Music in the Park
Kiwanis Club of Rochester Celebrates 35 years as Host to the Music in the Park Concert Series at the Rochester Municipal Park – photo by Michael Dwyer
Music in the Park returns to the Rochester Municipal Park Thursday, June 19, at the Bebout Municipal Park Band Shell. The band shelter is new this year. Designed and built to accommodate the music groups that perform on Thursday nights, the shelter is a beautiful wood construction. It stands out and it will certainly be a desired venue for many summer functions.
Bebout Municipal Park Band Shell
The New, Bebout Municipal Park Band Shell in Rochester – photo by Michael Dwyer
Made possible from a generous gift from the Barbara J. Bebout Trust, the shelter replaces the previous stage area for the Kiwanis Club six-week concert series. “Barbara’s gift is in memory of her father, Lewis Rexford Bebout. He was a 1917 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, and settled in Rochester after his service as an enlisted officer in the Army. After returning from World War I, Lewis opened his law practice on Main Street above the old Hills Theater,” states the dedication plaque on the new shelter. Barbara “enjoyed the simple beauty of walking in the park, and was especially delighted with the Music in the Park performances.”
The 2014 Line-up
The shows run from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of Rochester has hosted the event for 35 years. Since the beginning, Jeff LaDuke, owner of Stoney Creek Studios, has been the sound engineer. Here is the line-up for this summer:
The Smokin’ 45s Rock and Blues Revue, a Michigan Band based in Rochester, Perform June 26 at the Music in the Park Concert Series
June 19, Ron Coden, Family Variety Show with Comedy and Music
June26, Smokin 45’s Rock and Blues Revue, Decades of Familiar Tunes
July 3, The Windbreakers, Classic Rock and Island Music
July 10, Michele’ Ramo, World Jazz Artist
July17, Toppermost, Beatles Tribute Band
July 24, The Millionaires, Jump Blues and Swing Band
In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the nearby Kiwanis Pavilion. The pavilion also sells snacks and refreshments during the show. Restrooms are also within walking distance and parking is free.
For information about Stoney Creek Studios, email Jeff LaDuke at stnycreek@aol.com
The Kiwanis Club of Rochester could not be reached for comment by publication deadline; however, additional information is available at their Facebook Page.
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