Fizz Kizer Thursday, 5-8 PM

O'Bro's Sunday, 2-5 PM

This week's music lineup was created just for YOU! Whether you're among our many guests who've applauded the addition of Thursday evening performances this summer because you simply can't stick around long enough on Sundays. OR whether you're someone who prefers to end your weekend with a relaxing afternoon of tonic and tunes.

Because THIS week is our very first for welcoming popular performers back to the Rookery stage for the second time in a season, but on alternate days. Fizz Kizer, who performed last month for our second Sunday of live outdoor music, is back this Thursday. And the O'Bro's, who kicked off our new Thursday evening lineup a few weeks ago, are returning on Sunday. So if you missed either of these great performers the first time around there's really no excuse to miss 'em this time!

And speaking of excuses, what's up with the "but it might rain" whiners I've heard tell about? Don't they know the Rookery now has a great rainproof pavilion, along with newly expanded seating for up to 50 people under cover? A couple of weeks ago one of our guests, toasty dry under the pavilion through a light warm drizzle (dry but for her quenching beverage that is) commented how cozy and comfortable it was to be enjoying great music outdoors on such a day.

As for the "but it might be too hot" crowd, we've just added yet another sun shade to our outdoor venue, providing several dozen additional seating options if you prefer to stay out of the sun. Despite temps in the mid-80s with high humidity this past Sunday, everyone who turned out for the music seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and no one complained of being uncomfortable.

So much for most of the excuses we've heard. We think we've done pretty much everything we can to address them. But you know what they say. You can lead a horse to music...but you can't make him listen. Or something like that.

Fizz Kizer on Thursday. The O'Bro's on Sunday. Live. Outdoors. Only at the Rookery!

Remember, we now accept (and strongly encourage) reservations for outdoor dining on Thursday evenings, from 4:30 until 5:45 PM. With just 12 tables available, we take food orders from two tables every 15 minutes. If you have a reservation for outdoor dining you're welcome to be seated anytime prior to that reservation to enjoy the music while you wait your turn to order. If you don't have dining reservations you're still welcome to enjoy the music with a beverage and we'll offer you food (and a table) when and if we can. 

Meanwhile all seating on Sunday afternoons will continue to be first come first served and feature our special patio grill menu from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  

You can check out the Rookery's full summer music lineup by clicking on the image below which links to our online calendar. Or click HERE for a PDF version you can print out for yourself.