Outdoor music is back

Jerrod Niemann

General admission tickets ($25 plus fees) still are available through Ticketmaster for an Aug. 27 outdoor concert by country music artist Jerrod Niemann in the renovated plaza at the Iowa State Center. Also performing will be Craig Campbell.

The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Guests may bring blankets and lawn chairs; but coolers, umbrellas, pets, food or beverage containers and large bags are not permitted.

This event is scheduled in conjunction with the 2014 Farm Progress Show near Boone Aug. 26-28.