In addition to the jazz concerts taking place at the Algonquin Theatre this week, the Huntsville Festival of the Arts presents outdoor events at several venues around town.
The popular Jazz in the Garden series returns to Spencer’s Tall Trees Restaurant on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nestled in the gardens of the restaurant grounds, live music will be provided by local musicians Doug Banwell and Tim Sullivan, among others. Jazz purists will enjoy their journey through some of the great jazz classics. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy light refreshments and pastries provided from the Tall Trees kitchen.
On Friday, Aug. 1, and Sat., Aug. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., the popular Trillium Dixie Jazz Band will entertain at the town dock. Featuring John Minnis (trombone), Rick Faye (drums), Ted Richardson (trumpet), Marguerite Urban (banjo), Louis Tusz (bass) and Bill Urban (clarinet), this seven-piece ensemble has been a good-time summer tradition in Muskoka for over 25 years.
Also on Saturday afternoon, the Muskoka Concert Band, with a membership of musicians from around Muskoka, plays jazz to classical music in a delightful summer blend from the town hall steps from 1 to 3 p.m.
Apart from Jazz in the Garden, tickets for which are $15, the outdoor concerts are free. Jazz in the Garden tickets are available at the Algonquin Theatre box office, by calling 789-4975, or online at www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca. Tickets will also be sold at the gate.
