By WKTV Staff
deborah@wktv.org
Live music is back at Blandford Nature Center! Music and nature-lovers of all ages are encouraged to come enjoy a night of live music outdoors with their friends and family.
This year’s single-day Bands at Blandford Outdoor Concert will feature The Caribbean Soul Experience on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, in Grand Rapids.
The Caribbean Soul Experience will be joined by Phlox, a local youth band who will open the show from 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. The members of Phlox are students from Red Rose Music Lab, whose mission is to empower developing children through instrumental exploration, band forming, and vocal training.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and to unwind with an adult beverage or soda and a picnic meal on this warm summer night. Beer from Brewery Vivant will be available for purchase along with food from El Caribe Food Truck. This family-friendly event will also include activities such as face painting, glitter tattoos, bubbles, games, and more.
“This concert is all about connecting people to nature through music,” said Community Outreach Manager, Katie Clouse. “It’s different from the educational, youth-focused programming we regularly offer. This is a more relaxed opportunity for people of all ages and outdoor experience levels to enjoy nature.”
In an effort to make the series more accessible, this year’s concert series is sponsored by two local businesses: Westside Social Tavern and Brewery Vivant.
“We wanted to ensure our ticket prices were affordable so more people in our community could attend,” Clouse continued. “We’re really grateful for these two sponsors who helped us lower the price of tickets for another year with their generous donations.”
Tickets are $12 for non-members, $8 for members, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online before the concert, or guests may purchase tickets at the door. Pre-registration is not required to attend.
To learn more about the band or purchase tickets, attendees can visit Blandford’s website at: blandfordnaturecenter.org
