Generous endowment ensures jazz concert Among the many interests shared during their full lives, psychologists Mary Ellen and Tom Brigante loved jazz music. The two were regular attendees at Boston jazz clubs and Tom, who had begun his study of the trumpet as a...
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Celebrate fine art while supporting the Rotary Foundation
First Friday at The Lake House not only features the work of exceptional artists but also benefits local charities, who receive a portion of the proceeds from sales during the event. The First Friday being held on Sept. 5 will feature the work of painter Julie R....
Artisans honor one of their own
The artisan tour in Green Valley Lake this weekend will be extra special as it is dedicated to the memory of Ann Howe, who passed away earlier this year. In a tribute to her, the artisans described her as having a “quick wit, cheeky sense of humor and steady...
The jazz festival is here
The wait is over! Tonight, Aug. 21, this year’s Blue Jay Jazz Festival – known as Shuffle, Swing and Sizzle – kicks off with Ms. Monet & Friends. Born Conesha Monet Owens, this California native has fulfilled her fondest wish: To do something in the arts –...
Showing off their chops — Blue Jay Jazz Scholars to perform at Festival ‘25
Each year, the Blue Jay Jazz Foundation offers scholarships to carefully selected Future Generation Jazz Scholars who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, musicianship and community service. The Foundation is proud of the educational component of its...
Summer music camp a symphonic success
The recently completed summer youth music camp brought more than 50 middle-school and high-school woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard and string students together for a week-long series of rehearsals, coaching, sectionals and master classes. The camp came about...









