IN Millcreek Summer 2017 | Page 68

8 GREAT TUESDAYS Dates: Every Tuesday evening; check the website for exact dates and times. Address: Burger King Amphitheater, Liberty Park, Bayfront Parkway, Erie Contact: porterie.org, or 814.455.7557 Pack a blanket, folding chairs and your family and get outside for a fantastic, free, live music act every Tuesday evening! This music series features a different artist each week plus food vendors and more. Visit the website for more information. GEM CITY CONCERT BAND OUTDOOR CONCERTS and Waldameer Park next door—and don’t forget your camera, as the view is incredible. Visit the website for more information. Outdoor Entertainment ARTS IN THE ARBORETUM MUSIC AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES Dates: Check the website for the 2017 summer schedule. Address: Patricia McCain Outdoor Amphitheater in Frontier Park, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: leaferie.org, facebook.com/ lake‑erie‑arboretum‑at‑frontier‑park, or 814.453.5323 Arts in the Arboretum includes a free series of music and theatre performances in an intimate setting. The series features a wide variety of local talent throughout the evening. Sit on the stone risers or bring your own blanket or chairs. These concerts are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Visit the website for more information. 66 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Millcreek Dates: Throughout the summer months Address: Various locations in Erie Contact: gemcitybands.org Get outside this summer and enjoy the sweet sounds of this local jazz and concert band! Located in Erie, GCCB is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community band, consisting of 50+ dedicated amateur and semi‑pro musicians who share the love of music. Visit the website for the band’s complete schedule. LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY Address: 10700 Delmas Drive, North East Contact: lakeeriespeedway.com, or 814.725.3303 Lake Erie Speedway is a 3/8‑mile asphalt oval speedway and motorsports facility sanctioned by NASCAR. The $12 million, state‑of‑the‑art motorsports venue was built in 2002 and sits on 120 acres of land. It is considered one of the premier motorsports facilities in the nation, featuring a premium sound system, Musco lights, Daktronics scoreboard, Kids’ Fun Zone and countless other amenities. Visit the website for a schedule of events. MOVIES IN THE ARBORETUM Dates: Various summer dates; check the website for the complete schedule. Time: Dusk Address: Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: leaferie.org/ movies‑in‑the‑arboretum, facebook.com/ lake‑erie‑arboretum‑at‑frontier‑park, or 814.453.5323 What could be better than watching a movie under the stars on a summer evening? Come for a family‑friendly