A Hot Weekend - Iowa City Jazz Festival + Fireworks in the Park

One of the highlights of the summer in downtown Iowa City this 4th of July weekend is upon us - Iowa City Jazz Festival.

The Main Stage is in front of the Old Capitol and performances start there at 4.30 pm Friday. The final performance will be at 8.00 pm on Sunday and right after that at 9.45 pm you can make your way to Hubbard Park for the 4th of July Fireworks that will be launched from Hubbard Park. (Yes, the 4th of July Firework Display is scheduled for July 3 - Make sure you don't miss it!)

While you're listening to all the good music you're going to need sustenance. Vendors on Culinary Row will provide cuisine from around the world. They'll be set up along Iowa Ave. John's JazzFest Beer Tent offers a great view of the Main Stage. And to round it off and make it a truly family affair, for kids there's FUN Zone, (located at the south end of Clinton St)

Schedule Of All Day Events + Main Stage Performances
Iowa City Jazz Festival July 1 - July 3, 2011

Friday July 1

3:00 – 10:00 pm Culinary Row Open
3:00 - 11:00 pm John's Jazz Fest. Bier Garden Open
4:00 – 8:30 pm FUN Zone Open -- FREE and paid activities for kids of all ages!

Main Stage
4:30 pm United Jazz Ensemble
6:00 pm DePaul Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm Carmen Bradford with the Iowa Jazz Orchestra

Saturday July 2

11:00 a.m. – 10:00 pm Culinary Row Open
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 pm John's Jazz Fest. Bier Garden Open
12:00 – 8:30 pm FUN Zone Open -- FREE and paid activities for kids of all ages!

Main Stage
2:00 pm North Corridor Jazz All Stars
4:00 pm Elsie Parker and The Poor People of Paris
6:00 pm Kneebody
8:00 pm Josh Roseman Unit

Sunday July 3

11:00 a.m. – 10:30 pm Culinary Row Open
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 pm John's Jazz Fest. Bier Garden Open
12:00 – 8:30 pm FUN Zone Open -- FREE and paid activities for kids of all ages!

Main Stage
2:00 pm Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe with David Hoffman
4:00 pm John Ellis and Double-Wide
6:00 pm Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet
8:00 pm Randy Weston’s African Rhythms Trio

9.45 pm Firework Display at Hubbard Park, across the road from IMU.

The Iowa City Jazz Festival is part of the Summer of the Arts Project and is all about promoting the Arts in the area. You can expect to see big names like Carmen Bradford and talented musicians from local high schools at the save venue. Pretty cool when you think about it. The main stage is in front of the Old Capitol. There are three side stages so you really won't be able to miss hearing some good music if you're anywhere in the vicinity of Iowa Ave and Clinton St!

originally posted @ ichomesforsale.com