Tonight the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm closes its “Art in the Park” concert series at the amphitheater. Admission is free with live local music, food, beverage and fun for all. “Slapshot” will be the headliner at this show, which runs from 5-9 p.m. I’m sure there will be plenty of surprises.

As I said last week, the series has been a big hit and a great opportunity for the local music scene. We can hope that Art in the Park and ideas like it can build the MDC’s audience base and make it the self-sufficient Iron Range cultural venue it needs to become.