Fun under the stars: Free park events strengthen community bonds
The S.Y. Wilson and Company storefront provides the backdrop as a crowd listens to music by Memphis band Area 51 during Arlington's Music On The Square series Aug. 17, 2019. (Mike Kerr/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Kaycee and Liam Arellano brought children (from left) William, Marshall and Olivia to Arlington's Music On The Square event Aug. 17, 2019. Kaycee said the couple moved to the Arlington area about a month ago from California. (Mike Kerr/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Pete Mendillo keeps the beat as Memphis band Area 51 covers songs by Yes, Journey and other classic rock artists during Arlington's Music On the Square series Aug. 17, 2019. (Mike Kerr/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Gary Baker, left, and Ricky Coats keep the hamburgers grilling as Arlington-area residents attend the town's Music On The Square concert Aug. 17, 2019. (Mike Kerr/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis band Area 51 performs on the gazebo stage during Arlington's Music On The Square series Aug. 17, 2019. Band members are (from left) Pete Mendillo, drums; Randy Byrum, bass; Josh Haynes, guitar and vocals, and (not pictured) David Haynes, keyboards. (Mike Kerr/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Free outdoor community events like Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, Lakeland’s LAMP events and Bartlett’s upcoming Movies in the Park are bringing residents together in growing numbers to enjoy area parks.
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Arlington Bartlett Kevin Rooney Lakeland Tonia HowellMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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