Mostly Music in the Park
The Mercer Island Arts Council returns for its 33rd year of summer outdoor concerts this July! This series brings an eclectic mix of musical talents to Mercerdale Park each year. Round up your friends and family, pack a picnic, and meet us in the park on Thursday nights starting on July 11.
Thursdays, July 11-August 15 | Mercerdale Park | FREE and fun for ALL ages!
Pre-concert activities at 6 pm, live music at 7 pm
July 11: Duende Libre – High-Energy Jazz with Global Influences & a Local Connection
July 18: Donovan Keith - Soul Pop Sensation from Austin
July 25: Jessica Lynne - Pure Country Gold
August 1: Joe Blue & the Roof Shakers - East Coast Classic Rock with West Coast Vibes
August 8: Motus - Musical Mix of Horns, Harmonies, & Grooves
August 15: Filé Gumbo – Swamp Rockin’ Boogie
Scroll through the gallery below for images of this season's performers.
Each year, the Arts Council partners with the Mercer Island Visual Arts League to select local artwork for promotional materials like posters and flyers. For 2019, the Arts Council selected The Hills Fill My Heart with Music by Zeynep Banu Alev.
Look for Zeynep’s vibrant artwork on promotional materials when you’re out and about this spring and summer! And don't forget to stop by the Arts Council and Parks & Recreation booth at each concert to pick up your own MMIP poster.
Join us for fun activities before the show.
This year we’re partnering with local organizations to bring you even more fun for all ages. Arrive early for arts activities, games, and more at 6 pm!
Weekly Activities
Hands-on Artmaking
Meet us at the Mercer Island Center for the Arts sponsor tent for arts activities coordinated by Arts4All, a welcoming group of local artists, educators, and residents creating and promoting arts events, conversations, and opportunities on Mercer Island. Supplies and direction will be provided. Many thanks to MICA and Arts4All for providing these activities each week.
Interested in leading or assisting with an art activity? Sign up here to volunteer your energy and expertise!
Lawn Games
Get active before the show by playing lawn games set up by Parks & Recreation staff.
New Seasons Giveaway
Stop by the Parks & Recreation tent each week and enter to win a Local Washington Wine gift basket provided by New Seasons Market (valued at $100). We'll announce the winners at the end of the concert; you don't need to be present to win but do need to be 21 or older.
Special Activities
Mercer Island Musician Showcase
Mercer Island is filled with musical talent, so we've invited a few artists to perform opening acts throughout the summer. Enjoy a brief acoustic performance by these artists before the headliners take the stage.
Chinese Calligraphy on July 11
We welcome the Mercer Island Chinese Association to the concert with Duende Libre on Thursday, July 11. Learn your Chinese name, and write it in Chinese Calligraphy on a pretty Chinese-style bookmark.
Performances and Creative Drama with YTN on July 18 and August 8
Youth Theatre Northwest brings their summer productions to the park during the series! See a sneak peek of a different show in July and August:
Take an adventure inside a world inspired by The Little Mermaid and The Monkey King with Creative Drama led by a YTN Teaching Artist. Meet unusual characters, solve tricky problems, and visit magical places – all we need is imagination! Best for ages 3-8. Parents are welcome to play too!
Live Broadcast on August 8
Mercer Island High School's 889 The Bridge joins us for a remote broadcast of Motus on Thursday, August 8. Stop by the radio tent to see Joe Bryant and his talented students in action. Can't make the concert? Tune your radio to 88.9 FM or listen live online from anywhere around the world.
More information about other pre-concert activities coming soon.
Thank you supporters!
Producing free programs like Mostly Music in the Park relies on grants, sponsorships, and promotional support. Many thanks to the following organizations for supporting this year’s series:
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Duende Libre plays the Mostly Music in the Park stage on Thursday, July 11, at 7 pm.
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Donovan Keith rocks the Mostly Music in the Park stage on Thursday, July 18, at 7 pm.
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Dance with Jessica Lynne at Mostly Music in the Park on Thursday, July 25, at 7 pm.
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Enjoy Joe Blue & the Fabulous Roof Shakers at Mostly Music in the Park on Thursday, August 1, at 7 pm.
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Groove with Motus at Mostly Music in the Park on Thursday, August 8, at 7 pm.
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The 2019 Mostly Music in the Park series closes with swamp rockin' boogie by File Gumbo. Meet us at Mercerdale on Thursday, August 15, at 7 pm.
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Stay in the know about Mostly Music in the Park with our 2019 poster, featuring the artwork of MIVAL artist Zeynep Banu Alev! Pick up a poster at the Community Center any time or the Parks & Recreation concert booth each week.
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