Champaign Park District
Our mission is to enhance our community’s quality of life through positive experiences in parks, recreation, and cultural arts.
Champaign Park District
Our mission is to enhance our community’s quality of life through positive experiences in parks, recreation, and cultural arts.
Start date: Thursday, May 22 2025.
Schedule:
Thursday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,
Park - Robert C. Porter Family ,
Resource person: merry.mitchell@champaignparks.org
Location: Park - Robert C. Porter Family | 2310 South Rising Road, Champaign, IL, 61822
Description:
All Ages
Make your summer a swingin’ one and come out for our annual Jazz in the Park concerts! Each month will feature talented jazz musicians in a different neighborhood park. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments.
Dr. Reginald Lewis is the current Director of Jazz at Illinois Wesleyan University, teaches Jazz Improvisation at Chicago State University, and is the current president of AAJC (African American Jazz Caucus). Dr. Lewis has performed with Quincy Davis, Derrick Gardner, and grandfather and Philadelphia jazz legend Robert "Bootsie" Barnes.
Price: $0.00 Taxes waived
Notes: This is a FREE activity for all! No registration is required.
Skill requirement: Events - Free drop-in event. No registration required.
Tags: Concerts Events Music
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