Question 4 Chicago threadheads..AFrican music fest.washington park

[papafrog]

http://www.africainternationalhouse.org/highlights.htm

theres a real interesting african music festival at washington park,labor day weekend....very reasonable tickets...$10 per day..
with top notch african bands,. INjun Bands from nawlins.......great latin and jazz bands as well...
was wondering how that area of town is.....especially at nite....
anyone ever go to this fest...
places to stay in the area...etc..

[chicagomike]

Shaky at best.

[chicagomike]

But let me add this. It is close enough to downtown that lodging is not a problem. There is a Ramada at 57th and Lake Shore Drive and the Hyatt at McCormick Place. I personally wouldnt be too concerned during the day, but if you from out of town and it is night it can bereal sketchy in spots. Generally, if you stick to the east side of the park, you will be fine. Interesting to note...This is where they want to build the stadium for the 2016 Olympics.

[chicagomike]

Bro... There AINT no where to stay within walking distance. Chicago is blessed with good public transportation and cabs aren't too outrageous. I will sniff around and see if there are any B&B's available in Hyde Park, which is close and a pretty decent neighborhood. I will get some insight from my buddy who works at a firehouse just west of the park. The southside just dosent have many lodging choices. I have to work that Saturday, so no Big Chief for me.

[Frosty]

Just to the east of the south end of the park (along Midway Plaisance) is University of Chicago. Be careful walking in that area or you might run into a Nobel Prize winner who will rob you of any protectionist economic policies you may be holding. If somebody were to inquire about your affiliations, just say your a devotee of Milton Friedman and you won't find any trouble.

Me, I'd stay at the aforementioned Radison at LSD and 57th. About a good 1 1/2 - 2 mile walk. I know the South Side is undergoing a transformation but it can be block by block so I'd stick to the advice a friend once gave me, "Do not walk south of 60th, I wouldn't even go there". Note, he is black and lives nearby in Bronzeville (35th and MLK). Also, do not walk west of the park. The area from the expressway east to Hyde Park is real dicey.

A few other tips for out of towners:

Do not put ketchup on your hot dog
Do not park, even where it does not say "do not park".
and
Enjoy a nice cold Bud, courtesy of Jesse Jackson

[jonnygospeltent]

HEY pAPA FROG,
The Jazz vipers are playing at Fitzgeralds that weekend,and Astral Project at the Jazz Fest for free in Grant Park. I'd be free to hang out a couple of days if you can make it.

[papafrog]

HEY pAPA FROG,
The Jazz vipers are playing at Fitzgeralds that weekend,and Astral Project at the Jazz Fest for free in Grant Park. I'd be free to hang out a couple of days if you can make it.

whats your email addy.....

[jonnygospeltent]

JohnK1125@Aol.com

[jonnygospeltent]

If you don't mind a messy house, my crabby wife and a lumpy couch you are free to stay at my casa for any weekend you would like to come.Or else i'm sure I could arrange more comfortable accomadations somewhere.

[papafrog]

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Jazz Week Activities
Orbert Davis

Monday, August 27, 2007
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic On Tap: Songs from Chicago Songbook
6:30 p.m. FREE
Millennium Park's renowned Jay Pritzker Pavilion (Randolph and Michigan)
Orbert Davis' over-50 piece orchestra is one of the most versatile large orchestra's anywhere, and certainly Chicago's most adventurous unit. This outing acknowledges the diverse writing and song styling originating from the windy city, featuring Kurt Elling, Maggie Brown, Jackie Allen and Terisa Griffin. Also featured will be Lane Alexander's Chicago Human Rhythm Project, collaborating with the orchestra on an original composition written expressly to integrate tap as a percussive musical voice. This concert is free and Millennium Park is located at Michigan Avenue and Randolph. Visit www.Millenniumpark.org for more information.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Jazz Institute of Chicago's 5th Annual Gala concert
The Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive.
A Night in Havana: Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, will feature Dizzy's protégé, Jon Faddis, bebop inventor James Moody, Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, drummer Ignacio Berroa, bassist Peter Washington and master percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo. A reception will be held at the Mid America Club before the concert. For concert ticket information visit www.jazzinchicago.org or call 312.334.7777. For reception tickets call 312.427.1676.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
10am to 5pm FREE
OPEN REHEARSAL
Chicago Cultural Center's Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington
Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra

Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Jazz Institute of Chicago's Annual Club Tour
6 p.m. to midnight
Tickets are $25 in advance (starting August 1) and $30 at the door of the clubs (includes admission and transportation)
If you have not gotten on the jazz club tour bus, make this your year to attend!
For more information call 312.427.3400 or visit www.jazzinchicago.org.
As part of the tour, the ESO Sextet performs at 6 p.m. in the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall at 78 E. Washington Street. This free event features Rob Mazurek (cornet) Jason Adaseiwicz (vibes) Jason Ajemain (bass) Mike Reed (drums).

Thursday, August 30, 2007
6 p.m. FREE
The Anat Cohen Quartet
Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall (78 E. Washington).
This quartet features Anat Cohen (Tenor Sax & Clarinet), Jason Lindner (Piano), Omer Avital (Bass) and Daniel Freedman (Drums). For more information visit www.chicagoculturalcenter.org

Thursday, August 30, 2007
10am to 5pm FREE
OPEN REHEARSAL
Chicago Cultural Center's Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington
Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra

Friday, August 31, 2007
10am to 2pm FREE
OPEN REHEARSAL
Chicago Cultural Center's Claudia Cassidy Theater
78 E. Washington
Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra

[Frosty]

How come there's no jazz at Jazz Fest?

