Arts & Entertainment
Sweet Sounds Summer Jazz Starts Tonight
Musicians are located at four different points in downtown Westfield.
The 17th annual Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival kicks off tonight and will continue weekly through Aug. 27.
Sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC), the festival takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday, with raindates slated for the following evening.
Four artists or bands occupy different areas of downtown Westfield, filling the summer air with music to the delight of those dining outdoors or shopping in the area.
Musicians are situated on Central Avenue in front of Banana Republic, the lawn in front of the North Avenue Train Station, the plaza at the corner of East Broad and North Avenue, and Elm Street in front of the Baptist Church.
“Sweet Sounds Downtown is extremely popular for all ages," said Sherry Cronin, DWC executive director, on the DWC's website. "From contemporary or traditional jazz to blues to big band, there are live performances to please everyone.”
Beth Brenner, assistant executive director of the DWC, noted that the festival has become such a sought-after venue for artists that talented groups have been turned away.
To view the 2013 performance schedule click here.
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