365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

#141 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

Posted by Tara Peterson on Wed, Sep 15, 2010

flyerLike music? Like Jazz? Were you aware that the Berklee Jazz Festival is happening this week? You weren't? Well no you are aware.

Starting today and jamming until September 25. The first college of jazz celebrates the birthplace of jazz as the 10th annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival pays tribute to the music and culture of New Orleans five years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The 10-day event culminates on Saturday, September 25, in a free outdoor festival on three stages that stretches over six blocks in the South End and brings together people of all ages from every Boston neighborhood, throughout New England, and beyond.

To get more information and all of that....check out their website.