Preview
Creation Date
6-26-1983
Identification #
OGL291-517
Description
Photograph of a musical performance taking place with large audience watching during "Summerthing '83" in Riverside park on June 26, 1983. A crowd of people of all ages are sitting in lawn chairs, on blankets or the ground watching the performance. Many of the people watching are sitting under the protective shade of the shade, one of the groups watching are sitting under a makeshift tent sheltering them from the sun. There are also many people walking around behind the stage and among the audience.
"Summerthing '83" was a three-weekend art festival held annual for both the performing and visual arts. It held workshops for the public, had theatrical and musical performances, dance and various art presentations. The activities were designed for children, students, adults and senior citizens to participate. This event was put on through the Grand Forks Park District.
Each weekend had a different theme and was hosted at three separate parks in Grand Forks. This event was put on through the Grand Forks Park District.
Places Depicted
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Organizations Depicted
Riverside Park
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks