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Viking training camp starts Sunday and the State Fair is only a month away, yet if you need reminders (as I do) that we are still in mid-summer, six great family-friendly music events remain in the Minnesota History Center’s Nine Nights of Music, including tonight’s appearance by  Twin Cities Honky Tonkers, Trailer Trash.

Now in its 15^th year, Nine Nights of Music is an outdoor music series featuring a rich and culturally diverse lineup of entertainment, every Tuesday night through August from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The events include dance instructions from the Tapestry Fold Dance Center from 6:30 to 7 p.m., followed by music from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The History Center provides a beautiful setting for an outdoor music venue with panoramic views of Saint Paul and the Minnesota State Capitol. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, a blanket or picnic as a part of the festivities. Food and beverages are also available from the History Center’s Café Minnesota. Admission the History Center’s Museum is free during the event. In the advent of rain, which is a possibility tonight, the performances are moved inside to the auditorium.

For more information on the Nine Nights of Music, check out the events section of mnhs.org.