Party in the Park schedule released

IOWA CITY - The 2017 Party in the Park series opens June 8 with music by Old Capitol String Band at 6:30 p.m. at Court Hill Park, 2825 Friendship St. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy games, arts and crafts and frozen treats.

Party in the Park is free to the public.

Sponsored by the city of Iowa City's Parks and Recreation Department and the Neighborhood Outreach Division, Party in the Park gives residents a chance to enjoy their summer evenings outdoors with friends and family while exploring the city's many beautiful natural spaces and neighborhoods.

Here is the rest of this season's schedule:

l June 15 - Marc and Brandi Janssen, Kiwanis Park, 1519 Teg Dr. Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre performance at 5:30 p.m.

l June 22 - Nancita Wernett, North Market Square Park, 600 Fairchild St. Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre performance at 5:30 p.m.

l June 29 - Ace Jones, Oak Grove Park, 700 Page St.

l July 6 - Mike Haverkamp, Creekside Park, 1858 Seventh Ave. Court

l July 13 - Pennies on the Rail, Reno Street Park, 516 Reno St. Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre performance at 5:30 p.m.

l July 20 - Kathy Maxey & Larry Mossman, Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St.

l July 27 - Yahoo Drummers, Glendale Park, 1250 E. Jefferson St.

l Aug. 3 - Suzanne Wedeking, Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor St. Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre performance at 5:30 p.m.

l Aug. 10 - The Fritters, South Hickory Hill Park, 1439 E. Bloomington St.

l Aug. 17 - Mitch McAndrew, College Green Park, 600 College St.

l Aug. 24 - Bob and Kristie Black, Brookland Park, 550 Greenwood Dr.