Upcoming 'Summer on the Plaza' Events

Hennepin County Public Affairs proudly presents Summer on the Plaza thru August.  Enjoy musicians, actors, dancers, educators and more from Noon to 1:00pm on select weekdays on the North Plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center.

Wednesday, August 14
Sheridan Zuther is an opera trained singer who sings in a wide range of genres from country to musical theatre and from cabaret to jazz.  This performance will be a tribute to the songs of Bette Midler.
 
Thursday, August 15 
Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers who educate the public about a variety of horticulture topics.  This session:  What to plant in the Fall, ideas for pumpkins and squash, and Fall cleanup.

Friday, August 16
The Rising Sun is a group of 13 Japanese children who dance traditional Japanese folk dance and sing traditional Japanese songs.

Thursday, August 22
The Satin Dolls & Company are a senior tap dancing performance group.  They entertain throughout the Twin Cities and are also the Senior Dance Team for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx professional basketball teams.

Friday, August 23
Righteous Might is a four-piece original rock band with melodic tunes and introspective thought provoking lyrics.

Wednesday, August 28
Pride of the Prairie is a father daughter bluegrass/old time music duo with plenty of energy!  Their main instruments are guitar, mandolin and harmonica, but they also work in some banjo and Appalachian clogging.

Thursday, August 29
Lehamore-Hudson is a two-man guitar band playing instrumental music in the Americana style - Blues, Rock, Country, Latin and other various styles in their own original music form.

Friday, August 30
Kevin Vincal is a solo dance performer adding life, through movement, to positive music lyrics.