activities, which will be spread across our grounds, at your own pace. Last admission is at 3 p.m. but guests are welcome to enjoy activities on the grounds until 4 p.m.
We encourage you to bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
Adult admission (13+) is $15, students (5 – 13) $10, Educators- $12, and children under 5 are free.
COVID Policies– Masks required, social distancing and capacity limits will be enforced. Hand sanitizer available. All shared items will be cleaned between each use according to CDC standards.
This is primarily an outdoor event, with rain plan.

Cool Springs Crawfish Boil
2021-05-08 12:00 - 17:00 | TN
Join us for the 8th Annual Crawfish Boil: a charity event & silent auction benefitting Elk’s families in need of Williamson Co.

Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert
2021-05-08 19:00 - 22:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Stairway To Zeppelin brings it’s renowned tribute to Led Zeppelin to Franklin TN, the Mockingbird Theater Sat May 8th. This is their Franklin TN stop for the ‘Mothership Tour’

Hammers and High Heels 2021 Silent Auction
2021-05-10 00:00 - 2021-05-20 23:59 | ONLINE – Habitat for Humanity Williamson Maury, 511 West Meade Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build empowers women to take the hammer and take the lead to help lower-income families in their own community build and purchase safe, affordable housing.
This year we will be partnering with the Searria Peoples and her four children to build their new home in Columbia, TN. Our 2021 Women Build will be smaller this year with limited volunteer opportunities in light of the pandemic, but what won’t change will be the need to raise $70,000 to pay for the home’s “bricks and sticks” through our Hammers & High Heels fundraiser!
Though we will all miss celebrating together in-person this year, we hope you will “attend” virtually with us to support Searria’s future home from the comfort of your home – whether you are in your PJs or stilettos!
Biddings, wine pulls, photo contests and more!
Online Kick-Off: Monday, May 10th, 2021
Virtual Broadcast: Thursday, May 20th, 2021 | 7:00pm CST
Ways to Participate: purchase a sponsorship package or purchase a ticket.
More information at: womenbuildtn.com

Backfield in Motion 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2021-05-10 12:00 - 18:30 | Gaylord Springs Golf Links, 18 Springhouse Ln, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Join us on Monday, May 10th at Gaylord Springs Golf Links for Backfield in Motion’s 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament with Kevin Dyson & Friends!
You don’t want to miss this very special event! Check out sponsorship information here: https://www.backfieldinmotion.org/events
Backfield in Motion, Inc combines academics and athletics to inspire inner city boys to reach their maximum potential in order to become contributors to society.
Backfield in Motion is a non-profit organization that focuses on education through mastery of literacy and numeracy skills for at- risk youth that leads to a high school diploma, a foundation for higher education, and on-the-job skills needed to enter the world of work, while using athletics as an incentive for academic improvement.

32nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner
2021-05-13 18:30 - 19:45 | Virtual-Online Event & Auction
We’ve been closely monitoring the evolving situation with COVID-19. And with that in mind this year our annual Steak & Burger Dinner and silent auction is now being held virtually on May 13th. Thanks to the generosity of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club BBQ Society, our Club members will still have the opportunity to enjoy Steak & Burger dinners and be entertained at our Clubhouses.
The Steak & Burger Dinner is Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and most time-honored tradition. This fundraiser is designed to honor Club members and engage supporters of our organization with the young people who benefit from their generosity. During the dinner we will award the “Ed Moody Award of Excellence”. This award recognizes an individual who has made a lasting impact with the Franklin and Fairview Boys & Girls Clubs and the Williamson County community.
To learn more about the Steak & Burger Dinner click here.

A Night Under the Stars Drive-In Concert
2021-05-14 19:00 | RIPPAVILLA, 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
Casting Crowns Drive-In Concert A Night Under The Stars, Benefitting The Well Outreach Food Pantry
Come join us for an evening of HOPE at the May 14th Casting Crowns Drive-In Concert benefitting The Well Outreach Food Pantry. Tickets are sold by the carload (up to 6 people), and your purchase helps feed those who are in need in our local community.
Grammy-Award Winner Christian Artist, Casting Crowns will bring a family-friendly night of worship on this Easter Weekend celebration. Hope to see you there!

6th Annual Honor the Fallen 5K & GORUCK (Live & Virtual)
2021-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 | The Grove, 6200 Wildings Blvd., College Grove, TN, 37046, United States
The 6th Annual Honor the Fallen 5K Memorial Mile & Goruck event will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Presented by The Grove & benefiting Memories of Honor, this special event will our nation’s fallen heroes and connect surviving family members and veterans with the civilian community.
In-person & Virtual Fundraising Event.

