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July 2025

Sun 20
Featured Featured July 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Sister Luv

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With a diverse repertoire that spans decades—from the captivating melodies of the 1920s to the infectious pop hits of the 1980s, alongside classic country and soul-stirring gospel—Sister Luv engages audiences with unique shows that transcend age and time. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a beverage of your choice, and enjoy music in the beauty […]

Sun 27
Featured Featured July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Vintage Cafe

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Ed Kelly and Jane Todey team up to offer a blend of easy listening and light jazz that will please any musical appetite. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a beverage of your choice, and enjoy music in the beauty of the Gardens. Follow us on Facebook for details of each week’s performers.

August 2025

Sun 3
Featured Featured August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Jon and Jen Hepperly

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Duo Jon and Jen, who have been performing for years, will come together in a more intimate setting to play older hits and some newer music from pop style, country, bluesy, soulful, and folk style tunes. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a beverage of your choice, and enjoy music in the beauty of the […]

Sun 10
Featured Featured August 10 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Come Back Buddy

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Come Back Buddy is a 3-piece rock-n-roll band inspired by the legendary Buddy Holly and the Crickets. The group’s repertoire includes music from the 50s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and, of course, Buddy Holly. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a beverage of your choice, and enjoy music […]

Sun 17
Featured Featured August 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Levi Smith

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Known for his diverse songwriting and acoustic guitar accompaniment, singer-songwriter Levi Smith’s style can be defined as indie alternative rock with subtleties of Americana and classic rock. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a beverage of your choice, and enjoy music in the beauty of the Gardens. Follow us on Facebook for details of each week’s […]

Sun 24
Featured Featured August 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Jordan Messerole

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Messerole blends the sounds of his guitar with thoughtful lyrics, an engaging stage presence, and rack harmonica to tell gritty American tales that are bound to evoke emotion from listeners. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a beverage of your choice, and enjoy music in the beauty of the Gardens.

Sun 31
Featured Featured August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Picnics and Performances

Picnics and Performances: Matt Woods

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Matt Woods is an Iowa homegrown roots and blues musician and 2021 Blues Music Award Nominee. Woods is both a native of Iowa and a longstanding purveyor of its diverse music scene. As a seasoned performer, Woods has developed a distinct style while staying true to his love of traditional American music. He is well-versed […]

September 2025

Sun 7
Featured Featured September 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Picnics and Performances: The Nonsemble

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The Nonsemble is a group of amateur musicians from across north Iowa formed nearly 20 years ago by the late Jim Larson of Clear Lake. They play many charitable events throughout the year mostly in the Clear Lake and Mason City area but their main goal is to just have fun playing music together as […]

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