Children's Entertainment Series | Arts and Events | City of Lacey, Washington, USA

ARTS AND EVENTS

Lacey in Tune- Celebrating 25 years!

Summer Concert and Entertainment Series

This FREE, 7-week series for families features unique entertainment, from comedy for kids to fun, family bands!

2019 Schedule

Children's Entertainment

Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 6:30 p.m.

Concerts at Noon

Wednesdays, July 10 - August 14, 12 noon

Concerts and Movies

Saturdays, July 20 - August 10,

Music @ 7:00 p.m., Movie at Dusk

Huntamer Park in Woodland Square map
For more information: Lacey Parks and Recreation, (360) 491-0857

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Huntamer Park

July 9	Reptileman Zoologist and educator Scott Petersen presents live reptiles in a 40-minute show that teaches the importance of all animals in nature and allows kids to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. Following his show, join the Lacey Museum staff and search for the Sasquatch! Then at dusk there will be a special presentation of the movie Smallfoot (PG) on the big screen. Get more information on Reptileman!
July 16	Recess Monkey: Fun Family Music Recess Monkey is a Grammy-Nominated family music band from Seattle. These teachers-turned-rockers know how to get kids and families excited. Known for prolific, eclectic musical output and their contagiously exciting live shows, Recess Monkey strives to strike a balance between kid-centric ideas and musical authenticity. Lyrically, they weave jokes and puns together with universal childhood themes, speaking to both kids and their parents simultaneously with catchy, melodic songs. Seamlessly meshing their indie-rock roots with their keen awareness of childhood themes, the band continues to make waves coast to coast. Get more information on Recess Monkey!
July 23	Magic Mama: Eco Edu-tainer Magic Mama is an Eco-edu-tainer who performs original music with a positive, earth-friendly message for all ages. Using a loop pedal, Magic Mama records and layers multiple, eclectic instruments live on stage. Known for her interactive use of "waste-struments" such as used charcoal water filters, empty chip bags, gardening tools and a drum made of skis, Magic Mama's performances are as unique as the songs themselves. A self-proclaimed genre-bender, Magic Mama's music is influenced by world rhythms, hip hop, funk, jazz and folk. Throughout each performance, the audience is invited to play along using provided hand-made, upcycled instruments. "Your mind is a powerful magician, whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, you're right!" Magic Mama invites you to think in new, fun and positive ways about the kind of difference you CAN make in the world. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program. Get more information on Magic Mama.
July 30	Roberto the Magnificent: Comedy Stunt Show Every one of Roberto's performances are filled with comedic chatter, breathtaking visual stunts and lots of audience participation! Audiences love his wild comical antics, high-energy pace and amazing stunts. Roberto the Magnificents’ Crazy Comedy Stunt Show is appealing to adults and children alike! When Roberto the Magnificent explodes onto the stage be ready for an action-packed performance that highlights his unique variety of cirque-style skills that include riding very tall unicycles and industrial strength pogo sticks, juggling super sharp knives and flaming torches and spinning hand saws, all while keeping the audience engaged and laughing. Get more information on Roberto the Magnificent.
August 6	Antic Arts: Family Physical Comedy Show The Nomadic Theatre Co, based in Portland, Oregon, has been creating and performing original physical theatre shows since 2002. In a variety of physical theatrical forms including clown, mask, puppetry, dance, stilt-walking, and acrobatics, the Nomadic Theatre Co. strives to entertain and educate people through original theatre. Get more information on Antic Arts.
August 13	Jeff Evans: Out of this World Magic What would you weigh on the moon? What would magic look like performed in the vacuum of space? Do space aliens exist? Jeff Evans’ show may bring up more questions than it answers, but kids and adults alike will have interstellar fun at this amazing magic show! Get more information on Jeff Evans.

Wednesdays, 12 noon @ Huntamer Park

Lacey in Tune celebrates 25 years of concerts in the park and we are excited to celebrate with a couple bands that played with us 25 years ago, along with a few of the favorites AND some exciting new sounds! Join us as we celebrate summer fun with Lacey in Tune!

