Big Sky’s al fresco music showcase takes over Len Hill Park
There’s been no shortage of outdoor live music thanks to the Arts Council of Big Sky’s annual Music in the Mountains series at Center Stage in Len Hill Park. Running through September 8th, enjoy weekly Thursday night concerts and 11th annual Bravo! Big Sky Classical Music Festival as well as a performance from Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. All of these performances are free and open to the public.
The popular series is again presenting a variety of genres to appeal to all tastes. From blues to classical, Americana to funk and soul, this summer will surely be another memorable one in Big Sky.
The series continues in August with Grammy-nominated blues group Southern Avenue with Dammit Lauren! on Aug. 4th; the funky southern soul of Tommy Castro & the Painkillers with the Madeleine Hawthorne Band on Aug. 11th; a night of psychedelic soul rock with Caitlin Krisko & the Broadcast with Amanda Stewart on August 18th; the purposeful funk-soul of The Nth Power with Jennifer Hartswick and the Vibe Quartet on August 25th; front-porch Americana of The Last Revel with Moonlight Moonlight September 1st; and tribute all-stars Pinky & the Floyd to close out the season on September 8th.
In addition, the 11th annual Bravo! Big Sky Music Festival, with special guests Abigail Kent and the Rhythm Future Quartet, will take place August 5th and 6th. A free performance of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will take place in the Town Center Plaza on August 8th, and the sixth annual Mountainfilm in Big Sky event caps the summer September 9th–11th.
The family friendly events take place at Center Stage in Len Hill Park, one of the best outdoor venues in the state, right in the heart of Big Sky. The park opens at 6pm each week, and there will be food and beverage vendors (including alcohol) and a free arts activity tent for kids. Music typically starts at 6:30pm with an opening band but please check the Arts Council website for more details on these events. These free community concerts have been a staple in Big Sky for nearly 15 years, and this summer should add to a lengthy list of established artists that have thrilled Big Sky audiences every week.
For more information on the summer lineup and to check out what other events the Arts Council has going on, please visit www.bigskyarts.org. •