Picnic with the Library (Virtual)
2021-05-16 12:00 - 23:59 | Nashville Public Library Foundation, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN, 37219, United States
The 6th annual Picnic with the Library event, hosted by the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF), will take place virtually this year on Sunday, May 16. The family-focused event raises vital funds for Nashville Public Library’s award-winning early literacy initiatives that change the lives of more than 100,000 children per year across all 21 library branches and 150 childcare centers throughout Davidson Co. Event co-chairs Sara Bovender and Dee Patel selected Alice in Wonderland as the 2021 theme in recognition that we have all been “down the rabbit hole” the past year, but celebrating great things, like the Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF), promises to lift our community’s spirits.

The at-home picnic package, priced at $200 per family, will include Alice in Wonderland themed picnic games, crafts and snacks, as well as access to a special interactive virtual performance by Wishing Chair Productions, the Library’s resident puppet troupe. All proceeds from the packages directly support Nashville Public Library’s award-winning early literacy initiatives. Participants will also have the chance to participate in an art contest leading up to the virtual event for a chance to win an extra special prize package.

Movies in the Park
2021-05-21 20:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Movies in the Park in Franklin, Tenn!
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park for an evening movie in Franklin, Tenn! This free summer movie series will begin at 8PM or at sunset. Concessions items will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page (City of Franklin, TN) for updates. We hope to see you under the stars!
New this summer….”Throwback 30 Years” Film! This addition to the summer movie in the park series will be held at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle). Concessions items will be available for purchase at this event!
Cars 3 | PINKERTON PARK | May 21 | 8pm

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barre3 Together Outdoor Class
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | One Franklin Park, 6100 Tower Circle, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Who’s ready for a heart-pumping, joy-filled workout outdoors? Join barre3 Brentwood and surrounding communities for a fun and challenging outdoor workout alongside friends and neighbors this Saturday, May 22 at 10 am. barre3 Together is a nationwide event celebrating all the things we love most: community, connection, and of course, movement. This class is FREE for everyone and offers you the chance to work out with friends old and new, plus take advantage of one-time offers on class packages, giveaways, and more! All you need to participate is a yoga mat (or towel) and water. Weights and #barre3 props are optional. All fitness levels are invited to join in on the fun at One Franklin Park (6100 Tower Circle, Franklin, TN).
Barre3 is a full-body balanced workout combining strength conditioning, cardio, and mindfulness that will leave you feeling balanced in body and empowered from within.
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Bourbon & Bubbles Fest
2021-05-22 17:00 - 21:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bourbon and Bubbles Fest is an all inclusive event in Franklin where attendees can sample Bourbon, Spirits, Wine, and all kinds of Bubbles including Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, Beer, and even Seltzers. The event also features live music and delicious food from area restaurants. Must be 21+ to attend!

Crawfish Boil
2021-05-23 13:00 | TN
Join Carey Bringle and his friend Billy Link, a crawfish farmer and boil expert from Southern Louisiana, for an afternoon of all you can eat crawfish and local brews. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So, if you love good food and hate cancer, this is the event for you!
*Indoor and outdoor seating available.
See link below for location and more details.

Sunday Supper presented by Franklin Food & Wine
2021-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 23 for the very first Sunday Supper presented by Franklin Food & Wine, live and in person at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails located inside The Harpeth Hotel in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
Guests at Sunday Supper will enjoy a unique, five-course culinary experience created by three award-winning chefs. If you choose the ticket with Beverage Pairings, your courses will be paired with delicious wines or cocktails.
Guests will also have the opportunity to hear about the vision for Franklin Food & Wine, a world class food & wine festival being created by celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan and MADE SOUTH founder Christopher H. Thomas.
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Cooking Camp
2021-05-24 09:00 - 2021-05-26 16:00 | Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, 330 Franklin Rd Suite 110 A, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Brentwood, TN Cooking Camp – Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios

Bring your Lil’ Chef over and you’ll pick up a newly self-confident child who will beg to cook dinner for you! Your Lil’ Chef will create his or her own snacks and lunch and we’ll supply everything that he or she will need for an amazing week or day filled with newly developed life-long skills including math, science, reading and chemistry!

Children between ages 8 -12 prepare 3-5 recipes PER DAY, in addition to arts, crafts, fitness circles and games!

Pitch Perfect & Improv Showcase
2021-05-29 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Act Too Presents: Pitch Perfect & Improv Showcase

A show performed by the youth of Act Too Players. ATP produces six to nine different shows a semester with performances at the historic Franklin Theatre. ​
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Act Too Presents: Be More Chill
2021-05-29 14:00 - 2021-05-30 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rated: PG 13 | Parents are encouraged to do their research about this show
Contemporary Musical | Length: Two Act with Intermission – Over 2 hours
The fan-favorite musical Be More Chill is a rocking new sci-fi musical about growing up, high school, and what we will do to get what we want.
Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.
Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players.
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Act Too Presents: Urinetown
2021-05-29 19:00 - 2021-05-30 14:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rated PG 13 | Satirical Comedy Musical
Length: Two Act with Intermission | 2hrs 20min
A side-splitting send-up of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.
Winner of three TONY Awards, three Outer Critic’s Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms.
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players.

