Before I get into the first weekend of summer’s bustling outdoor jazz schedule, there is news of an exciting venue opening. Saturday, June 22nd, marks the first day for Streetlight Guild, “the brick and mortar house for Columbus culture,” located at 1367 East Main Street on the Near East Side.Continue Reading
With June fully upon us, there is abundant jazz for you in our Outdoor Jazz Guide! On Friday, June 7th, 6 – 10pm, the Friday Nights Uptown Series at Partners Park in Marysville kicks off with the toe-tapping tunes of the Dave Powers Trio (details here). On Saturday, June 8thContinue Reading
School is back in session across Central Ohio but the Outdoor Jazz season rages on! Our top pick for the fresh air schedule is the annual Hot Times Festival, 240 Parsons Ave in Olde Towne East. The festival presents a wide range of family-friendly entertainment and activities all weekend, andContinue Reading
I hope everyone had a good Jazz & Rib Fest weekend despite the weather – I managed to enjoy great sets by Safety Squad and the Doug Neel 5tet Friday afternoon. This weekend’s Outdoor Jazz schedule (all events are free unless otherwise noted) gets off to an early start onContinue Reading
Before roundups of Outdoor Jazz and your strong indoor and outdoor 4th of July jazz options plus the return of Kelly Delaveris, there is news of a new Columbus jazz jam session getting started in July! Saxophonist Korey Black and The Brewtet, with Will Ash on drums, Julian Dittmer onContinue Reading
This week’s Outdoor Jazz lineup is another very strong one, topped by the 20th annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna – click here for the festival’s jazz schedule. On Saturday, June 16th, at 11am, Tom Carroll plays the first of 3 monthly Jazz Brunches on the Patio atContinue Reading
First up this week is our Outdoor Jazz roundup, bursting with fun options for the whole family – all events are free unless otherwise noted. The Columbus Arts Festival runs all weekend on the Scioto Mile – learn about their jazz lineup here. On Friday, June 8th at 6pm, theContinue Reading