CUTLINE: The Teddy Bear Band played a free concert at New Ulm’s Civic Center Monday evening. The performance was part of the Monday Music in the Park series. It was moved indoors due to the extreme heat and humidty.

NEW ULM –The New Ulm Music in the Park series had a change in scenery on Monday due to the heat. The event was moved to the New Ulm Civil Center.

“Jerseys Sweet Spot” was parked outside of the building for those who wanted to cool down with some ice cream. The puppet wagon was also in attendance, putting on a performance inside of the Civic Center.

The performance for Music in the Park was done by the “Teddy Bear Band”, sponsored by ECFE and a donation by Jay Wiesner-Smith. The “Teddy Bear Band” has been around for 38 years. Monday evening marked 10,000 performances for the band.

The performance was very interactive. The “Teddy Bear Band” encouraged kids to bring their teddy bear’s and supplied them for those who did not bring a teddy bear. As the group performed, the kids danced, clapped, and laughed throughout.

Next week’s Music in the Park concert will be back at German Park next Monday at 7 p.m.