2024

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Click here for short video clip from Song of the Open Road.

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.

Tuesday, August 20* at 7:00pm
History-on-a-Schtick & Honeywine

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.

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*Note this is a Tuesday performance

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

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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.

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