The 12th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend starts today and will feature over 30 different jazz performances at 21 St. Charles venues through Sunday.
Some notable performances during Jazz Weekend include Grammy-winning saxophonist Frank Catalano who will be performing at The Filling Station Pub & Grill on September 7th, and at The House Pub on September 8th and 9th, critically acclaimed Alyssa Allgood at the Moonlight Theatre on September 9th, and Deans Simms and the Hot Notes who will be playing a tribute to Louis Armstrong at The Arcada Theatre on September 10th.
Individuals attending the 2023 St. Charles Jazz Weekend have the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to a show at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. To enter, download the Travel St. Charles app and create an account. Once an account is created, the user will be able to check-in to any Jazz Weekend performance by viewing the event and clicking on the “Check-In Now” button while at the venue. A total of three check-ins throughout Jazz Weekend are required to be entered to win. Three winners from all entrants who complete the challenge will be chosen and will be notified via email on September 12th.
The venues participating in this year’s Jazz Weekend include: 116 Gallery, Alter Brewing + Kitchen, The Arcada Theatre, Baker Community Center, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Coroco Coffee, D&G Brewing, Eden Restaurant & Events, The Filling Station Pub & Grill, The House Pub, Hunt House Creative Arts Center, Jeans & A Cute Top Shop, McNally’s Irish Pub & Kitchen, Moonlight Theatre, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, St. Charles History Museum, St. Charles Public Library, Riverlands Brewing Company, The Wine Exchange, and Whiskey Bend. There will also be performances near the Reflections Statue behind the St. Charles Municipal Building.
Jenna Sawicki, Executive Director of the St. Charles Business Alliance, said she is looking forward to this year’s Jazz Weekend. “There are some incredible jazz-performances taking place throughout the weekend at some fantastic venues,” said Sawicki. “I encourage everyone to come to listen to the music and to support the wonderful local businesses that we have in town.”
For more information on 2023 St. Charles Jazz Weekend including a full schedule, please visit www.stcjazzweekend.com. For further inquiries, please contact the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.
