Every Friday and Saturday evening during the summer, the Mariposa County Arts Council hosts Music on the Green Summer Concert Series in downtown Mariposa’s outdoor Art Park. These free concerts begin at 7pm and feature folk, bluegrass, rock, jazz, reggae, country, and world music bands hailing from the Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, and San Francisco Bay Area, bringing together both local and visiting concertgoers of all ages. This program is produced by Andy Roberts.
Music on the Green is now closed. Look for announcements and schedules Spring 2023.
Past Series
2022 Line Up
| June 3 | The Jespersons |
| June 4 | The Trespassers |
| June 10 | Chris Doud |
| June 11 | Mike Hammar and the Nails |
| June 17 | Yosemite Songwriting Retreat Showcase |
| June 18 | Scott Little |
| June 24 | Hank Lemar, Andy Roberts and Fritz Baggett |
| June 25 | Nicholas Lefler |
| July 1 | High Country Chimes |
| July 2 | Soul Galaxy |
| July 8 | Clan Dyken |
| July 9 | Night Wolf |
| July 15 | Tom V and the Creekers |
| July 16 | Mike Hammar and the Nails |
| July 22 | Blue Skies Trio |
| July 23 | Adam Burns Solo and Little Tiger |
| July 29 | Kidd Hollar |
| July 30 | Green Machine |
| Aug 5 | Candice Lamb |
| Aug 6 | Ted Nunes and Richfield |
| Aug 12 | Gail Dreifus & David Budries |
| Aug 13 | Tarantula and the Turtle Doves |
| Aug 19 | Songwriters in the Round (Hank Lamar, Cheyenne Hernandez, Tony Morrow, Kay Jeperson) |
| Aug 20 | Dirty Red Barn |
| Aug 26 | Good Medicine |
| Aug 27 | Roger Perry |
Music on the Green Student Artist 2022
Celianna Lee
Music on the Green’s artwork, “Dogwoods” was created by Celianna Lee, soon-to-be Senior at Mariposa County High School. Celianna is a versatile artist with a focus on digital illustration and acrylic painting. Her various inspirations have helped develop a contrast and color-orientated style, which play deeply into each composition.
“I’m a passionate artist. Every piece I create is made with intention, emotion, and love. I chose dogwood flowers to symbolize our community.”
Special Thanks to Our 2022 Sponsors
Performances are made possible by support from Mariposa County, the California Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts and the following loyal sponsors:
| James Whittkopf | Xav Dubois and Sean Aiken |
Saralynn Nusbaum and Don Melcher | Dewey Family Trust |
| Meadow Creek Ranch Bed & Breakfast | Dog Grooming by Tess |
| Dave and Terry Rozelle | Kevin Cann & Beth Waldow |
| Pamela Flick | Mariposa Certified Farmers Market |
| The Local Grape |
Program Origin & Cousin Jack
Cousin Jack loved Mariposa, and loved making Mariposa visitors remember their trip-sharing samples of gold, coins from all over the world, balloon sculptors and spontaneous performances, Cousin Jack was instantly loved. In gratitude to Cousin Jack and Alinda, for being a positive representative of Mariposa, sharing their smiles, spirit, good cheer, support, energy and expertise so generously, Cousin Jack was named “Honorary Mayor” and Good Will Ambassador for Mariposa.
Cousin Jack’s birthday celebrations were a time of year to gather the community, play some music, have fun, and raise funds in support of organizations such as the SPCA. This free-spirited musician, who picked a 1920’s Montgomery Ward Parlor acoustic guitar, dulcimer, harmonica and that throwback banjo, played for anyone who would listen! Cousin Jack could play “Mary had a Little Lamb” on virtually any instrument for local youth. He spent many hours volunteering in the schools giving free music lessons to children, and supported many local organizations.
Cousin Jack and a group of business owners influenced the County to purchase vacant land on Hwy 140 and 4th Street to become an Art Park. Cousin Jack’s dream became a reality in 2004 with the new Mariposa County Art Park. It is a beautifully landscaped natural amphitheater with a small stage. For the 2005 celebration for Cousin Jack, the Mariposa County Arts Council was pleased to dedicate our Summer Music series in his honor. Music on the Green is well known as: “Cousin Jack’s Music on the Green.”
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