The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Manny Laureano, played a concert of jazz favorites through the years for their annual Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. The program honored the truly American art form of jazz, as a tribute to the United States’ Semiquincentennial (250th) celebration in 2026. The concert included four pieces with Twin Cities artist Jennifer Grimm. View the program here.
Thank you to Ruben Najera Photography for sharing these wonderful photos with us.
BSO at Normandale Bandshell
The BSO plays at the Normandale Lake Bandshell in Bloomington, Minnesota in July 2026 Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Jennifer Grimm sings with the BSO
Jennifer Grimm sings with the BSO at the Normandale Lake Bandshell on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Jennifer and Manny talk
Jennifer Grimm and Manny Laureano talk between pieces at the BSO’s Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026 Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Jennifer Grimm at the Normandale Lake Bandshell
A smiling Jennifer Grimm sings with the backdrop of the Normandale Lake Bandshell in Bloomington. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Manny keeps an eye on Jennifer
Jennifer Grimm belts while Manny Laureano keeps a careful eye on her at the BSO’s Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Manny Laureano and Jennifer Grimm at Arts in the Park 2026
Jennifer Grimm in motion as Manny watches for her cues at the BSO’s Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Spotlight on Erik Lange, first violin
The focus is on Erik Lange, a BSO member since 1998, at the Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Spotlight on second violins
The lens is on Brenda Ruberto and Barbara Whiteman Brown at Arts in the Park on Normandale Lake Bandshell on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Manny Laureano leads the BSO
Manny Laureano leads the BSO at Arts in the Park at Normandale Lake Bandshell on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Jennifer Grimm and the BSO
Jennifer Grimm sings with the BSO at the Arts in the Park Concert at the Normandale Lake Bandshell on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
The audience enjoys the BSO at the Normandale Lake Bandshell
A grateful audience takes in the Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026 Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
The BSO takes a bow
The BSO takes a bow in front of a grateful audience. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Spotlight on Violist Suzanne Ludwig
The spotlight is on Suzanne Ludwig, violist, at the Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography
Manny Laureano, Music Director
Proud BSO Music Director Manny Laureano congratulates the musicians at the end of the Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. Photo by Ruben Najera Photography