Summertime means music in Cape, Jackson

Dig out the lawn chair. Lay out the blanket. And strike up the band. The summer concert series in Cape Girardeau and Jackson is underway.

Last Friday, Tunes at Twilight kicked off its summer lineup. Because of rain, the concert moved inside. If rain holds off Friday, the series will return at 7 p.m. to its normal outdoor location near the Common Pleas Courthouse Gazebo. Wil Marning and Robert Bowlin will be this week's musicians.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band kicks off its summer concerts at 10 a.m. Memorial Day at the Osage Centre. All other concerts will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesdays from June 3 through July 29 at the Capaha Park band shelter. Each concert has its own theme, including Americana, jazz and Broadway.

The Jackson Municipal Band will hold a concert at 9 a.m. Memorial Day at Jackson City Cemetery. Other concerts will be at 7 p.m. in the city park band shelter on the following dates: June 4, 11, 18 and 25; July 2, 4, 9, 16, 21 and 30; and Aug. 6 and 15.

Jackson also will host its Rock in the Rock Garden concerts at 7:30 p.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26.

These concerts are wonderful opportunities to hear fantastic musicians, with many from the area. Plus the free price of admission can't be beat.

Thank you to the organizations and musicians for providing this wonderful summertime entertainment.