Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Summer Pop Up Concert Series June 2, 2022

– After a successful start last week, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra’s Pop Up! Concerts continue this Thursday, June 8, and features members of the symphony orchestra and friends!

Cellist Brooke Bennett and his wife, violinist Jessica Bennett will perform at 4 p.m. in the garden at the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, 505 Market St., St. Joseph.  The Bennett’s will share a wide variety of music for string duo including classical favorites, popular fiddle tunes, Irish jigs, Broadway hits and well-known film music.

These concerts were started during the pandemic as a thank you to the community for its support of the SMSO. They are free to the public, however, if you are so moved, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to help ensure the fiscal health of the SMSO. The SMSO hopes the community will enjoy these rousing orchestral offerings.

 The Wood Stock and Grill food truck will be on site for anyone who would like to purchase food or drink to enjoy during the concert.

The following is the upcoming schedule for additional Pop Up Concerts:

June 15 – The Formosa Duo will perform at 4 p.m. at the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, St. Joseph

June 22 – The Martin Wind Duo will perform at 4 p.m. at the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, St. Joseph

June 29 – A String Chamber Ensemble will perform at 5:30 p.m. at the Lions Pavilion Park, New Buffalo

August 3 – A String Quartet will perform at 6 p.m. at the Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

August 10 – A Classical Duo will perform at 6 p.m. at the Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

August 17 – The Dvorak String Quintet will perform at 6 p.m. at the Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

August 24 – The KalHaven Strings will perform at 6 p.m. at the Dwight P. Mitchell City Park, Benton Harbor

August 31 – A String Quartet will perform at 6 p.m. at The GhostLight Theatre, Benton Harbor