Jazz in July slated for Lopez Island

On July 3 the fifth annual Independence Day concert will benefit the Lopez School Music Advocacy Foundation. The funds raised go toward the foundation’s programs designed to enrich Lopez students’ educational experiences through musical presentations and workshops.

June 11, 2010 7:44 pm
Above and below: Scenes from last year’s concert with the Overton Berry Trio. Overton has been performing throughout the northwest and the world for over 40 years.
Above and below: Scenes from last year’s concert with the Overton Berry Trio. Overton has been performing throughout the northwest and the world for over 40 years.

On July 3 the fifth annual Independence Day concert will benefit the Lopez School Music Advocacy Foundation. The funds raised go toward the foundation’s programs designed to enrich Lopez students’ educational experiences through musical presentations and workshops.

Previous concerts have show cased international, national and regional artists including Pearl Django, Garfield High School Jazz band, Art Foxhall and many others. This year will feature the return of Jazz band the Overton Berry Trio.

The event will take place on the Lawn at Edenwild Inn at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 with free entry for students. They are available from Blossoms, Paper Scissors, and online at www.livemusiconlopez.com