Jazz Fest in Travis Park
Posted by thomas-cummins on 19 Sep 2009 at 03:06 am | Tagged as: upcoming events
Sat, Sep 19 | ||
12:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
Jazz’SAlive
in Travis Park
Whether you’re a seasoned jazz aficionado, or someone who just wants to witness a solid jazz performance, Jazz’SAlive is the place to be in September.
The San Antonio Parks Foundation & The City of San Antonio present Jazz’SAlive at Travis Park, Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, 2009, from noon to 11 p.m, and noon to 10 p.m.
Jazz’SAlive is a FREE two-day festival featuring national, regional and local musicians. The event features national recording Jazz artists, as well as regional and local Jazz favorites. Children’s activities will be featured both days from noon to 6 p.m. NO OUTSIDE COOLERS ALLOWED IN THE PARK.
The Starlight Salute to Jazz’SAlive Gala, featuring dinner, dancing and auction, will be held Friday, September 18, 2009 at the St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis. For more information and to purchase tickets click on the following link. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of true San Antonio history with this Autographed Spurs ABA Ball! The live auction will take place during the Jazz’SAlive Gala on Friday, September 18.
The Jazz’SAlive Sunday Champagne Brunch, with live Jazz will be held Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the St. Anthony Hotel in the Anacacho Room. Sponsored by Rio San Antonio Cruises, this event is the perfect way to end the Jazz’SAlive weekend! For more information and to purchase tickets click on the following link.
Jazz’SAlive is co-sponsored by the San Antonio Parks Foundation and the City of San Antonio.
Jazz’SAlive’s sponsors include Bud Light, The St. Anthony Hotel – Official Host Hotel of Jazz’SAlive, H-E-B, Rio San Antonio Cruises, KENS-TV 5, Southwest Airlines – Official Airline of Jazz’SAlive, Q101.9, KRTU 91.7, and the San Antonio Express-News. Special thanks to the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Saturday evening performance is generously underwritten by the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts and the Tobin Endowment. Jazz’SAlive is a Fall Arts Festival event.
Don’t forget the exciting Jazz After-Hours Jam Sessions. Saturday and Sunday night at the St. Anthony Hotel Peacock Alley till 2 a.m. This is your chance to catch an up close and personal glimpse of national and regional Jazz musicians jamming alongside our favorite local bands. The event is free, and follows the last performance on the main stage.