Dacia Bridges is a powerhouse vocalist cited by some as reminiscent of Tina Turner, as well as an accomplished songwriter and performer. She recently relocated to the United States after spending decades performing to great acclaim in Germany and throughout Europe.  

Shortly after, Dacia Found Kalamazoo's finest female musicians and formed the group, The Dacia Bridges Project with Cori Somers-Violin, Carolyn Koebel-drums & percussion, Sarah Hannfuerst-Bass, Dacia Bridges-guitar and vocals.

Through her dance music approach, paired with her incredible energy and charisma, Dacia delivers a performance on stage and in the studio that guarantees a music experience not to be forgotten.

Concerts in the Park one of Kalamazoo’s long-standing traditions offered Sunday’s in June, July and August in Bronson Park deliver a unique offering unlike other concert series in Kalamazoo.  Each concert is free and is friendly for the entire family.  Picnic meals (no grilling allowed), blankets or lawn chairs are encouraged. Shows begin at 4 pm. The rain location is First United Methodist Church, just across from Bronson Park (unless otherwise noted).  Notice will be posted on kalamazooarts.org and Facebook if the concert is moved indoors due to inclement weather.

Concerts in the Park is sponsored by the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation and City of Kalamazoo Parks & Recreation.

The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo is excited to announce a collaboration with the cities of Parchment, Portage and Oshtemo Township to promote summer concerts in Kalamazoo County.  Summertime Live will promote Sunday’s Arts Council’s Concerts in the Park as well Parchment’s Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Performing Arts – The Stage at Kindleberger and Oshtemo Township’s Music in the Park, and the City of Portage’s Thursday Summer Entertainment Series.   “We are fortunate in Kalamazoo County to have great summer music festivals that support local artists and bring different genres and introduce new artists into our community,” states Kristen Chesak, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.  “The Arts Council is excited to be able to sponsor and promote our community partner’s concert series together with our Sunday Bronson Park Concerts in Park as Summertime Live.