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ROCHESTER, MINN. – Rochester Civic Music is pleased to announce that it was among a select group of Minnesota arts organizations chosen to receive a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant. This award will help support Rochester Civic Music's Global Music Series, now in its fourteenth season.The Global Music Series is a fun-filled exploration of music in its many forms. The annual series features free public performances by renowned artists, highlighting a broad range of music from a variety of cultures and traditions – there’s always something new to discover.

The 2023 series will feature three distinct artists who will each perform two free concerts for children attending Rochester Public School's School Age Child Care (SACC) summer program, and free, public concert performances at two well-known Rochester community events: Rochesterfest (June 22) and Thursdays Downtown (July 20 and August 10).“We are grateful to have received a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grant to support our Global Music Series,” shares Avital Rabinowitz, Director of Rochester Civic Music. “We are excited to partner with local organizations, including School Aged Child Care (SACC), the Rochester Downtown Alliance, and Rochesterfest to bring these unique and fun concerts to our community.”

Public Event Dates, Locations, & Artists: 

June 22 at 6:00 p.m. - Alter-Native music from BLACKBIRD, Rochesterfest - Soldiers Field Park

July 20 at 7:00 p.m. - Cajun music from FEUFOLLET, Thursdays Downtown - Peace Plaza

August 10 at 7:00 p.m. - Irish bluegrass music from JIGJAM, Thursdays Downtown - Peace Plaza

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

More information at rochestermn.gov/civicmusic. For questions please contact Rochester Civic Music at 507-328-2200 or civicmusic@rochestermn.gov.   

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