Offering music lovers a wonderful source of free entertainment, the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell, on the campus of the Manchester Community College, is celebrating its 44th season. On most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in summer, Manchester residents and visitors are most welcome to come and enjoy some great music under the stars. You can bring along a blanket or some cushions and make yourself comfortable on the grass as you wait to be entertained. The musical concerts are varied and you will find something to suit all tastes – genres include military music, Irish, Polish, German, Italian, bluegrass and big band – check their website for the latest schedule.
Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell, 69 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 860 432 7728
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