In Central Park, Red Wing MN, on the Fourth of July the new band shell was dedicated and used for the first time. The cast from the local production of "Fiddler on the Roof " sang several songs; Rosanne Cash performed with her husband, Jon Leventhal; A Roomful of Blues, from Providence Rhode Island got everyone on their feet and then the Sheldon Brass Band finished the night's musical entertainment with some fantastic music that included ringing church bells and canons firing.
The music was great but even better was being in the park with everyone else, enjoying the day with other people. We saw a lot of friends and acquaintances, people came and went throughout the day, people brought picnic food or bought food from the vendors, and visited. The off and on drizzle of rain did little to scare people away.
Easy conversation, lots of smiles, relaxation, great music and beautiful surroundings. I don't believe I've ever had a better Fourth of July.
