Free Sunday concerts return to Nay Aug Park in Scranton through Sept. 12
From a press release:
On May 23, the city of Scranton began hosting its weekly summer concert series with Picture Perfect.
The free afternoon shows will continue at Nay Aug Park (500 Arthur Ave., Scranton) every Sunday at the Showmobile parked next to the pool area. There will not be Wednesday evening concerts this year, but most Sundays will feature two shows just a few hours apart.
2021 Nay Aug Park Nay Aug Park concert/event schedule
Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m.: Picture Perfect
Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m.: TBA
5 p.m.: Tony Vergnetti Trio
Monday, May 31 at noon: Ron Leas Big Band
Memorial Day program – change of venue – Veterans Memorial Park (next to Scranton High School)
Sunday, June 6 at 1 p.m.: Luongo Brothers Band
5 p.m.: The Wanabees
Sunday, June 13 at 1 p.m.: Flaxy Morgan
5 p.m.: Group du Jour
Sunday, June 20: Father’s Day antique car show by Villa Capri Car Cruisers Car Club
All day, No bands
Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m.: Gene Dempsey Orchestra
5 p.m.: Fortunes
Sunday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m.: Ringgold Pops Orchestra
Independence Day celebration
Sunday, July 11 at 1 p.m.: Clarence Spady Band
5 p.m.: Phyllis Hopkins Electric Trio
Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m.: Electric City Dixieland Band
5 p.m.: The Secret Reasons
Sunday, July 25 at 2 p.m.: Tom Hamilton Jazztet
5 p.m.: Mark Montella with Erin Malloy and Friends
Sunday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.: Ferdie Bistocchi Memorial Orchestra
5 p.m.: Jim Cullen with Jack Bordo and Sharon Ambrozia
Sunday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m.: Kali Ma and the Garland of Arms
5 p.m.: Ruckzuck
Sunday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m.: The Wanabees
5 p.m.: Group du Jour
Sunday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.: Luongo Brothers Band
5 p.m.: Clarence Spady Band
Sunday, Aug. 29: Car show by Villa Capri Car Cruisers Car Club (ends at 3 p.m.)
5 p.m.: Phyllis Hopkins Electric Trio
Sunday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m.: TBA
5 p.m.: Bill and Donna Arnold
Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.: TBA
5 p.m.: The Bog Swing Group
Sunday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.: Flaxy Morgan
5 p.m.: Jacob Cole Trio
Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.: West Third Street Band
5 p.m.: Gary Rixner Trio
Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m.: Se Acabo (Santana tribute band)
Sunday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.: Picture Perfect
This series is funded by the Scranton Recreational Authority, with additional funding by the city of Scranton, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department. It is produced by the Scranton Music Association and the Scranton Recreational Authority. For more information, call 570-561-7584 or 570-983-6485.
Scranton’s largest park, Nay Aug Park, grants residents and visitors a touch of nature amid the city landscape. Walking trails, picnic areas, kid-friendly rides, two playgrounds, two Olympic-sized swimming pools, and a waterslide complex number among the attractions. The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art is also located within the park.
A rock-strewn gorge with a series of waterfalls is the centerpiece of the park. The Nay Aug Gorge is a National Natural Landmark. A pedestrian footbridge opened in 2007 to access parkland across the Roaring Brook, untouched for many years.
The David Wenzel Tree House in Nay Aug Park is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. It opened on May 25, 2007 and overlooks the gorge 150 feet below. The tree house was constructed by Forever Young, Inc. with public and private donations, setting the stage for additional tree house construction in other cities across the United States.
Photo by Mike Lehman
