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When I wrote about the century-old Pershing Park bandshell five years ago*, it was a sorry sight. Bedraggled, dirty, and chained off. All that was missing was a sign saying, “I’d walk on past if I were you.”
Today, this 125-year-old little cutie has been reborn thanks to a bunch of TLC from the SB Parks & Recreation folks and lots of other helpers.
The first concert was held Wednesday, and it was a fun and friendly time to sit in the grass under the trees and enjoy the music of the Prime Time Band. More concerts will surely follow.
*“Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1919”
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Way Back When: Plaza Del Mar Bandshell Turns 100 Years Old
Bilingual children’s music duo Andrés and Christina will perform in a Community Concert, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Plaza Del Mar Band Shell, 131 Castillo St., Santa Barbara.
The duo is known for their engaging and interactive performances that invite audiences to sing, dance and play along Their music is geared toward young language learners in Spanish and English.
In addition to the concert, there will be a Community Resource Fair celebrating the grand reopening of Plaza Del Mar. Attendees are invited to bring blankets, chairs, and baskets of food to the picnic-style event. Food will also be available for purchase.
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