Summertime is outdoor music time for many area venues.
One free outdoor concert remains on the schedule for in front of the Platte County Courthouse, sponsored by the Platte City Friends of the Arts.
That event is set for this Saturday, Aug. 13 when Platte County’s own Steve Bankey and The Flatlanders will be performing 7-9 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Free ice cream is offered courtesy of Wells Bank. A “pop-up” car show takes place on Main Street at the same time.
Zona Rosa, the outdoor shopping complex off of I-29 at Barry Road, has been rolling out bands every Friday and Saturday night this summer as part of its Zona Rosa Summer Concerts in the Park. There is no charge to attend.
The concerts are held in Zona Rosa’s newly-revamped Central Park, which is the green space next to Bravo Italian restaurant. Each Friday and Saturday of the series, bands play from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Every Friday, attendees can enjoy burgers and brews from the Hereford House Tent.
The public is invited to bring a chair, blanket and friends to enjoy the free concerts.
Here are the remaining Friday and Saturday night concerts at Zona Rosa:
Friday, Aug. 12: Lily B Moonflower Band.
Saturday, Aug. 13: Ronnie Ward Band.
Friday, Aug. 19: Nicole Springer Band.
Saturday, Aug. 20: Superstar Mafia.
Riverwood Winery, which is located at 22200 Hwy. 45 N. at Rushville, just north of Iatan, has been a popular draw with its outdoor music options.
Upcoming on the slate at Riverwood Winery this month:
Friday, Aug. 12: Erica McKenzie, 5:30 to 8:30.
Saturday, Aug. 13: Matt Snook from 1-4 p.m.; The Good Sam Club Band from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14: Vaughn Cowden, 1-4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 19: Mojave Robb, 5:30-8:30.
Saturday, Aug, 20: Vaughn Cowden, 1-4 p.m. and live music continuing from 5:30-8:30 pm.
Sunday, Aug. 21: Max Levy Duo, 1-4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 26: Lucid Intervals, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 27: True North, 1-4 p.m.; Mojo Saint 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 28: Frank Rardon, 1-4 p.m