Summer Livestreams

Following the success of its virtual production of The Diary of Anne Frank, Park Square Theatre continues to keep audiences and artists connected through a new work, designed specifically for Zoom. Riddle Puzzle Plot is an online interactive mystery written by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (whose play Homes and Watson would have been premiering on stage this summer in a pre-Covid world), and directed by Warren Bowles. Full of secrets, clues and twisting plotlines, the play will be a thrill for mystery lovers and theatre fans alike. New 45-minute episodes will be released weekly from July 24 - Aug 14 with live post-show talks on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Episodes are also available for streaming on demand through August 16.

In addition to virtual theatre, Jazz Fest Live and Blues Fest Live continue to stream live concerts every week through the summer. Here's what's coming up:

AARP MN & the Twin Cities Jazz Festival Present Jazz Fest Live featuring...

• "An Evening of Show Tunes" on Thursday, July 16, at 7:00pm Central
• The Laura Caviani Trio on Thursday, July 23, at 5:30pm Central
• The 1950's Songbook with Maud Hixson on Thursday, July 30, at 5:30pm Central

Blues Fest Live presented by Dual Citizen Brewing & Lowertown Blues & Funk Fest featuring...

• Everett Smithson Band on Monday, July 20, at 7:00pm Central
• Big George Jackson on Monday, July 27, at 7:00pm Central
• Alex Rossi on Monday, August 3, at 7:00pm Central
• Alexander Craig on Monday, August 10, at 7:00pm Central
• Kendra Glennon Monday, August 17, at 7:00pm Central

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Live from Your Living Room

Though this year's Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Lowertown Blues and Funk festivals have been canceled due to Covid-19, the organizations have not given up on their missions of supporting artists and sharing great, live music with the Twin Cities Community—for free. Now, you can enjoy live, virtual concerts featuring favorite local and national performers from your home! Log on Monday nights at 7:00 pm CDT for Blues Fest Live and Thursday nights at 7:00 pm CDT for Jazz Fest Live.