Houston International Jazz Festival
Cool down this weekend to the sounds of jazz at this year’s Houston International Jazz Festival at Houston’s Discovery Green. Tickets to Houston International Jazz Festival are $25 for general admission lawn seating and $35 for VIP reserved seating per day or $60 for reserved seating for both days when purchased in advance at www.stubdog.com. Day-of gate prices are $30 for general admission and $40 for reserved seating (if available).
Schedule
Friday, August 5, 2011 – House of Blues – 1204 Caroline
- 8:00 pm Kick-off Party
- Featuring: Kyle Turner w/ Joe Carmouche
- Advance Tickets $20/Door $25
Saturday, August 6, 2011 - Discovery Green Park – 1500 McKinney
- 4:00 pm Gate Open
- 5:00 pm SJW
- 6:45 pm Texas Brass Band w/ Frank Lacy
- 8:30 pm Fourplay
Sunday, August 7, 2011 - Wortham Theater – 610 Preston
- 11:00 am – Kroger Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch
- Featuring: The Summer Jazz Workshop All-Stars w/Special Guest
Discovery Green Park – 1500 McKinney
- 4:00 pm Gate Open
- 5:00 pm Theresa Grayson
- 6:45 pm Mindy Abair
- 8:30 pm Will Downing
Jazz Education Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization sponsoring three main programs (The Jazz & Poetry Series, Summer Jazz Workshop, The Houston International Jazz Festival) and several special projects. Jazz & Poetry is an educational/enrichment program helping elementary school children develop an early appreciation for music. The Summer Jazz Workshop produces many of America’s top young music talents through a combination of master classes, lectures, small and large ensembles, video presentations, and demonstrations.
Cadillac Texas Spirit is proud to sponsor this 2011 Summer Musical Event. Cadillac will have ride and drives from 12n-8pm on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 at Discovery Green. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience Cadillac’s luxury and comfort firsthand! Tell them you saw this on Texas Spirit!