[papafrog]

How come there's no jazz at Jazz Fest?

which jazzfest ya talkin bout frosty...
chicago jazzfest has tons of good jazz...
nawlins jazzfest has the jazz tent devoted exclusively 2 jazz..

[glinda]

Hey papa! Tho I'll be out of town till late Friday nite, I plan to experience both the jazz fest & the African fest that weekend. Washington park is a pretty setting, & the DuSable museum of African American history is there in the park. But there's no place like Grant park with the skyline & lakefront adding sparkle to the jazz. Let us know if you plan to visit, we'll plan a THead meet up. Agree with what others have said about the area near Wash park.

[papafrog]

Hey papa! Tho I'll be out of town till late Friday nite, I plan to experience both the jazz fest & the African fest that weekend. Washington park is a pretty setting, & the DuSable museum of African American history is there in the park. But there's no place like Grant park with the skyline & lakefront adding sparkle to the jazz. Let us know if you plan to visit, we'll plan a THead meet up. Agree with what others have said about the area near Wash park.

im working on it.....thanks for the info, ill keep you posted...
...theres tons of great jazz the whole week leading up to the fest...heres some more info..altho the gala is a bit
expensive. there are tix for just $15 for the concert...for those who
dont know....Giovanni is one of the greatest living percussionists,..
and the rest of the band are legends in their own right...


Jazz Institute of Chicago 5th Annual Gala
Jazz Institute of Chicago 5th Annual Gala

A Night in Havana: A 90th Birthday Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie.
Featuring Jon Faddis, James Moody, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ignacio Berroa, Giovanni Hidalgo and Peter Washington.

GREAT MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

VIP Reception and concert tickets: JIC Members $125
Non-members $150
For Gala tickets call: 312.427.1676


Concert tickets $15, $25, $45

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Harris Theater
205 E Randolph Drive

Harris box office: 312-334-7777

and then this great jazz club tour...man....what a week of music..
In what could not have been a better match, the Chicago Trolley Company is partnering with the Jazz Institute to present our 21st Annual Jazz Club Tour. Already the city’s premier sight seeing tour guides, the Chicago Trolley Company will add both charm and class to one of jazz fans’ favorite events of the season.

The Jazz Institute’s 21st Jazz Club Tour on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight is an annual kick off for the Chicago Jazz Festival sponsored with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. Visitors and hometown folks are provided an opportunity to sample a wide range of music and venues to whet their palates for the free feast to come.

The Jazz Club Tour is unique in offering a broad range of musical experience. The Tour provides a deeper jazz experience by going a step further: transporting people to neighborhoods where the music is being (and has been) created.

New to the Club Tour this year are three downtown venues: Chicago Cultural Center, Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz, and the M Lounge and one South Side venue: Red Peppers Masquerade Lounge.

For the low price of $30, patrons can purchase a Jazz Club Tour button which will provide access to all 15 participating clubs and trolley transportation between the clubs. Buttons can be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the participating clubs. Advance Button sales are also available for only $25 at any of the following clubs from August 1- 28, 2007.

This year’s participating clubs are:

* Andy's — 11 E. Hubbard Street w/ Dan Cray Trio, Mike Smith Quintet
* Backroom — 1007 N. Rush w/ System 7
* Bernice‘s Twilight Zone – 2914 E. 79th Street w/ Robert Davis, Ms. Peach, Minnie Shorter
* Chicago Cultural Center – 78 E. Washington Street w/ Rob Mazurek's Exploding Star Orchestra
* Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz – 416 S. Clark Street w/ Steve Flowers
* East of the Ryan — 914 E. 79th Street w/ TBA
* Green Dolphin Street — 2200 N. Ashland w Bill Porter Orchestra
* Green Mill — 4802 N. Broadway Ave. w Frank Catalano Quintet and Kimberly Gordon Trio
* Joe's Bebop Café — 700 E. Grand (Navy Pier)
* Lee’s Unleaded Blues — 7401 S. Chicago Avenue
* M Lounge — 1520 S. Wabash Avenue w/ Chris Greene Quartet
* Pops for Champagne — 601 N. State Street w/ Henry Johnson & Organ Express
* Red Peppers Masquerade Lounge — 428 E. 87th Street w/ Andre Miles & the Elements of Sound
* Velvet Lounge — 67 E. Cermak w/ In Visible : Jerard Harris, Kurt Schweitz, Ben Patterson, Sharif Zaben, followed by Isaiah Spencer Quintet

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Hey Brushes, The Jazz club tour is very cool. I have done it several times and it is well worth it. It is spread out throughout the city so you have to plan accordingly. Start early, stay late. You will never be able to hit all of the clubs but you can have fun trying.

[jonnygospeltent]

Hey Papafrog,
My mother in law is day to day in a nusing home so i really shouldn't commit myself to anything for a while.

[papafrog]

Hey Papafrog,
My mother in law is day to day in a nusing home so i really shouldn't commit myself to anything for a while.

my prayers go out to you and your family...
i totally understand...

[Frosty]

which jazzfest ya talkin bout frosty...
chicago jazzfest has tons of good jazz...
nawlins jazzfest has the jazz tent devoted exclusively 2 jazz..

Just a running joke since every so often trolls sign up to ask why there is no jazz at Jazz Fest, then leave.

[papafrog]

Just a running joke since every so often trolls sign up to ask why there is no jazz at Jazz Fest, then leave.


and i was wondering why theres no festing at jazzfest...;)