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WCSA and DC Jazz Festival Present "Jazz in the Hoods
May 26, 2010
Local
Written by: Courtesy of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 08:38
Over 30 Venues To Host 80 Performances throughout D.C. June 1-13
The DC Jazz Festival (formerly the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival) and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) today announced a continuation of their partnership in hosting the annual, highly popular Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. A major program of the 2010 DC Jazz Festival that runs June 1-13, Jazz in the ‘Hoods features nearly 80 performances and showcases spread out over 13 days in more than 30 restaurants, clubs, hotels and galleries within the District.
“What better way to celebrate D.C.’s rich jazz tradition than by sharing this quintessential American art form in neighborhoods throughout the District,” said Erik A. Moses, Managing Director of the WCSA Sports, Entertainment and Special Events Division. “Residents and visitors will hear great music by a variety of local, nationally and internationally known artists. The first two weeks of June have become synonymous with experiencing great jazz D.C.-style.”
Jazz in the ‘Hoods brings the excitement and atmosphere of larger festival activities to the more intimate atmosphere of favorite neighborhood establishments. With a variety of free and ticketed performances in clubs, restaurants, hotels, and galleries such as Bohemian Caverns, Blues Alley, Twins, The Islander, Acadiana, Bossa Bistro, Utopia, Jo Jo’s, the Mandarin Oriental, Cashion’s Eat Place, Johnny’s Half-Shell, the Dupont and Madison hotels, The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, spread out around Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Downtown, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Southeast, Southwest, U Street NW, and Woodley Park, Jazz in the ‘Hoods is expected to draw a large and diverse crowd. Read the full Story
Written by: Courtesy of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 08:38
Over 30 Venues To Host 80 Performances throughout D.C. June 1-13
The DC Jazz Festival (formerly the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival) and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) today announced a continuation of their partnership in hosting the annual, highly popular Jazz in the ‘Hoods Presented by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. A major program of the 2010 DC Jazz Festival that runs June 1-13, Jazz in the ‘Hoods features nearly 80 performances and showcases spread out over 13 days in more than 30 restaurants, clubs, hotels and galleries within the District.
“What better way to celebrate D.C.’s rich jazz tradition than by sharing this quintessential American art form in neighborhoods throughout the District,” said Erik A. Moses, Managing Director of the WCSA Sports, Entertainment and Special Events Division. “Residents and visitors will hear great music by a variety of local, nationally and internationally known artists. The first two weeks of June have become synonymous with experiencing great jazz D.C.-style.”
Jazz in the ‘Hoods brings the excitement and atmosphere of larger festival activities to the more intimate atmosphere of favorite neighborhood establishments. With a variety of free and ticketed performances in clubs, restaurants, hotels, and galleries such as Bohemian Caverns, Blues Alley, Twins, The Islander, Acadiana, Bossa Bistro, Utopia, Jo Jo’s, the Mandarin Oriental, Cashion’s Eat Place, Johnny’s Half-Shell, the Dupont and Madison hotels, The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, spread out around Adams Morgan, Capitol Hill, Downtown, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Southeast, Southwest, U Street NW, and Woodley Park, Jazz in the ‘Hoods is expected to draw a large and diverse crowd. Read the full Story
