Boston Summer Arts Weekend
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Music & Concerts |
With music ranging from classical and jazz to bluegrass and soul, dramatic theater and street performers, Summer Arts Weekend will showcase Boston's thriving arts community by bringing local and national artists to the city for a variety of free performances. The three-day festival will be perfect for the entire family.
Weekend Highlights
On Friday, July 27, (View Schedule) the weekend kicks off with a look at the legacy of American music. Sierra Hull & Highway 111, led by the recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, will take to the Copley Square stage with Hull’s new brand of bluegrass.
At the other end of the age spectrum, legendary Del McCoury will bring more than 50 years of American roots music to the stage. With the iconic Preservation Hall Jazz Band as well as the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas also on the Copley Square Stage, the rich heritage of this country’s homegrown music will be on grand display.
Saturday July 28(View Schedule) will celebrate diversity, as the Copley Square Stage comes alive with rock and roll, Latin, classical, folk and special performances for the family. Confirmed performances to date include Poncho Sanchez, who will bring a fusion of Latin, jazz and blues to the stage and the new New Orleans sound of Soul Rebels who will rock the stage late into the evening.
Finally, Sunday July 29 (View Schedule)will be dedicated to classical music performances with some unique aspects. A baroque brunch will be held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The emerging piano duo Anderson & Roe will show attendees how classical can be funky and fun and classically-trained musicians Igudesman & Joo, fresh off a performance at Carnegie Hall, will take it a step further, combining classical music and comedy for what will be an unforgettable performance.
More performances will be announced in coming weeks.
After Hours Festival Club
In addition to the free events in Copley Square, a series of performances will take place in the After Hours Festival Club which will come alive after performances on the Copley Square stage end.
These ticketed events will be held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, bringing together festival artists for short-form intimate performances that will allow for unique collaborations between artists. More information about the After-Hours Festival Club will be available soon.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/summer_arts_weekend/2012/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Copley Square, Boston, MA map
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