Rock the Garden 2013
June 15, 2013
What a day. One of the most exciting and memorable Rock the Gardens is in the history books. Thanks to all who came and made it such a rousing success.
Recaps & Slideshows
Slideshow: Metric at Rock the Garden
Slideshow: Silversun Pickups at Rock the Garden
Slideshow: Bob Mould at Rock the Garden
Slideshow: Low at Rock the Garden
Slideshow: Dan Deacon rocks the underground garage
Slideshow: Scenes from Rock the Garden
Andrea Swensson's set-by-set Rock the Garden recap
Schedule
3:00 p.m. — Gates open
3:45 p.m. — Dan Deacon
4:30 p.m. — Low
5:45 p.m. — Bob Mould Band
7:15 p.m. — Silversun Pickups
8:45 p.m. — Metric
10:00 p.m. — Music ends
10:30 p.m. — Gates close
The Lineup
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Weather
Rock the Garden will be held rain or shine; however, staff reserves the right to cancel the event, or part of the event, due to severe weather. No umbrellas are allowed into the event. Follow @MPRWeather for the latest updates.
Live Broadcast
Can't make it in person on Saturday June 15th? Rock the Garden on the radio instead! Tune-in to The Current starting at 2 p.m. to hear interviews with the bands, and most importantly, live performances from outside the Sculpture Garden.
We'll rebroadcast highlights as a special 2-hour show on Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Getting to Rock the Garden
Walk, Bike, Bus!
If you live in the area, please walk, bike, or take public transportation.
All ticket holders are eligible for a free ride on buses and light rail to and from the event between the hours of 1 pm and 12 midnight. Visit this link to get the pass. (Metro Transit bus lines: 4, 6, 12, and 25).
Bike racks with parking for 500+ bikes and a Nice Ride bike sharing station will be located on Hennepin Avenue.
Parking
Paid event parking is available in the Dunwoody Institute lot. The Vineland Place underground ramp and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden lots are reserved for VIP ticket holders and are closed to the general public.
Eats
Enjoy cold beverages from Summit Brewing Company, Prairie Organic Vodka, and Jerry's Fresh Lemonade. Cool off with Haagen-Dazs ice cream, and select from an array of food by Butcher and the Boar, World Street Kitchen, Chef Shack, Cupcake, Best Way Gyros, and Taulelle Concessions. Food and beverages will be on sale from 3 to 10:15 pm. ID required to purchase alcohol.
Free Hydration
Bring your empty water bottle and enjoy refreshing cold water throughout the Rock the Garden concert grounds provided by Tap Minneapolis.
Special Member Benefit
Minnesota Public Radio and Walker Art Center members: Bring your member card to receive a free Rock the Garden 2013 water bottle for being a supporter!
Merchandise
During the concert, stop by our tent for all the Rock the Garden and band merchandise.
Details
This event will be filmed, photographed, or recorded by the Walker and/or 89.3 The Current. Ticket holders consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by the Walker and 89.3 The Current.
No outside food or beverages allowed in the event. No lawn furniture, coolers, or pets. No professional photography (anything with separate lenses and camera bodies) or audio recording equipment allowed. No outside soliciting. No guns allowed. All bags subject to search.
Zero-Waste Efforts
Rock the Garden is proud to be a zero-waste event in partnership with Eureka Recycling. On average, we have reduced the amount of waste per visitor to one ounce. Join us in our effort to make Rock the Garden 2013 even more successful!
Sponsors
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