100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-895-4400
www.burnsville.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2015
Fax:952-895-4404
Contact:
Marty Doll
Communications Coordinator
952-895-4402
CONCERTS, MOVIES AND FUN SCHEDULED FOR
BURNSVILLE PARKS THIS SUMMER
Burnsville residents are invited to catch a concert, see a movie or attend a great festival this summer in
Burnsville. All events are free and open to the public. For event updates and cancelation notices call the
Recreation Hotline at 952-895-4507 or visit the City's Facebook and Twitter pages.
Wednesday in the Park Concerts: Civic Center Park, 75 Civic Center Parkway, 7 p.m.
Sponsored by District 191 Community Education and the City of Burnsville.
June 24:
July 1:
July 8:
July 15:
July 23:
July 29:
Aug. 5:
Riverside Swing Band (1930s and 40s swing)
The Whitesidewalls (doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll)
My Sweet Patootie (modern vaudeville, roots and ragtime)
Tricia & the Toonies (music, skits, puppets and audience participation)
Dakota Valley Summer Pops and Chorale
High Country (rockin' country)
Remembering the King (an Elvis tribute featuring Steve Marcio)
Thursday Rockin’ Readers: Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., 11 a.m.
Prior to Rockin’ Lunch Hour Concerts, elementary principals from Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School
District 191 will read some great books to kids. Sponsored by District 191 and the City of Burnsville.
June 11:
June 18:
June 25:
July 9:
July 16:
July 23:
July 30:
Aug. 6:
Aug. 13:
Cindy Amoroso (Assistant Superintendent)
Tom Umhoefer (Director, 191 Community Education)
Elizabeth Vaught (Principal, E. Neill)
Joe Gothard (Superintendent)
Erika Nesvig (Principal, Harriet Bishop)
Drew Goeldner & Jeff Nepsund (Principals, Sky Oaks & MW Savage)
Lyle Bomsta & Jon Bonneville (Principals, W. Byrne & Hidden Valley)
Barbara Borer & Kristine Black (Principals, Rahn & Gideon Pond)
Brad Robb & Shannon McParland (Principals, Vista View & Sioux Trail)
City of Burnsville Press Release
Page 2 – Summer Concerts/Movies
Thursday Rockin’ Lunch Hour Concerts: Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave., noon
Geared toward preschool-aged audiences.
June 11:
June 18:
June 25:
July 2:
July 9:
July 16:
July 23:
July 30:
Aug. 6:
Aug. 13:
Bob the Beachcomber
Kidz Dance
Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam!
NO SHOW
Taco Tuesday
Kidz Dance
(sponsored by Thrivent Financial)
Sticks and Tones
Storytelling: Songs, Puppets and Games
Spin Zone Jugglers
The Splatter Sisters
Friday Night "Flicks on the Bricks": Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave.
Seating at 7:30 p.m. – show begins at dusk
Free movies at Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City.
June 5:
June 19:
July 10:
July 24:
Aug. 7:
Aug. 21:
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG)
Part of I Love Burnsville Week's Friday Fest
(sponsored by New Horizon Academy)
Maleficent (PG)
Bears (G)
Earth to Echo (PG)
Finding Nemo (G)
Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)
Heart of the City Music in the Park – Sunday Night Concerts:
Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Ave. 7 p.m.
Sponsored by New Spaces and King and Companies.
June 28:
July 5:
July 12:
July 19:
July 26:
Aug. 2:
Lee Engele and Reynold Philipsek (jazz)
Smorgasboard (polka)
Northern Winds Band (symphonic band)
Xibaba (Brazilian, jazz and world music)
Dirty Shorts Brass Band (New Orleans style brass band)
The Mancouche Jazz Hot Club (jazz)
For more information visit www.burnsville.org/events.
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