Summer nights just got even better in Sewanee this year with the launch of an exciting change to our regular series: Musical Nights in the Park weekly, all during the month of July. This family-friendly event is set to take place every week beginning with the Thursday, July 3 Street Dance and then the following Fridays July 11, July 18 and July 25, offering a fun-filled evening for residents and visitors alike.

Starting at 7 p.m., Musical Nights in the Park will feature live music from local artists, a variety of delicious food and drinks from local restaurants serving up mouth-watering snacks and meals. Please bring your fur babies.

“We’re excited to change things up a little this year to our regular Friday Nights in the Park and bring the community together for a whole month of concerts and of fun and laughter,” said event organizer SBA President Kim Butters and event planner, John Goodson. “We hope to see people of all ages coming out to enjoy the live music, tasty treats, and exciting activities we have planned.”

Musical Nights in the Park will be at the beautiful downtown Sewanee Angel Park, located in Sewanee. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring along picnic blankets and chairs to relax and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. University Avenue will be closed to traffic to ensure everyone’s safety.

The events will kick off Thursday, July 3, with Utopia, Friday, July 11, with the band Round Trip, Friday, July 18, with Stagger Moon and wrap up on Friday, July 25, with Shine/Roll’n 7’s.

Please note the Street Dance will begin at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 3, in Angel Park, with food vendors and all-around family fun.

For more information on Musical Nights in the Park visit the website <sewaneevillage.com> or follow us on social media #sewaneevillage #sewaneeangelpark. For information on the Sewanee Fourth Celebration go to <http://www.sewanee4thofjuly.or...;, #sewanee4th, or see page 10 in this issue.