BRAINERD — A three-day outdoor musical festival will be presented Wednesday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 25, at Central Lakes College.
Presented by the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center, the Summer Twilight Music Festival will take place at the West Side Tent of the Central Lakes College campus in Brainerd. This diverse lineup includes artists from across the world and music to thrill all ages, organizers stated in a news release.
Kicking off the festival Wednesday are the electrifying B2wins. Hailing from Brazil, the twin brothers deliver a high-energy show that fuses various genres into a blend of rock, dance and soul. Pronounced "B-Twins," their renditions of crowd favorites and engaging live performance are set to create an experience that is part rock concert and part dance party.
Thursday will feature Creedence Revived, a tribute band for Creedence Clearwater Revival. Known for sold-out shows and performances for audiences upwards of 30,000, Creedence Revived promises to transport festivalgoers back in time with their renditions of classic hits, the release stated.
The festival's grand finale Friday brings a collaboration of talent to the stage. Ken Waldman, a seasoned Alaskan artist, will join forces with Kyle Orla and Kelley Smith to deliver a performance combining Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry and folk tunes.
"We are thrilled to present the Summer Twilight Festival, an event that showcases the power of music to unite our community and uplift our spirits," stated Joey Yow, director of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center, in a news release.
“This week will be a farewell celebration of an incredible summer and a welcome to the students returning to Central Lakes College for the upcoming semester. With a diverse lineup and performances that span genres and generations, we invite everyone to join us for a week of pure musical joy."
The Summer Twilight Music Festival is sponsored by the Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, organizations dedicated to promoting and nurturing the arts within the region.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit clcperformingarts.com.
