When it comes to the Entertainment in the Park series for the City of Monroe, they have saved the best for first. The Monroe High School Jazz Band will kick off this summer’s Thursday night music series with a concert at 7 p.m., this Thursday at St. Mary’s Park. City Recreation Director Loretta LaPointe said of the MHS jazz band, “The talent of the youth in the jazz band is always phenomenal. It is a pleasure to have them kick off our concert series.” Admission is free so bring your lawn chair.