[MCN] NEWS ALERT// DOWNTOWN MISSOULA'S WEEKLY FREE SUMMER CONCERTS RETURN JUNE 1

[Kalina Wickham]

*DOWNTOWN MISSOULA’S WEEKLY FREE SUMMER CONCERTS START WITH DOWNTOWN
TONIGHT JUNE 1*

 After a long winter, the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) is ready to
bring the Missoula community a summertime favorite. The 17th annual *Downtown
ToNight* *Summer Series* kicks off the Caras Park summer events season on
Thursday, June 1. This free summer outdoor concert and food truck rally
event takes place every week through June, July and August in Caras Park in
the heart of Downtown Missoula.

 Launched in 2001, the *Downtown ToNight Summer Series* was created to
bring evening entertainment to Caras Park, much like the successful *Out to
Lunch* program does at lunchtime during the workday. Every Thursday from
5:30-8:30 pm, Missoula families, friends, and visitors enjoy Missoula’s
best food trucks, live music, and children’s activities in Caras Park.

 Local music is a major theme with the bands set to take the stage for
Downtown ToNight.  *Andrea Harsell & Luna Roja* kicks of the series on June
1 while the National Wildlife Federation will have engaging activities for
the kids.  *Joan Zen* (June 29), *Dodgy Mountain Men* (July 20), *Shakewell*
(July 27), *Rotgut Whines* (August 3), and local country favorite *406* are
just a few of the Missoula-grown bands.  *Mabel’s Rage* (June 8), *Marshall
Catch* (July 13), and *Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts* (August 10) will be
traveling into Missoula for Downtown ToNight.

 While free music is a draw for the community, experiencing different foods
from Missoula’s best food trucks are a large part of the overall
experience. Local favorites such as Big Dipper, Clove Cart Pizza, El
Cazador, Masala, and Sa Wad Dee will be among the communities’ ‘must haves’
again this year.  New vendors include Bitterroot Bison, Crepematic, Gumbo
Bus, Ina’s Indian Tacos, and What’s a Viking – all of whom bring new and
diverse offerings for attendees.  Folks looking for adult beverages can
accompany their food with selections from the Bud Light Beer and Wine
Garden.

 Parking is free in Downtown after 5pm, however, folks are encouraged to
walk or bike via Missoula’s extensive trail system or catch a ride on one
of Mountain Line’s Zero-Fare busses.  Parking is available in Caras Park,
the Park Place Garage on East Front, the Bank Street Lot, and the Central
Park Garage on West Main.

 “Downtown Missoula is currently the best place to be in Missoula,” said
Anders Brooker, President of the MDA Board of Directors and owner of
Runner’s Edge on North Higgins. “Downtown ToNight and Out to Lunch serve as
a consistent favorite of not only the local community, but the business
community as well.  Both of these events help to foster opportunities for
engagement, enjoyment, commerce and comradery in Downtown.”

 For those looking to enjoy a lunch out of the office during the week,
Downtown ToNight’s sister event, Out to Lunch, launches on Wednesday, June
7.  *You Knew Me When* will take the stage while Childbloom Guitar will
provide the children’s activities.

 Drawing close to 80,000 attendees over the course of the 14-week schedule,
Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight are supported by Missoula-area businesses
or organizations via sponsorships, as well as vending fees. Nearly 50
businesses and organizations are supporting the programs this year,
including Zip Beverage, Mountain Line, Blackfoot, Missoula Pediatric
Dentistry, Good Food Store, Missoula Independent, Mountain Broadcasting,
Missoula Broadcasting, and many, many more.

 For more information on Out to Lunch, contact Linda McCarthy (
linda at missouladowntown.com). For more information on Downtown ToNight,
contact Kristen Sackett (kristen at missouladowntown.com).


* ** See attachments for full beer list***



*Kalina Wickham*

*Customer Service Coordinator*

Downtown Missoula Partnership


218 E Main | Missoula, MT

406.543.4238 | missouladowntown.com <http://www.missouladowntown.com/>
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