Rock The Park, is downtown's new and free monthly music event scheduled to debut the first Thursday of every month in the newly designed Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The music series showcases local musicians in an intimate setting on the plaza of the new Tampa Museum of Art and will present 2 to 3 acts each month. The music genres will be diverse, primarily acoustic and small rock bands, however showcasing different themes such as reggae, country, soul/R&B, etc. “This group has since been meeting regularly and working diligently to ensure that Curtis Hixon Park has a regular music presence in addition to a larger group focused on the importance of activating the park. We see these concerts as a way to showcase our local talent, bring in recognized artists to the Tampa area, as well as provide a free entertainment experience for area residents & tourists” says Christine Burdick, President of the Tampa Downtown Partnership, a sponsor of the event. With the support of our business community, and partnering with the Tampa Downtown Partnership, The Tampa Musuem of Art, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, and REAX Music, Rock the Park looks forward to a fantastic season in 2010, and many more to follow in the years to come.