Join the Midwest Trust Center and Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art for the 2024 Light Up the Lawn Concert Series featuring some of the best live music Kansas City has to offer. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for these fun and free events. Come early to grab a bite to eat at one of our local food trucks!
This year’s lineup is:
Mariachi Estrella KC (Aug. 16) They are a Kansas City favorite, performing at venues across the metro including a halftime performance for the Kansas City Chiefs. Their vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary mariachi music with have everyone dancing.
The Freedom Affair (Aug. 23) This female-fronted soul powerhouse is inspired by the traditions of the genre’s past with an enduring message that looks toward the future. Three dynamic, awe-inspiring singers – Seyko Groves, Paula Saunders, and Shon Ruffin – share lead and background vocal duties, blending refined harmonies while backed by an airtight band that meets every musical moment with taste, precision, and a deep pocket. Come early to the Nerman Museum to make seed mandalas and see the exhibition ‘Actions for the Earth’ from 6-7 p.m.
Marty Bush (Aug. 30) Hailing from the plains of eastern Kansas, Bush is a torchbearer of the American songwriting tradition. His songs resonate with the weight of his influences such as Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, and Kris Kristofferson, but he has channeled their emotional honesty and unvarnished truth-telling into something uniquely his own. His latest LP, “Cowboy Chords,” takes a bold step forward, establishing his voice as both a songwriter and performer.
Thanks to these amazing food trucks for participating this year: Estrella Azul, Jadabay’s Tasty Kitchen, and Bryce’s Food Truck.
All concerts will be on the lawn outside the Nerman Museum at 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66210. For more information about Light Up the Lawn and the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, visit www.jccc.edu/MidwestTrustCenter.
Ticket Information
These events are free, but seating is first come, first served. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show.
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