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June 2008
Summer is rapidly approaching and with soaring gas prices and other economic issues on everyone's mind, a "neighborhood vacation" may be just the ticket! Last month we highlighted summer music camps in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Here are some ideas that may help keep some change in your pocket and encourage you to enjoy an outing in your area!
Atlanta
Want to experience the best music, but you're feeling the pinch in your wallet? Become a "Jazzteer."
Boston
ParkARTS, bringing the arts into local parks, kicks off its 2008 live performance season on June 21st continuing through July 31st.
California Wine Hikes
From budget to premium tours in Northern California, the Sierra Foothills and the Central Coast, enjoy a fun, educational wine-hiking experience in a small group atmosphere. Check out the Winehiker Witiculture blog!
Chicago
From May 27th through August 26th, the Chicago Park District's Concerts in the Park offer families a fun, free way to spend an evening in their own community. Music styles range from salsa and reggae, to gospel and jazz.
Denver
Subscriber Rita Sokolowski writes:
"I read once where Colorado has more festivals than any other state. We do like to have fun out here. Here are a few links. Denver 365, Denver's year-round events guide; Old South Gaylord Street Events is one of my favorites, though the Memorial Day Festival just passed. I loved the marimba band this year. This website lists festivals throughout Colorado. Another favorite in July is the Cherry Creek Art Festival. A Taste of Colorado is also very popular. And there's the Mile High Mile Race."
Eugene
Subscriber John Altshuler suggests:
"Although not free, Sam Bond's Garage usually charges from $5 to $10 for a variety of different entertainment across all musical genres. The Hult Center has free events in the lobby or in Studio One below the lobby before most of their various concerts. You might find some free stuff amongst other university events at the University of Oregon. The college newspaper or the ASUO Calendar also host lots of information."
Kansas City
Located in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, the American Jazz Museum showcases jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner and hundreds of others who defined the sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. The 18th & Vine Jazz District is also the place to go for the 4th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival.
London, Ontario, Canada
Subscriber Allan Lavoie says:
"There are two major musical festivals here in London; I am a stage media host at the free 3-day jazz festival Sunfest, which has a Latin flavor; and the Home County Folk Festival combines international folk groups and unusual works by craftsmen from coast to coast. Here is a website of Canadian Jazz festivals across Canada."
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