Downtown @ Dusk Returns Thursdays this Summer
The Downtown @ Dusk concert series will return to the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden for its 40th season. This year’s series will take place on Thursdays with four concerts from Thursday, July 6 through Thursday, July 27. Each week, watch as local performers light up the Downtown@Dusk stage with their musical talents from 6:30–8:30 pm. Downtown@Dusk concerts are free and will be held rain or shine in the garden.
JT’s Elektrik Blackout
Saxophonist Justin Tibbs is a versatile performer from Akron, Ohio. Justin participated in the visual and performing arts program at Firestone High School. Justin attended The University of Akron after graduating from Firestone High School in 2006, where he studied and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Communications Radio & TV, Public Relations, and Jazz Saxophone Studies.
Umojah Nation
Northeast Ohio’s inspirational reggae band, adopts its moniker from the Swahili word for unity–Umoja! While seeded in Jamaican roots and dancehall, Umojah Nation possesses an original style of reggae all its own. Led by the husband/wife duo, Tracey and Stefano are gifted singers and songwriters who craft songs with intelligent and thoughtful lyrics.
15 60 75 The Numbers Band
Kent’s avant-garde rock legends return for their 30th Downtown@Dusk! 15 60 75 The Numbers has been praised by almost every national music publication and several international publications since the beginning of their 50 years of live performances and recordings. Many fans are under the impression that the band remains obscure by choice. In fact, they have never been offered a contract from any recording company in the industry, ever.
Lisa Bella Donna
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival: Inlet Dance Theater/Member Appreciation Night
In celebration of the 50th anniversary season of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival and in conjunction with Membership Appreciation Night, Inlet Dance Theatre will perform with Djapo! Cultural Arts Institute and Pacific Paradise Entertainment for this exclusive Museum performance.
The Museum is a smoke-free environment. Thank you for leaving your pets, bikes, skateboards, sporting equipment, chalk, glass bottles, cans, coolers, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products including e-cigs at home.