Thelonious at Fletcher Park: A Free Summer Evening of Jazz
Part of this year’s Summer Concert Series lineup.
Shannon
July 11, 2025
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If you’ve ever wished your Sunday came with a live soundtrack, your wish is granted. The Summer Concert Series is back, bringing free, feel-good music to Fred Fletcher and Pullen Park on select Sundays through Sept. 21. Catch Thelonious on July 13 at Fletcher Park for smooth, soulful jazz that pairs perfectly with lawn chairs and sunset skies.
Curious who else is playing this summer? Here’s the full lineup—there’s something for every kind of toe-tapper.
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