Stephens Lake Concert Series continues in June

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The next concert in the Stephens Lake Amphitheater Concert Series is scheduled for Thursday, June 6. The Missouri Symphony Society will perform "Strike Up the Band" at 7 p.m., kicking off the Symphony's Hot Summer Nights concert series. The Amphitheater is located on the northwest side of Stephens Lake Park, 100 Old 63 N.

The concert is free of charge and is co-sponsored by the City of Columbia's Office of Cultural Affairs and the Missouri Arts Council. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. RJ's Real Italian Ice will be selling treats at the concert.

The Amphitheater Concert Series features free performances from May through September.  

Upcoming concerts, performances begin at 7 p.m.:

June 27 - 135^th Army Band "Aftershock"

July 11 - The Community Band

Aug. 1 - To be announced

Sept. 5 - BXR Teen Band Showcase with Darkroom Records

The Amphitheater Concert Series is sponsored throughout the summer by KPLA 101.5, KFRU and the Columbia Missourian. For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 573.874.7460.