Summertime and the listenin' is easy!
Music's playin' and a picnic's nearby.
Time to get out and enjoy some free music and an al fresco meal.
Zurca Circus Big Brass Band performing in the South Garden at the Prudential Center.
"Berklee Lunch Sessions"
The Prudential Center is hosting "Berklee Lunch Sessions"– a series of free concerts in the South Garden.
"Bring your lunch out to the South Garden and enjoy summer concerts featuring talented musicians from Berklee College of Music. Showcasing a variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, Americana, and singer/songwriter performances, Berklee Lunch Sessions will take place every Tuesday in July from noon – 1:30 p.m, with a rain date of the following Thursday."
2010 Concerts in the Courtyard Series
Another lunch option is at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square on Fridays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for Concerts in the Courtyard. This will run through August 27th.
"Enjoy a wide range of musical styles throughout the summer in one of the best-kept secret spaces in the city – the Boston Public Library’s courtyard. Talented musicians fill this lovely space every Friday afternoon."
City Hall and Christopher Columbus Park Concert Series
The city has a full schedule of concerts at these venues. Here's a link to the details.
Landmarks at the Shell
The Hatch Shell on the Esplanade that is....
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be performing at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade and in the neighborhoods all summer long. The Hatch Shell concerts are on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Check the schedule for dates and details.
Picnics can be a great way to entertain graciously, if you have the right supplies
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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2010 Penny Cherubino
