THURSDAYS, 6/20-8/1: Concerts in the Park

Enjoy the best of summer at the annual City of Falls Church Concerts in the Park series on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from June 20 through August 1, with a special performance as part of the City’s Fourth of July festivities. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy free performances by local musicians. Each concert also features local artists and their artwork. Concerts are held atCherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave.), with the exception of the July 4th installment, which will be held at George Mason High School (7124 Leesburg Pike); all are free to the public. In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St.). For more information, call 703-248-5077 (TTY 711).

The concerts are sponsored by the City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society (VPIS). The full schedule is available at www.fallschurchva.gov/Concerts.

2013 Lineup:

June 20             Falls Church Concert Band (concert music)

June 27             Mike Thornton & Project Natale (jazz)

July 4               The Apple Core at 4th of July Celebration (Beatles cover band)

July 11              Lu and the Blues Crew (blues and more from GMHS graduates)

July 18              Andrew Acosta and the New Old Time String Band (American roots)

July 25              Mama Tried with Randy Barrett and Dede Wyland (bluegrass)

August 1           Tom Nichols and Dan Chadburn (singer-songwriters)

For more information, visit www.fallschurchva.gov/Concerts