Mondays in the Park
Free concerts of folk and ethnic music and dance are presented on Monday evenings in July and August in front of the Chase Home Museum in the middle of Liberty Park (enter from 900 South or 1300 South at about 600 East in Salt Lake City). Started in 1987, Mondays in the Park has featured performances from various cultural communities living in Utah and showcased native, ethnic and occupational heritage. Mondays in the Park is presented by Excellence in the Community and Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
2011 Concert Series Performers
We thank all of the performers and audience members who participated in the 2011 Concert Series!
July 11 |
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ShanahyShanahy performs songs and instrumental tunes from the British Isles, primarily Scotland and Ireland augmented by contemporary compositions. At the core of Shanahy is the special sound of the Scottish Lowland Bagpipes, a rare instrument, joined by fiddles, highland pipes, whistles, flutes, bodhran (Irish drum), guitars and vocals. The musicians of Shanahy include nationally touring artists Kate MacLeod, Mark Hazel, Andrew Morrill and Bronwen Beecher. |
July 18 |
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Los Hermanos de los AndesCome listen to the majestic sounds of Andean pipes and drums as Los Hermanos de Los Andes, performs traditional Andean and Peruvian music using instruments dating back to the Incan civilization. Since 1989 they have traveled throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Europe and Asia. Their recent album is titled Mi Desventura. |
August 1 |
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Island TimeThe Island Time II Band plays a variety of music but with an authentic Polynesian vibe. The band started in Gardena and Carson California and has performed throughout the United States and Canada including involvement with the Polynesian Cultural Center, International Market Place, Duke Kahanamoku's and Don the Beachcomber's. Island Time II has been involved in many cultural celebrations, and leader Frank Fau'olo has been a judge for the World Fireknife Competition in Laie Hawaii since 2002. |
August 8 |
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Ballet Folklorico CitaliOrganized in 1992 by dancer and choreographer Martin Marquez, Ballet Folklorico Citali is one of the oldest Mexican dance companies in Utah. Ballet Folklorico performed as part of the official program for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, and has since toured Spain, Italy and Portugal. |
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Grupo la MezklaThis 5 member dance band from Argentina has performed a variety of traditional cumbia and national rock music for 20 years. "La Mezkla" means "the mix" an indication of the variety of Grupo la Mezkla's repertoire. |
August 15 |
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Praise United Gospel ChoirPraise United is a gospel choir of voices and musicians from many different churches. Most of them have been singing and playing music since they were very young, participating in children's choirs, school choruses and bands. They have performed at the Sundance Film Festival Music on Main and the Living Traditions Festival. |
August 22 |
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Corcovado BandExperience a touch of Brazil with the Corcovado Band. The eight musicians are highly trained musicians and superb vocal artists that transport audiences to the sun-drenched beaches of Rio de Janierio for quintessential bossa nova, a type of Brazilian samba with strong ties to jazz. |
Information
For more information on the Mondays in the Park Concert Series, contact Jason Bowcutt via email or at 801.236.7554.
Directions and Parking
Mondays in the Park is presented on the front porch of the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, located in the middle of Salt Lake City's Liberty Park. Gated entrances to the park are located at 600 East on 900 South and 1300 South.
Directions
Parking Options
Free parking is available inside the gates along the perimeter of the park, as well as on the side streets surrounding the park grounds.
Public Transportation Options
Use the UTA's Trip Planner to get to Mondays in the Park. UTA bus routes 9, 205, 307, and 320 all pass within one or two blocks of Liberty Park. Click here to view UTA's system map.