IllUSION. OUTSIDE. LIVE at Lyndale Gardens
2024
The Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens
ILLUSION’s FREE Joyful Summer Series
returns to the
Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens
(6400 Lyndale Avenue South).
Season Schedule*
July 17 to August 28, 2024
Wednesday evenings
For weather reschedules, please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for posted changes. Weather decisions are generally made by 4:30pm on the day of performance.
*Performers and schedules subject to change.
Prudence Johnson and Yazmin
Wednesday, July 17 at 7:00pm
Prudence Johnson and Yazmin
Twin Cities vocalist Prudence Johnson proudly joins pianist/singer/songwriter Yazmin and her powerhouse Latin-jazz trio Beat Zero to kick off our 2024 Lyndale Garden Series with a mix of poignant songwriting and infectious Latin American rhythms.
Yazmin - singer-songwriter-artist-dancer-music & dance instructor-travel guide
Click here to watch a short clip of sights and sounds from the performance.
Dan Chouinard, Kevin Kling, and Simone Perrin
Wednesday, July 24 at 7:00pm
Kevin Kling, Simone Perrin, and Dan Chouinard
It is a tradition to invite Kevin Kling, his favorite chanteuse Simone Perrin, and fellow storyteller Dan Chouinard to Lyndale Gardens with stories and music to lighten our hearts and souls.
Click here for a short clip of sights and sounds from this performance.
Aimee K. Bryant and Sistet
Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00pm
Rescheduled Thursday, August 1 1t 7pm
Give Get Sistet
with Aimee K. Bryant and ensemble
Aimee K. Bryant brings an expandable, improvisational chorus of Black women and non-binary artists based in the Twin Cities with ties around the world. Using a cappella singing and vocal improvisation, Give Get Sistet sing with great generosity and daring, the music they make is unlike any other ensemble you’ve heard.
Dane Stauffer Song of the Open Road
Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00pm
Song of the Open Road
with Dane Stauffer, David Lohman, Kris Stauffer, and Matt Nielson.
Join Dane Stauffer, David Lohman (keyboards), Kris Stauffer (bass), and Matt Nielson (percussion) for a swinging, rocking, reflective night to salute the endless American fascination with the open road. Songs and stories from Johnny Cash to Nat King Cole, Joni Mitchell to Roger Miller, John Steinbeck to Jack Kerouac.
Dan Chouinard, LIVE at Lyndale Gardens 2023
Special Reschedule Sunday, August 18 at 2:00pm
Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00pm
Growing Up Richfield
with Dan Chouinard, Patty Peterson, Denny Malmberg
Dan Chouinard is familiar to many as a pianist, accordionist, storyteller, and writer of shows for public radio, clubs, and theater. Did you know he grew up in Richfield in the '60s and '70s? Join Dan and two other stellar Richfield musicians, both from legendary musical families – vocalist-radio host Patty Peterson and performer-educator Denny Malmberg as they walk us through their Richfield baby boomer childhoods and share stories about the people, places, and songs that inspired them.
History- on- a -Schtick -- Bonni Allen, Aimee K. Bryant and Jim Robinson during performances at the Minnesota State Fair.(photo credit Jessica Hackner)
Tuesday, August 20* at 7:00pm
History-on-a-Schtick & Honeywine
Honeywine - Dorian Chalmers, Dennis Curley, and Becky Schlegel
A show usually only seen at the State Fair, with appearances by Betty Crocker, Paul Bunyan, and The Dough Boy comes to Richfield. The Minnesota History Center and the State Fair Foundation commissioned this musicale in 2015 and it has been entertaining Minnesota State Fairgoers ever since. Written and directed by longtime ILLUSION Artistic Associate Beth Gilleland with musical direction by Kevin Dutcher, featuring Bonni Allen, Aimee K. Bryant, Ricky Morisseau, and Jim Robinson. Hear the “Ten Thousand Lake Polka,” watch Betty Crocker host a quiz show with Minnesota icons, and listen to Paul Bunyan’s sweetheart Lucette sing “It’s All About Paul.”
Plus, Honeywine an all-original trio Dorian Chalmers, Becky Schlegel, and Dennis Curley step on the stage to share their pure, sweet Americana sound.
Click here to check out some tunes from Honeywine.
*Note this is a Tuesday performance
Malamanya, LIVE at Lyndale Gardens 2023
Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30pm*
Malamanya
The return of our favorite Afro-Caribbean Band with music for your Dancing Soul.
Malamanya | Vintage Afro-Latin Music
*Note the earlier start time
Admission to the performances is free.
All performances are at the Amphitheater
6400 Lyndale Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota
The Amphitheater is not visible from Lyndale Avenue but can be seen behind the Lakewinds Co-op on the shores of Richfield Lake. Parking available on site and nearby streets.
Signs will be posted on the day of performances to assist patrons in finding their way.
Seating will be first come, first served. There will be no ticket registration or reservations. The site is handicapped - accessible.
For weather reschedules, please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for posted changes. Weather decisions are generally made by 4:30pm on the day of performance.
COVID procedures may change for each performance based on our performers’ needs and state guidelines.
Sponsors
The Cornerstone Group
Fran & Barb Davis | Jonna Kosalko
MN States Art Board Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment