“M.B. Stoddard having proposed to build a Pavilion at Gypsy Hill Park, for the amount of $1615 on motion of Mr. Tams for the following resolution was unanimously adopted on a call of the roll (Ayes 11-Nays 0) Resolved that the bid of M.B. Stoddard of $1615 for the erection of the Park Pavilion be accepted - and the committee on Public Grounds and Buildings be authorized to proceed with the work and the cost thereof be paid from the contingent fund” (From Staunton City Council Minutes in the Fall of 1890)
Mondays: Stonewall Brigade Band The Stonewall Brigade Band plays on Monday nights at 8pm. For more information: www.stonewallbrigadeband.com
June 4: Opening Concert June 11: Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Port Republic June 18: Flag Day Concert June 25:“Concert in the Park” June 30:Charlottesville Community Band Festival: nTelos Pavilion, Cville 10:20 a.m. July 2: Joint Concert with 29th Army Band, Va. Army National Guard-the Sounds of America July 9: “Concert in the Park” July 16: “Kids Concert in the Park” with guest Ronald McDonald July 23: Christmas in July Concert July 30: “Concert in the Park” August 6: “British Band Classics I” featuring Holst’s First Suite August 13: “British Band Classics II” featuring Vaughan Williams’ Folk Song Suite August 20: “British Band Classics III” featuring Holst’s Second Suite August 27: “Best of the Season” Voted on by audience emails from our web site
Tuesdays: Praise in the Park
10th Anniversary Celebration hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday nights starting at 7pm. For more information: www.lindenheightsbc/PIP.htm
July 10: Nikki Headley & Southern Grace July 17: 6:30pm Teen Night with Free Pizza July 24: Jonathan King & Fidelis & Spirit Led July 31: Calvary Baptist & The Finneys Aug 7: Children’s Hour & The Crestman Aug 14: Doyle Moats & Counterpoint Aug 21: Emma Leigh & Heaven’s Mountain Aug 28: Sierra Losh & Crossroads Baptist
Wednesdays: Bluegrass in the Park
Hosted by Staunton Parks & Recreation and held on Wednesday nights starting at 7pm. For more information: staunton.va.us/recreation
July 11: Hound Dog Hill, Karl Shifflett and Big Country July 18: Page County Ramblers, Big Country Blue Grass July 25: Frog Pond Pickers, Darren Beachley Band August 1: James River Cutups, Little Roy and Lizzy Show August 8: No Opening Band, Flattbroke and High Ground August 15: Grassy Ridge Bluegrass Band, Larry Stephenson Band August 22: Last Minute Band, Heather Berry and Tony August 29: West Wind Bluegrass Band, “In the Tradition”
Thursdays: Jazz in the Park Held on Thursday nights starting starting at 8pm.
July 5: Robert Jospe & Inner Rhythm July 12: Quatro Na Bossa July 19: Le Hotclub de Biglick July 26: Just Jazzin’ August 2: Vince Lewis Quintet August 9: Emmy St. James Quartet August 16: Julius Pittman & the Revival August 23: The Rhythmasters August 30: Funk 45
Fridays: Family Night Flix Series
This is an adaptation of the popular Friday Nite Flix series. All movies will be family oriented and held on Friday nights. Food and snacks will be available each night for purchase. All movies start at dusk between 8:30pm and 9:15pm. Weather cancellation line is (540) 332-3947.
June 1: Dolphin Tale June 15: Cars 2 July 13: Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn July 27: The Muppets August 10: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked August 24: Happy Feet Two above
(L-R) first bandstand built in 1891, third bandstand built in 1940