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Free Concerts on the Canal return Thursday night

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indiana Historical Society’s concerts on the canal return Thursday night.

The shows are all 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., except the Fourth of July show, which is 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The concerts are free, and people are encouraged to sit in the grassy area on the opposite side of the canal. Seats at tables closer to the fun area available for a fee. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and people can bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Here’s a list of this summer’s performances:

  • May 28: Endless Summer Band – ’60s and ’70s Rock
  • June 4: Twilite Nites Dance Orchestra – Big band and mix of current favorites
  • June 11: IUPUI: The Tides and Midwest Magi – Funk, reggae, classical, rock
  • June 18: Jenn Cristy – Pop and soul
  • June 25: The Woomblies – Popular Motown, soul and rock
  • July 2: Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon – Smooth jazz favorites, R&B and pop classics
  • July 4: Indianapolis Municipal Band (5 to 6:15 p.m.) – Patriotic tunes and marches
  • Naptown Boogie (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) – Dance and R&B favorites
  • July 9: Indy Nile – Eclectic mix of classic rock, funk and blues
  • July 16: Sunday Afternoon – Smooth, harmonic a cappella
  • July 23: IUPUI: David Mannell with Laura Hammer-Erhart and Becky Barton, with special guest John Alvarado – Classic guitar music of Spain and Latin America/Disney favorites
  • July 30: Living Proof – Pop, R&B and dance

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