VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Monroe Doctrine will be bringing their music to the City Park Bandshell on Wednesday, July 14 starting at 7:15 pm.

The Monroe Doctrine Bluegrass Band is the house bluegrass band at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center in Valley City.  The opportunity to play high-level bluegrass music draws the group together every other Thursday evening.  They are veterans of bluegrass bands in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Maryland. The crew draws heavily upon the classic bluegrass sounds of the first and second generation musicians mixed with music from contemporary bluegrass and Americana artists. In this family-friendly concert, expect hot fiddle tunes, slow waltzes, songs about the old home place, gospel classics, and original tunes and songs.

As part of the 25th Anniversary celebration Stretch Rogers along with her daughter, Roxanne, will be recognized for their contributions and dedication to the arts and music in Valley City.

Bring your family and enjoy the evening with neighbors & friends! A freewill offering is taken each night for the continued support of the City Park Bandshell. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to the VCSU Froemke Music Building.

Music in the Park is sponsored by the Valley City Parks & Recreation District, Bridges Arts Council, NewsDakota.com, Myron Sommerfeld family, CVB, BEK, Cass County Electric and the North Dakota Council on the Arts. For questions, call Diane at 701-845-3294, or email: vcpr@vcparks.com