Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival will offer six free concerts

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Summer breezes, an intimate courtyard, free parking and great music are just part of the escape to Culver City for the 2014 Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival. Boulevard Music will present six free concerts on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from July 10-August 14 in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City City Hall.

Curated by producer Gary Mandell of Culver City’s Boulevard Music, Culver City’s Boulevard Music Summer Festival offers something for everyone and includes performances by: Cajun/Zydeco from “Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic” on July 10; World Music with an emphasis on France from “Jessica Fichot” plus Argentinian rock with great vocals from “Los Pinguos” on July 17; Classic surf music hits by the Beach Boys/Jan and Dean performed by “Surf City” on July 24; Hot Bluegrass with great vocals from the “John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band” on July 31; Brazilian sambas/dance music from “Katia Moraes & Brazilian Hearts” plus Charanga and the sounds of Cuba from “Orquesta Charangoa” on Aug. 7; and an eclectic mix of folk/bluegrass/swing/nostalgia from the “Dustbowl Revival” on Aug. 14.

Avoid the crowds and parking hassles of other areas on the Westside. Parking is free for two hours in designated structures in downtown Culver City, and dozens of dining options are available within walking distance. Culver City’s downtown area is Southern California’s best-kept secret, featuring a wonderful mix of historic buildings, boutiques, theaters, galleries, and unique restaurants opening onto tree-lined streets.

Culver City’s Boulevard Music Festival is sponsored by The City of Culver City, Boulevard Music; Culver City Toyota; John Riordan Plumbing; LYFE Kitchen; Culver City Volvo & Mazda; Palm Court; Culver Studios; Bunnin Chevrolet; Sony Pictures Entertainment; Topson Downs; Victor Junior’s; Music Munchers; Cavanaugh Realty; Southern California Hospital; Public School 310; Culver Hotel; Michael Kayem Remax Estate Properties; Ernie Ball; Dynagraphics; Culver City News; Culver City Observer; Steeldeck, Inc. and Chrysalis.

The Culver City City Hall Courtyard is located at 9770 Culver Blvd. in Downtown Culver City, at the corner Culver Boulevard and Duquesne Avenue. Parking is free for the first two hours in designated structures in the Downtown area. The courtyard opens at 4:30 p.m. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages may be brought into City Hall Courtyard. For more information, call Boulevard Music 310-398-2583 or go to www.boulevardmusic.com.