2nd Street Stage will celebrate summer with free concerts in Downtown Park Rapid from June 13th to August 15th. “People tell us they look forward all year long to these special nights that celebrate summer, time to reconnect with friends, and enjoy some great music. Just remember to bring a chair!” The beer garden opens at 5pm for a social hour, time to meet social hour sponsors and buy this year’s collectible button for $2 off of beverages at the beer garden. Social hour and band sponsors offer a variety of activities and give aways as well as a prize at the end of the evening to someone with a lucky ticket. Bands are chosen for their musicianship and stage presence, and to represent various musical genres including modern bluegrass, rock ‘n roll, soul, blues, Cajun, pop, and even classic country. Many of the bands have played at First Avenue and other venues in the Twin Cities and/or a part of the Duluth music scene. For more information about all of the bands, please visit www.parkrapidsdowntown.com/events