Get ready to dust off those poodle skirts and saddle shoes, Coon Rapids is throwing it back to the 1950s with its upcoming Riverside Rockets concert. As part of the truncated Winter Concert Series, which has been snipped this year from four to a more succinct three, the local act is slated for a March 14 performance that promises to pull at the nostalgic heartstrings of lovers of the greaser era. The show, set to start at 7 p.m. sharp at the Coon Rapids Civic Center, is a doo-wop down memory lane.

Held at 11155 Robinson Drive, tickets for this blast from the past are available for purchase at the decidedly modern front desk at City Hall. They are priced at $8 for adults and, $5 for kids 12 and under – a family-friendly fare, especially considering that dessert and coffee are part of the deal. According to information available on the City of Coon Rapids website, this social soirée is easy on the wallet and heavy on the fun.

In a nod to the community's support for arts and culture, the Coon Rapids Arts Commission is the maestro behind the sponsorship of the concert series, ticking off the boxes for diversity with the inclusion of The Floras' country/gospel vibes earlier this month and the upcoming “Kenny and Friends” country performance in April. It's a little something for everyone, with a side of coffee and cake – because why not?

The Floras kicked off the series on February 8, warming up the winter with their twangs and harmonies, while “Kenny and Friends” will be wrapping things up on April 11. Each show is an invitation to cozy up in the Civic Center's auditorium, forget about the snow outside, and indulge in some of the sweet sounds – and sweets – the town has to offer, all with community spirit brewing as strong as the complimentary coffee.