The Austin Big Band will be performing a free concert in the park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the band shell park in Austin. The band will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will be performing many big band era favorites and some more current big band tunes. Plan to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. For more information e-mail austinbigband@yahoo.com or call 507-271-5745.