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The Lynn Beal Big Band
2021-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, United States
Oaklands Mansion presents The Lynn Beal Big Band on the Lawn June 4, 2021
Join friends, neighbors and Oaklands’ members for an evening of jazz under the stars on the grounds of historic Oaklands Mansion. On Friday, June 4, 2021 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM The Lynn Beal Big Band will take stage on the front lawn of historic Oaklands Mansion that is nestled in Oaklands Park, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands. The grounds also include Maney Spring, as well as, heritage and native gardens.
Click here to learn more about this event!

Brew at the Zoo
2021-06-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Nashville Zoo welcomes all species of beer lovers to Brew at the Zoo, Friday, June 4, 2021, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM! Animals, live music, local food trucks and more than 80 craft beers are on tap at this unique after-hours event. Brew at the Zoo allows attendees to walk around and enjoy the zoo after hours while sampling an array of beers.
Brew at the Zoo features more than 45 craft breweries, 10+ food trucks, plus a curated selection of wines, ciders, seltzers and hard sodas. The event is 21 and up only.

Secret Garden Tea at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
2021-06-04 19:00 | TN
Spring is the season of blossoming flowers, tender unfurling tree leaves, and celebrations like Mother’s Day and graduation. It’s a time of renewal and new life, and what better way to herald its arrival than joining the Discovery Center for a Secret Garden Tea Party. This new event is a family-friendly extension of the organization’s signature fundraising event, the Secret Garden Party, which takes place in June.

Psychic Walk
2021-06-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrated psychic Deb Lantz is coming to Franklin, Tennessee for a walk through our historic district. She will share her impressions and give mini-readings as your Franklin Walking Tours guide provides historical context along the way.
Ms. Lantz (as seen on the Travel Channel, Discovery, LMN, etc.), reports she is already getting information meant for someone on this tour. Don’t miss your chance.

For details and booking, visit Franklinwalkingtours.com or call 615-604-7171.
Franklin Walking Tours is owned and operated by Franklin’s top-rated guide, Alicia King Marshall. Offering tours on history, crime, hauntings, or photo stop and custom private tours, you’ll find the perfect tour for you. Come take a walk with us through the storied streets of the South’s most charming town with the most scandalous past.

FT Live: Deborah Allen
2021-06-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Deborah Allen is one of those rare artists who forged their own path to success and ended up building a world-class career in the process. She has given country music and her loyal fans forty years of music and memories that will span a lifetime. Deborah is an extraordinarily talented singer, songwriter, producer and performer. Her songs have been recorded by LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, George Jones, Janie Fricke, John Conlee, Lori Morgan, Vern Gosdin, Joe Nichols, Isaac Hayes, Millie Jackson, Diana Ross, Sheena Easton, Fleetwood Mac and many more.
As an artist, Deborah has charted 14 singles in the Billboard Hot Country Charts and released 13 albums. Her hits include “I’ve Been Wrong Before,” “Heartache And A Half,” “I Hurt For You,” “Rock Me,” “If Your Not Gonna Love Me” and “Baby I Lied.” In some ways, “Baby I Lied” confirmed the idea that an artist could have success in different formats with the same song – a precedent that would prove to be years ahead of the crossover trends of today. “Baby I Lied” appealed to Country and Pop radio listeners, earning multiple BMI Million Air-Play Awards in the process and it also resulted in a pair of Grammy nominations for the Delta songstress – one as a vocalist and one as a songwriter. Deborah Allen has recorded duets with Jim Reeves, George Jones and is the only country artist to be produced by legendary pop/rock icon, Prince. This year marks Allen’s 40th Anniversary in country music and on June 5th, 2019 Deborah was honored with an Official Proclamation from Tennessee State Governor Bill Lee, announcing June 5th as a Day of Recognition to honor her artistry and career achievements.
Deborah is currently in the studio completing her new album, soon to be released on Audium-Nashville-BFD records.
Sponsored by Jackson National Life
Presented by Franklin Theatre Live
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Brentwood Summer Concert Series
2021-06-06 18:00 | Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
2021 Summer Concert Series, Including July 4th
Summers in Brentwood have always included Sunday night concerts at Crockett Park! We had to temporarily suspend concerts in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic ,but the 2021 Summer Concert Season will take place!
The season kicks off on June 6 with the Bicho Brothers, followed by Six Wire on June 20, Tim Akers and the Smoking Section on July 4thand Rubiks Groove to end out the summer on July 25.
The 2021 Summer Concert Series will mark the 32nd year for the annual concert series.
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