Join us for the 2026 Music on the Lawn concert series—four Sundays of great music, community, and summer fun at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church. All concerts begin at 4pm on the back lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, kick back, and enjoy outstanding performances by local talent alongside your neighbors. It’s the perfect way to end your weekend—relaxed, inspired, and connected.

Summer Concert Series

Pat Donohue promo photo

June 14 - Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars 

Kicking off the 2026 Music on the Lawn series is Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars, joined by Steven C & Friends. Celebrate Flag Day with an evening of acoustic folk, blues, Americana, and patriotic favorites in this special outdoor concert event!

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Billie McLaughlin SimpleGifts

Sunday, July 19 Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts
The second concert in our 2026 Music on the Lawn series features Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts.  They will present "The Young and the Rest,"

an acoustic tribute to Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more!

Young and the Rest Sampler

2 Girls and a Boyd

August 16 - 2 Girls and a Boyd

Our third Music on the Lawn concert will feature “2 Girls and a Boyd" with vocalists Mary Jane Alm and Aimée Lee, guitarist/vocalist Boyd Lee, and mandolin guru, Richard Kriehn of A Prairie Home Companion fame.  Join us for lush vocal harmonies combine with smokin' hot instrumental solos for an energetic and expressive live music experience.
2 Girls and a Boyd video

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September 13 - Good News Big Band

Closing out the 2026 Music on the Lawn series is "Good News Big Band" featuring WBLUMC's own New Crossings drummer, Andy Artz.
Get ready to swing to the sounds of this Minneapolis-based jazz orchestra under the direction of Sam Graber...it's always a good time with Good News!

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Summer Concert Series

Pat Donohue promo photo

June 14 - Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars 

Kicking off the 2026 Music on the Lawn series is Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars, joined by Steven C & Friends. Celebrate Flag Day with an evening of acoustic folk, blues, Americana, and patriotic favorites in this special outdoor concert event!

Pat Donohue YouTube

Billie McLaughlin SimpleGifts

Sunday, July 19 Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts
The second concert in our 2026 Music on the Lawn series features Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts.  They will present "The Young and the Rest,"

an acoustic tribute to Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Eagles, Joni Mitchell, America and more!

Young and the Rest Sampler

2 Girls and a Boyd

August 16 - 2 Girls and a Boyd

Our third Music on the Lawn concert will feature “2 Girls and a Boyd" with vocalists Mary Jane Alm and Aimée Lee, guitarist/vocalist Boyd Lee, and mandolin guru, Richard Kriehn of A Prairie Home Companion fame.  Join us for lush vocal harmonies combine with smokin' hot instrumental solos for an energetic and expressive live music experience.
2 Girls and a Boyd video

GNBB

September 13 - Good News Big Band

Closing out the 2026 Music on the Lawn series is "Good News Big Band" featuring WBLUMC's own New Crossings drummer, Andy Artz.
Get ready to swing to the sounds of this Minneapolis-based jazz orchestra under the direction of Sam Graber...it's always a good time with Good News!

BNBB YouTube