windchimes
Oh how I love the sound of my wind chimes blowing before a thunderstorm.

This photo makes me think of summer in Michigan, beautiful, full of color, sunshine and musical. Speaking of musical, here are some great places to see outdoor concerts in West Michigan, with links for more information:

Frederik Meijer Garden Club Tuesday Evening Music Club: Tuesday nights at 7PM (free to members), Grand Rapids

2014 Lowell Showboat Sizzlin Summer Concerts: Thursday nights 7PM – 9PM – June through August at the Riverwalk Plaza, downtown Lowell

Blues on the Mall FREE  Wednesday nights, June 18 – August 20, 6:30PM – 9PM Rosa Parks Circle, Monroe Center NW & Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids

East Grand Rapids 2014 Summer Concerts June – July 15, Tuesday nights at 7PM, located in John Collins Park Plaza on Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids

Jazz at the John Ball Zoo through August 11 a different jazz concert will be featured each Monday night through Aug. 11, at John Ball Park, 1300 W. Fulton St. Free concerts run from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Rockford’s Rogue River Blues Series (sponsored by Huntington Bank) through August 12, Tuesday nights 7PM – 9PM, at Garden Club Park in Downtown Rockford (Bridge Street, behind Arnie’s Bakery)

The quality of the music at these events is usually outstanding, I really love how easy it is to find something fun to do during the summer in Michigan. Hope to see you at one of these concerts!