Fridays at Nollen Plaza

This past Friday was another a beautiful day in the plaza. The entire cast of the Belin ensemble was there to play Brahms’ Quintet Op. 88.

Phillis Fair and Mac Danielson are two retirees from the Des Moines area who enjoy their Friday afternoons in Nollen plaza. “[We’ve] been coming for years and really enjoy it,” Fair said. “It’s our date day, we come down every Friday and don’t make any other plans.”

I notice people down for the performances young and old, it’s a great thing to see the variety of people that come out to take in the music and maybe have some lunch. I would invite anyone I know to come down. If you’re ever looking to catch up with an old friend, or want to hang out with someone you don’t see enough join us for the lunch hour. We have umbrellas for shade and cushions to sit on at out information table. There is always a relaxing feel and plenty of room to spread out, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the music. I hope to see everyone I have met at the performances along with many more new faces for this Friday’s noon hour.

Jason Link, Belin Quartet Intern