July 10	313th Army Band We are excited to have this military band from JBLM that was a part of the first Lacey in Tune series as we celebrate 25 years of concerts in the park! 313th Army Band from JBLM presents an amazing music show! Playing a variety of styles that every music taste is sure to enjoy!
July 17	Ranger and the "Re-Arrangers" - Gypsy Jazz Seattle Gypsy jazz band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite with their version of Gypsy jazz. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca's sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger's unique originals. Get more information on Ranger and the "Re-Arrangers".
July 24	Darren Motamedy: Smooth Jazz Darren Motamedy, one of the top saxophonist in America, has released 13 smooth jazz albums since 1989. He has played or opened for Ray Charles, Grover Washington Jr, and the Rippingtons. His albums receive international airplay, and 2 of his jazz albums have received numerous awards, including ‘Jazz Album of the Year.” Get more information on Darren Motamedy.
July 31	Sonando: Afro-Cuban Jazz We are pleased to present Sonando, one of our bands from our first season of Lacey in Tune 25 years ago! Since 1990, Sonando has been exploring new directions in the blending of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Jazz in the clubs, festival states and concert halls of the Northwest. They drew lasting music and jazz fans together with their rhythmic explorations, engaging compositions and dazzling improvisations. Get more information on Sonando.
August 7	Marty Beagle & The Oyster Club Band: Original Folk-Rock Marty Beagle and the Oyster Club original music is lyrically rich and musically spunky, embracing diverse musical styles with three part harmony. Marty Beagle and the Oyster Club perform original music in a variety of musical styles. They came about their band name when it became apparent that the best way for singer songwriter/oyster farmer Beagle to ensure full attendance at band practice was to sweeten the deal with copious amounts of fresh and bbq’d oysters. “People actually started showing up early, imagine that” says Beagle, “and plying them with the bounty of Salish Sea was a good formula for getting them revved up to create some homegrown rock-n-roll.” While Beagle contributes the majority of the song ideas and lyrics, their music is crafted as a group endeavor and often features three part harmonies and energetic guitar-centric melodies, all supported by a spunky rhythm section. “We really enjoy the creative process of exploring song ideas” says Beagle, “and it’s a whole bunch of fun when the song comes together and you find yourself saying, “Yeah, that’s a keeper.”
August 14	Wally & the Beaves: 50's & 60's Golden Age of Rock & Roll Born out of a mutual love of the music and pop culture from the 50’s, 60’s, 70s & 80s, Wally & The Beaves formed in the spring of 2011 by six of the most respected artists and musicians in the Pacific Northwest. Their unique show has been gaining a loyal following ever since. Each member of the band brings a bit of humor by dressing like well-known iconic characters from the past. Audiences are encouraged to come dressed like their favorite character as well. From The Beatles to Ray Charles and Ricky Nelson to Cyndi Lauper and The Cars, Wally & The Beaves are sure to put on an entertaining show. Get more information on Wally & the Beaves.

Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. Concerts, Movies at Dusk - at Huntamer Park

July 20	The MacDaddy Band: Oldies Pop Hits Dance, Dance, Dance with Seattle's most fun and entertaining band. The MacDaddy Band is one of the most hired bands in the region – rockin’ to your favorite hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Family friendly songs for the kids. You will know and sing along to every song. MOVIE at dusk: Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) Get more information on The MacDaddy Band!
July 27	The Infinity Project: Journey Tribute Band Seattle’s only locally based Journey Tribute act, The Infinity Project, is a collection of long standing Seattle and L.A. musicians who have banded together to celebrate both the history and ongoing success of one of Rock ‘N Rolls greatest hit makers. Covering music from the bands conception straight through to recent hits and everything in between. Dedicated to bringing a high quality polished performance to the stage this is a show not to be missed. Whether you’re a long standing Journey fan or a new comer to their music there is something here for everyone. So join us for an evening of great memories and stellar hits. *MOVIE at dusk: Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope* (PG)** Get more information on The Infinity Project!
August 3	Larry G. Jones: Vegas Musical Impersonator From unbelievable impersonations to moving musical renditions and right-on comedy, Larry’s entertaining show weaves in all the essential elements of truly great entertainment: laughter, universal appeal, a range of emotions, a musical bedrock, and impeccable, spot-on timing for getting the message through. Larry covers a lot of ground in his shows, but one thing that’s guaranteed is laughter. Lots of it! And as everyone knows, laughter is the universal language of human connections, which is why Larry’s shows are so incredibly engaging. He loves what he does so much, he’s developed over 70 celebrity impersonations along the way and over the years- from George W. Bush to Cher! MOVIE at dusk: The Greatest Showman (PG) Get more information on Larry G. Jones.
August 10	Beatniks: Definitive 60's & 70's Rock 'n Roll of the Cultural Revolution The Beatnik history can be traced back to the steamy coffee shops and poetry dens of Soho, In New York's Greenwich Village. Today, the Beatnik legacy lives on in four young men who adhere to the ideology that music is more than a mere background for our lives. They perform the music of the 60's & 70's (and 80's, too); with energy and passion that you won't find anywhere. Capturing the essence of the music with their charisma, chemistry and natural talent is why people all over the world are fans of the band. MOVIE at dusk: Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Get more information on Beatniks.

Huntamer Park is located on the corner of 7th Avenue SE and Woodland Square Loop in downtown Lacey. On-street parking around the Woodland Square loop is permitted during concerts to accommodate park visitors.

The Children’s Entertainment Series is co-sponsored by the City of Lacey and the Lacey Timberland Regional Library.