Be A Star, City Of Duluth Is Looking For Chester Creek Acts

If you have something entertaining that would be good for a night out in the park or you're in a band that is coming up, why not apply to play the Chester Creek Series.

According to a press release by the City of Duluth, "The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 13, 2015. A Selection Committee, comprised of representatives from the Parks Commission and the Chester Bowl Improvement Club, plan to finalize their selections by March 13, 2015. All applications must include links to online sound samples. Both audio and video will be accepted. There will not be formal auditions."

If you want to apply, you can

1) Pick-up an application at the Parks and Recreation office on the ground floor of City Hall (411 W. 1st Street) or at the Chester Chalet (1801 E Skyline Pkwy) in Chester Bowl Park.

2) Download a  PDF by clicking hereand mail it into Parks and Recreation office (411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802)

3) Submit an online application by clicking here.

If you are interested the City Of Duluth has these bits of information for you:

- concerts are on Tuesdays, from 7 to 8:30 pm

- performers are required to arrive at least 1 hour in advance to set up

- concerts run June 2 through August 4

- three rain dates have been identified (August 11, 18, and 25) - the starting times on the rain dates are earlier, depending on sunset times

- a stipend of $250.00 is provided; sound equipment provided by a local vendor

- concert attendance ranges from 300-800 with an average of 500

- concerts are outdoors in a family-friendly setting; the performers are on an elevated stage

If you have questions contact Kathy Bergen at (218) 730-4309 or email kbergen@duluthmn.gov