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Long Grove beginning free summer Music in the Park at Covered Bridge Park
The historic covered bridge in Long Grove has become the backdrop for a new free summer music series. 'Music in the Park' runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Covered Bridge Park, June 5-July 31. 'We're always about giving back to the community,' said Dave Gayton, vice president and marketing chairperson of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, which is sponsoring the series. 'We thought by offering live music in a relaxing and friendly environment, it would be what people are looking for to do on a nice summer night.' They chose the Covered Bridge Park as the setting because the Covered Bridge 'is our signature piece and very iconic and historic,' Gayton said. In choosing performers, they focused on local talent, Gayton indicated. They also looked for diverse styles of music. 'We want to appeal to a broad audience,' Gayton explained. The series began on June 5 with the vocal/guitar trio Toe Tappers, featuring Ken Kuhn, Mitchell Marcus, and Paul Hilderbrand. The group plays music from different decades, as well as some of songwriter Kuhn's original songs. Kuhn was particularly excited that his group inaugurated the concert series because of his close ties to Long Grove. 'It's such an honor,' Kuhn said. 'I have played in Long Grove before, and I had such wonderful experiences. It turned out to be a wonderful and magical evening.' Kuhn said that he grew up in the Long Grove area, in a place that was then called Farmington, which is now part of Kildeer. 'I went to Long Grove Community Church as a young boy and my parents were both in the choir at the church,' Kuhn said. 'And my wife and I, 31-1/2 years ago, were married in Long Grove Community Church.' The town is also where Kuhn got his first job as an eighth-grader, washing dishes at Long Grove Tavern. 'I have a lot of fond, sentimental memories of Long Grove,' Kuhn said. 'For me to play there as an adult is a real dream come true.' Gayton reported that they were pleased with the turnout of about 40 people at the first concert. 'For being right out of the gate, we thought that was fantastic,' he said. 'People loved it. They especially loved the environment. One group brought out a whole big picnic.' The concert series continues on June 12 with singer-songwriter Nicole Nystrom performing with her three-piece country band. 'I'm going to do a mixture of classic country covers and then original music,' Nystrom said. There's sure to be a diverse selection of music because, Nystrom reported, 'I love the fact that we have band members from different genres. We have a lot of country to Americana sounds with a western-bluesy flair.' Nystrom revealed that she creates songs about the simple country life. 'I write a lot of songs out with my horses or when I'm driving my truck,' she said. 'I love the storytelling part of songwriting.' Her songs cover a diverse range of topics, including love and heartbreak. That topic comes up in 'Hearts First,' a single that's out now. She has also written some faith-based songs, including some about 'the hardships I've gone through in life and how God has helped me through those,' she said. Some of Nystrom's songs, like 'Casualty,' are about bad guys who don't treat women right. She has also co-written songs with other songwriters in Nashville. The singer-songwriter said that her audiences seem to react the most when the character sings a love song she wrote—about a guy's relationship with his truck! The Long Grove audiences will also hear classic numbers of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and others. Nystrom indicated that she enjoys performing outdoor concerts. 'I think it brings a really fun, family-friendly feel,' she explained. The series continues on June 19 with Bluewater Creek from Lake County playing folk, country, and rock 'n' roll covers and originals. The July 10 concert will feature Lake Zurich singer and musician Bill Uhler, who is known for his high-energy shows. There will be Nashville-style rhythm and blues and country rock on July 17 when singer-songwriter and guitarist Colin Cimmarusti performs. He frequently performs locally including in Barrington, Long Grove, Crystal Lake, and Cary. The July 24 concert will feature the Big Sky Acoustic Duo playing bluegrass, blues, and roots-infused covers. The series concludes on July 31 with L&M Experience performing eclectic acoustic covers and original songs. For more details about the concerts, visit
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
More improvements coming to Princeton City Park
princeton — A number of improvements are coming to Princeton City Park this year, officials said Friday. Chris Mabe, marketing and public relations director for the city of Princeton, said the planned projects are to enhance safety and improve the park's appearance and usability for special events. Mabe outlined the planned improvements, along with work that has already been completed, in a statement released by the city. According to Mabe, the projects planned for later this year at city park include plans to install underpinning to the park's stage, renovations and a relocation of the pool's concession stand, and the installation of a new sound system at the pool. Mabe said those upgrades are scheduled to begin soon. 'These continued improvements make the Princeton City Park and pool a welcoming destination for visitors to spend time outdoors through activities such as swimming, walking, hiking, disc golf, and live performances,' Mabe said in the statement. The work planned for later this spring is in addition to a number of upgrades that were already completed last year. The 2024 improvements included the addition of a new ADA-compliant restroom facility at the park, which has now been completed. The new restrooms are located next to the stage and the ADA playground. New sound equipment and lighting were also installed on the park's multi-use stage, which will be put to use for the upcoming Music in the Park summer concert series. Mabe said other improvements that were completed last year at city park included repairs to the rock walkway, the installation of a new diving board at the pool, the extension and paving of the handicap parking area, the installation of wooden bollards in the parking areas, enhancements to the 18-hole disc golf course, and the removal of fallen trees, brush, and debris. Contact Charles Owens at cowens@
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Schubert Club unveils 2025-26 season, including its Music in the Park Series
For more than 125 years, the Schubert Club has brought globally renowned classical musicians to Minnesota, a tradition that will continue in its 2025-26 season. The season features a slate of five performances in its International Artist Series at the Ordway Concert Hall. It will also bring back its more intimate chamber music program, Music in the Park, hosted at St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ. The featured artist for the 2025–26 season is British baritone Roderick Williams, who will host activities during the season for his residence, including a masterclass for students. He will also host a public performance with pianist Iain Burnside on Nov. 13 featuring a program that includes the world premiere of work by the Minneapolis-based composer Libby Larsen. Here's what else the season will bring to the Twin Cities. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Oct. 28–29Across two concerts, the French pianist will perform Maurice Ravel's complete piano works. Roderick Williams with Iain Burnside, Nov. 13 Garrick Ohlsson and Richard O'Neill, Feb. 6–7, 2026Ohlsson makes a return to St. Paul with the Grammy-winning violist Richard O'Neill. They'll perform works by Franz Schubert and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pablo Ferrández, March 18–19, 2026The 33-year-old cellist has performed alongside some of the most recognizable names in classical music, such as Anne-Sophie Mutter and Martha Argerich. He will take to the stage alone, performing a pair of cello suites by J.S. Bach as well as solo cello suites by Benjamin Britten and Gaspar Cassadó. Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI, April 16, 2026Savall, a revered performer and presenter of early music, will be joined by his ensemble, Hespérion XXI, for a program titled "Un Mar de Músicas (A Sea of Music)." While the program has yet to be unveiled, it's described as "a dialogue with the music of Africa, America, and the Caribbean," including works by Gaspar Fernandes, Diego Duron, Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, Felip Olivelles, and Santiago de Murcia. This series of concerts all take place on Sundays at 4 p.m. at 2129 Commonwealth Ave. David Finckel, Wu Han and Benjamin Beilman, Oct. 5This trio is making a return appearance with the Schubert Club and will perform a program of two Schubert piano trios. The Danish String Quartet, Nov. 23The quartet returns following their fondly remembered 2021 performance of all 15 Beethoven string quartets. This time, they come bearing quartets Alfred Schnittke and Dmitri Shostakovich. Nathan Amaral, Feb. 15, 2026The Brazilian violinist is joined by pianist Alice Chenyang Xu. The program has yet to be announced. Le Consort, March 15, 2026The early music ensemble's program combines well-loved pieces and music that is less often performed. Their March performance will include pieces by Georg Philipp Telemann, Bach, and others. The Miró Quartet, April 12, 2026The popular quartet will be joined by saxophonist Steven Banks for a unique program that includes the Minnesota premiere of Banks' "What's Old is New," as well as an inspired pairing of work by Hildegard of Bingen and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, who recently performed at the Walker Art Center with the percussion quartet Sō Percussion.
