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Jazz In The Garden Kicks Off Friday!!


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From the National Gallery of Art:

Friday Evenings May 19th through August 25th, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Constitution Avenue and
Madison Drive entrances
at 9th Street, NW

Jazz In The Garden at Pavilion Café in the National Gallery of Art features an eclectic mix of jazz is performed by top Washington-area artists. During jazz concerts, the Pavilion Café offers a special menu of creative American cuisine and refreshments, including a beer and wine menu. To learn more about Jazz in the Garden concerts and performers, please call (202) 842-6941.

Guests may purchase food and beverages from the Pavilion Café and its carts located around the Garden or bring their own picnics. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought to the premises from outside and are subject to confiscation. Security officers reserve the right to inspect all items brought into the Sculpture Garden.

NOTE: Concerts may be cancelled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. For up-to-date information, click on www.nga.gov/jazz, call (202) 289-3360, or check the Gallery’s Twitter and Facebook feeds at http://www.twitter.com/ngadc | www.facebook.com/NationalGalleryofArt

Sculpture Garden Rules

Do not touch the works of art unless it is indicated that you may do so.
Do not ride bicycles or use in-line skates and skateboards in the Sculpture Garden. Either walk beside your bike or secure it at one of the hitching posts located near the entrances on Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive.
No pets other than service animals are allowed.”

Full Schedule

May 19 – Matuto

May 26 – United States Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band

June 2 – Leigh Pilzer

June 9 – Dan Bárta & Robert Balzar Trio

June 16 – Michael Thomas Quintet

June 23 – Juanita Williams

June 30 – Victor Provost

July 7 – Speakers of the House

July 14 – Onyx Club Boys

July 21 – The JoGo Project

July 28 – 3Divas

August 4 – Incendio

August 11 – Zili

August 18 – Davina and the Vagabonds

August 25 – Black Masala”

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