The Menus served up a feast of entertainment during Downtown LIVE last week on the patio at Darbys, but not before Francisco Roja whet the appetite of all the people ready to kick off the weekend early at the annual concert series.
In between appetizers and frosty beverages, players from the Capitol Square Kickball League sauntered over from the “People’s Lawn” to kick back before they kicked butt on the field. By the way, there’s still time to get a team together for the second course of kickball (registration closes on July 23).
Check out the video below to see for yourself what Capitol Square looks like on Thursday nights during the summer, and thanks go out to The Hyatt and WCBE 90.5 for their generous support.
It’s Thursday night! That’s right, the Downtown LIVE summer concert series returns this week with the unparalleled sounds of Conspiracy. Head to the Darbys Patio for happy hour starting at 4:30 p.m., enjoy opening tunes from Matt Munhall from 5 to 6 p.m., and then give a shout out to Rodney as Conspiracy takes the stage until 9 p.m.
Ever since Thursday night became the unofficial start of the weekend, revelers have been able to enjoy free outdoor concerts to celebrate a warm summer’s night downtown. If you want to date yourself, admit that you used to hit Rally in the Alley. Earlier this decade, the Rally was revitalized as Party on State. And for the past few years the revamped Downtown Live has offered a great way to unwind after work with food and drink specials and the best in local and regional bands.
This year’s line-up offers something for every musical taste. Each week a new band will hit the stage, including favorites such as The Menus, Reaganomics and Red Wanting Blue. You’ll also get to know a variety of opening acts, including Muhnall, Alex White and Francisco Rojas. While the tunes change weekly, the schedule stays the same (4:30 – 9 p.m.). So mark your calendars and plan to be a regular, this week through August 26.
Downtown LIVE also provides the soundtrack for the Capitol Square Kickball League. Players can kick butt during their games and then head over for some sustenance, be it liquid or solid, and a trip or two around the dance floor. (If you haven’t registered to play kickball, you’re not too late. Registration closes July 16, for Session II).
Summer’s here and the time is right for hot tunes and cold drinks downtown. We’ll see you at the Rally… the Party… at Downtown LIVE this and every Thursday night!
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