ALEXANDRIA, VA-Enjoy listening to live jazz? On Friday, Dec. 13, the ALX Jazz Fest returns. This edition, to be held at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial from 5 to 9 p.m., has a holiday theme. While live music is the headliner, the festival will also host poetry readings and visual art.
A Very Merry Jazz Fest is free, but space is limited. Attendees are required to RSVP HERE.
The schedule from Alexandria’s Office of the Arts follows:
Mingling, DJ Set, Drinks with Port City, and viewing of Art Projects in the Masonic Hall:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Live DJ Set by DJ One Luv
- Drinks (Wine, Beer, Cider) for sale by Port City Brewing Company
- Light Appetizers (Cookies, Fruit, Vegetables, Charcuterie)
- Complimentary Coffee and Hot Tea
- Exhibitions by 3 Art Projects commissioned by the Office of the Arts: David Amoroso, Ngoc ‘Naomi’ Le, Bex Novak
- Tours of Masonic Memorial Observation Deck
Jazz and Poetry Performances in the Memorial Theater:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 7 PM: Opening and Poetry by Master of Ceremonies Sean Murphy
- 7:15 PM: Jazz by Night and Day Music
- 8 PM: Poetry by Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam
- 8:15 PM: Jazz by Wes Biles & Friends
- 8:50 PM: Special Appearance by Santa Claus
George Washington Masonic National Memorial is located at 101 Callahan Dr. For event details, visit alexandriava.gov/arts/alexandria-jazz-fest.
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