'Lunchtime Live!' Outdoor Concert Series To Debut Next Week

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Visit Tuscaloosa on Wednesday announced new programming in September that will bring music and food trucks to Government Plaza for “Lunchtime Live!”

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The fall music series will be free to attend.

“We are very grateful for Representative Lamb’s support through the Alabama Tourism Department’s Event Legislative Grant program, which made this new lunch and music series possible,” Visit Tuscaloosa President & CEO Kelsey Rush said. “Visit Tuscaloosa takes great pride in partnering with community organizations and groups as we all work towards enhancing quality of life for residents and quality of place for visitors.”

Visit Tuscaloosa says guests are encouraged to bring their own outdoor chairs or blankets and enjoy live music and lunch in Government Plaza.

The music series is a collaborative effort between Visit Tuscaloosa, the City of Tuscaloosa, The Arts Council and the Tuscaloosa Downtown Merchants Association.

Visit Tuscaloosa said it is also made possible by an Alabama Tourism Department Event Legislative Grant and the support of State Rep. Bill Lamb, a Republican from Tuscaloosa.

The inaugural installment on Sept. 7 will be held in partnership with the City of Tuscaloosa’s annual United on the Plaza event — an event designed to allow city employees to celebrate their involvement and commitment to the United Way of West Alabama.

Visit Tuscaloosa says music will begin at 11 a.m. with Sounds of Joy (Arc of Tuscaloosa) performing until 11:30 a.m.

The Locked Band will be the featured performer on Sept. 7, going on stage around 11:45 a.m.

The event will conclude at 1 p.m.

Here's a look at the schedule and musical acts

• September 7: The Locked Band
• September 14: The Vuorovesi Trio Featuring TSO musicians & UA faculty
• September 21: The Uri Band
• September 28: Tyler Sellers

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