Airlie Summer Concert Series

Last week we filled you in on the Downtown Sundown Concert Series – a free concert every Friday night on the riverfront. The downtown sundown series is a great way to unwind on a Friday night right in the heart of downtown. But if you’re looking for an event that’s a little bit more laid back you should check out the Airlie Gardens Concert Series.

This Concert Series is held on the beautiful 67 acres of Airlie Gardens, home to formal gardens, wildlife, historic structures, walking trails, sculptures, and the 462-year-old Airlie Oak. Airlie invites you to bring Chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets every 1st and 3rd Friday night from May through September to enjoy the music of local and regional bands in the natural splendor of Airlie Gardens. Every 1st Friday of the month from 6PM until 8PM, Airlie will feature a jazz band and every 3rd Friday bring the family out for some great dance music. Admission for adults is $8 and children get in for $2. Airlie members enjoy these performances free of charge.

So pack a picnic and head over to the gardens with friends and family for a some great music in the breathtaking atmosphere of coastal Carolina nature.

Jazz Festival!

Love saxophone? Love the smooth sound of music gliding through the warm summer breeze? Mark your calendars! On July 7, 2012 Wilmington will be hosting the Indie Jazz/Blues Festival at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre. This fantastic event will feature blues musicians Paul Miles (Detroit), Bobby Walker (Clifton, CO), and Sit Down Baby (Providence, RI); and jazz musicians Dee Lucas (Atlanta), and Freedom Underground (Detroit) with additional accompaniment by Wilmington’s own El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All Stars.

The concert will last from noon to 5pm and a portion of the proceeds will go toward educational scholarships, and to support the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Wilmington, NC

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.

Tickets: $15.00 to $20.00

Getting Jazzy!

 

Are you a Jazz fan? The North Carolina Jazz Festival is February 17 – 19, 2011 located Wilmington Hilton Riverside, Wilmington N.C. This is one of the oldest traditional jazz festivals in the country but also introducing newcomers into the festival, which is why they tagged the line “a new vibe for an old sound.” Some featured artists are Wycliffe Gordon-trombone, featured along with Lynn Roberts – vocals, Jonathan Russell -violin, Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar  & the UNCW Saxtet. More details and information can be found on their website: jcjazzfestival.com. For those of you who love Jazz and music in general, what is your favorite instrument?