The New Orleans-style sounds of Brasshoppers drifted to the tree tops in Lyman Park last week, youngsters kicked up their heels and adults picnicked, chatted, sipped wine and enjoyed the summer evening and the season’s first Musical Picnic in the Park.

The Thursday evening series, held from 6 to 8 p.m. — cosponsored by the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and individuals — continue July 9 with The B Stars and their take on honky-tonk, hillbilly swing, and country and western. Curt Yagi & The People Standing Behind Me, which earned the Bay Guardian’s Best of the Bay Singer/Songwriter award, performs July 23. Heriberto Gonzalez is “Tito” of Tito y su Son de Cuba, the Aug. 6 performer who plays “El Son,” music made familiar to North American audiences by the Buena Vista Social Club.

The free musical picnics wrap up Aug. 20 with the French-Gypsy funk band Dgiin whose unique style reflects various cultures and influences.

For more information call (800) 799-6456, or visit www.sthelena.com.

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