# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate Summer in Metro-Detroit’s Backyard!

Our free outdoor summer series returns, this time with a patriotic theme that honors America’s 250th Anniversary.  These diverse performances represent different aspects of the music that moves us, combining in a showcase that is uniquely American.  Each concert is free, but registration is required, and VIP tickets on our private balcony are available for purchase to support the show.  

Bring your blanket and chairs and we’ll provide the fun.  We can’t wait to spend the best Wednesday nights of the year with you, here on the lake.

Kick-Off Our SummerFest Concert Series!  
We’ll kick off our 2026 season on July 15th with 15-piece dance band, the Rhythm Society Orchestra, performing a WWII/1940’s-esque set list in Army Air Force uniforms worn by the Glenn Miller band. Take a step back in time and enjoy this 1940’s-esque vintage swing set on the War Memorial Terrace.. We’ll be sure to leave lawn space open for a dance floor 

Your Evening
6:00pm: Grounds Open for seating, Food Stand & Bar Opens for Service
7:30pm: Concert Begins
9:00pm: Concert Concludes

No summer festival would be complete without awesome eats, and SummerFest features a mouth-watering menu from The War Memorial’s own hospitality team, led by Chef Joe Paxton, delivering our own spin on classic Americana.

VIP Tickets Available
While SummerFest concerts are completely free to the public, you can support The War Memorial’s commitment to providing low-cost family friendly programming by purchasing a VIP ticket! VIP tickets are only $45 each and include reserved seating on the Alger Center balcony, padded chairs, a private bar, and a complimentary beverage. We appreciate your support!

General Admission is free and open to all — registration is required.

This event is free and open to all. In the spirit of accessibility and community support, we’ve introduced a “Pay What You Wish” option. While there is no cost to attend, your contribution—of any amount—helps offset the expenses of this program and supports future community offerings at The War Memorial. Thank you for helping us continue to provide enriching experiences for everyone.

Please note, while picnics, picnic blankets and chairs are welcome, no outside beverages are permitted.

About Rhythm Society Orchestra

The Rhythm Society Orchestrais a 15-piece dance band specializing in true vintage swing music. Their sound is heavily influenced by Count Basie and Harry James. Although based in Detroit, this band covers top venues throughout the Midwest and has been featured on numerous television and radio programs.

Crooner Paul King describes his style as "a mixture of Mel Torme, Joe Williams, and Frank Sinatra - with a dash of Cab Calloway thrown in". Detroit's Metro Times jokes "His voice has been banned in some nightclubs for inducing public displays of affection on the dance floor."

The Rhythm Society Orchestra has been featured at many of the Midwest's largest swing dance events including dance workshops with some of the world's top instructors.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Alger Center Ballroom. Watch this space or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-the-minute updates.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grosse-pointe/summerfest-concert-rhythm-society-orchestra/200029990236204
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, workshops, performances, festivals, food-drinks, dance, trips-adventures, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grosse Pointe
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236
- **lat**: 42.38669
- **long**: -82.89747
- **full address**: 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726, United States, Grosse Pointe

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra being held?
  - **A:** SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States, Michigan 48236, 32 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726, United States, Grosse Pointe.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra?
  - **A:** SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra is organized by The War Memorial.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grosse Pointe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SummerFest Concert: Rhythm Society Orchestra sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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