“Although music venues are closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, you don’t have to miss out on the joy of live music this August,” writes Jada Fisher in Tuesday’s (8/11) MLive.com (Michigan). “The Grand Rapids Symphony is shaking things up with its new ‘Sidewalk Serenades.’ For $300, musicians will perform in your driveway on a summer evening. The concerts include 30 minutes of classical music for you and up to nine guests. ‘Enjoy a cozy concert just for you, in an intimate gathering of family and friends, as West Michigan’s finest musicians perform for you in the privacy of your own driveway,’ according to a symphony press release. This live musical experience will be available at either 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 20-22 and Aug. 27-29. Masks are required upon arrival and throughout the performances and social distancing should be observed. No food or drink is allowed when musicians are present.”