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...
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
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...
‘Dance can tell a story words never can’
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The intention of the Arrowhead Arts Association gala was to honor Sharon McCormick but it was McCormick herself who honored the guests with her dancers’ presentation of “Schindler’s List.” McCormick – the heart and soul of the Lake...
Jazz festival ends on an ‘unforgettable’ note
The third and final concert of this year’s Blue Jay Jazz Festival will feature jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman, who will be joined by vocalist Eddie Wakes. This Aug. 23 concert will take place on the lawn of the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa at 5:00 p.m., with gates...









