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Just because the Minnesota Museum of America Art moved out of its home on Kellogg Boulevard a couple of years ago, doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten how much we loved their annual Patio Nights live music series. Hence, the reincarnation of the popular river-adjacent party at St. Paul’s City House!

Join the MMAA this Friday for the kick off of the series, complete with the saucy rock n’ roll stylings of local faves, Communist Daughter. Enjoy drinks and eats for purchase via the tasty 128 Café while you take in the tunes and marvel at Jim Campbell’s Scattered Light installation, a sculpture made up of 1,600 LED lights, located in Upper Landing Park, just adjacent to City House. (Scattered Light will remain on view through July 24).

Photo by Rhea Pappas

City House is located at Upper Landing Park in St. Paul on Shepard Road and Old Chestnut Street behind Caribou Coffee and Anytime Fitness. A former municipal grain elevator situated on the Mississippi River, it was renovated in 2009 by the City of St. Paul (with the help of St. Paul Riverfront Corporation) into a unique space with open-air views of the water. As the Patio Night music begins, guests can take a seat within the pavilion or stand at one of the many tables along the balcony overlooking the river.

Admission is FREE and the event is appropriate for all ages.

Patio Nights @ City House

Fridays June 17, July 8, and July 22

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Music begins at 8 p.m.

Communist Daughter on City of Music:

City of Music: Communist Daughter from MPLS.TV on Vimeo.