Live music makes a return to War Memorial

The series will include Detroit’s own “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis on Aug. 7.

Photo from the War Memorial website

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, announced the return of its free summer concert series, SummerFest.

Concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. and will feature the following artists: multi-genre artist Dave Bennett on July 10, party band Cancel Monday on July 24, Detroit’s own “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis on Aug. 7 and Jimmy Buffet tribute band Air Margaritaville on Aug. 21. Attendees can bring a lawn chair or blanket

Concerts will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, they’ll be moved into the ballroom of the Fred M. Alger Center at The War Memorial.

Those who’d like to support The War Memorial’s efforts to provide free and low-cost family programming can purchase a VIP ticket to any concert for $40. VIP tickets include reserved seats on the balcony or near the stage, a private cash bar and one complimentary beverage.

For more information or to register for a concert, visit warmemorial.org/eventcalendar.