Traverse City Events: Don’t be surprised if the stars AND the stripes come out when the Northwestern Michigan College Band strikes up the patriotic marches of John Phillip Sousa at these four outdoor concerts in Traverse City. Expect traditional favorites including "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Semper Fidelis," the official march of the U.S. Marine Corps. Pack a picnic and your lawn chair for a love-your-country fest.
Here’s the Northwestern Michigan College Band summer schedule:
June 30 – Music House Museum in Acme (near Traverse City), 7:30-8:30 p.m.
July 4 – National Cherry Festival, Cherry Blast Stage, Traverse City, 1:30-3 p.m.
July 21 – Hull Park, Hannah St. on Boardman Lake behind Traverse Area District Library in Traverse City, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
July 28 – Grand Traverse Pavillions, on the lawn, Traverse City, 7-8 p.m.
The series is under the direction of John Beery, and is supported by the Grand Traverse Pavillions in Traver City and Traverse City’s National Cherry Festival.