The 2012 MVJF is presented by Adagio Entertainments; in conjunction with The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau and The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
Pawtucket,Blvd, Lowell, MA
Don’t let this crazy New England weather get you down this weekend.
The Merrimack Valley JAZZ Festival’s Main Event on Saturday August 11th will still take place INSIDE the beautiful TSONGAS CENTER at UMass Lowell. DOORS open at 2 PM….. MUSIC STARTS at 4PM. GREAT FOOD, GREAT BANDS, GREAT FUN and all that JAZZ.
Tonight’s weather forecast for the Kick-off event is calling for heavy rain and thunder storms. Keeping public safety at the forefront we have cancelled tonight’s event only. There will be NO PERFORMANCE at the Sampas Pavilion at the Vandenberg Esplanade.
We hope to see you tomorrow for the 2nd annual Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival Musical Event!. Come cheer, chow, sip and swing INSIDE the beautiful Tsongas Center!
Enjoy a complimentary evening of live jazz …..
under the stars…..
in
historic Lowell, Massachusetts.
This exciting weekend of fun, food, music, and entertainment begins in a relaxed, casual setting on the banks of beautiful Merrimack River. Listen to some of the hottest musicians on the local jazz scene. You will also be treated to an assortment of high energy dance performances by The Adagio Dancers and Mill City Dance .
Delight yourself to the outside barbeque at The Heritage Farm Ice Cream and Restaurant “Patio Grille” across the street and still be in full view of all the festivities….
Be part of this very special “Kick-Off” Concert. !!!
Get ready for THE MAIN EVENT …..
join the celebration !!!
Boston
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item with you to the festival !!!
Food donations will be collected for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, which provides food for thousands of families in the region through a network of member food pantries, shelters and meal programs.
Merrimack Valley Food Bank representatives will be at the Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival to collect the food that will in turn be given to individuals in our communities!
Suggested Items: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Rice, Pasta
The MVFB Thanks YOU and The MVJF for your support.
Directions:
The Sampas Pavilion
at Vandenberg Esplanade
160 Pawtucket Blvd Lowell MA 01854
This section of Lowell Heritage State Park is located conveniently off from Interstate 495 from either the north or south. See directions below.
From the North:
Take I-495 South toward Lowell
Take Exit 35 A-B-C for the Lowell Connector/Route 3 toward Nashua NH
Merge onto Route 3 North via Exit 35 B on the left toward Nashua NH
Take the Route 4 Exit, Exit 32, toward N. Chelmsford/Chelmsford
Keep right at the fork to go on Drum Hill Road
Drum Hill Road becomes Westford Street
Stay straight to go onto Wood Street
At the end of Wood Street you reach the Rourke Bridge. Take the bridge over the Merrimack River.
After crossing the river, turn right onto Pawtucket Blvd/Route 113 East
Follow for .9 miles and the parking lot is located on your right at 160 Pawtucket Blvd
From the South:
Take I-495 North toward Lowell
Take the Route 4 North Exit, Exit 33, towards N. Chelmsford
Turn Left onto Route 4 North/North Road
Turn Slight Right onto Drum Hill Road
Follow directions above.
**In case of inclement weather PLEASE check this website on the day of the show**
on The Vandenberg Esplanade
Pawtucket, Blvd, Lowell, MA
Park open daily 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. General seating on first come/first serve basis.
PLEASE bring your own chairs !!! (Seats are not available)
Handicap accessible seating and facilities are available on the festival grounds
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED in the park.
Food and Beverage services available at the Heritage Farm Ice Cream and Restaurant across from the park.
FREE on-street parking. Very Limited VIP parking available across from the stage : $10-Fee
The MERRIMACK VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL is a unique, first class, signature event that showcases the wonders of the musical world in the Merrimack Valley
By bringing to life the great American tradition of Jazz, we are fostering the history, diversity, and richness of this timeless music.
We also educate the community in the depth of itsartistic value and the ingenuity of those presenting it.
The MERRIMACK VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL also provides work for approximately 100 professional musicians who depend upon these short and seasonal events for their livelihood.
We help to reinforce the special qualities offered by local businesses by allowing them to attractively present their products or services to an extended market.
Lowell has been chosen as the back drop for this musical jubilee; not only because of its beauty and number of long established entertainment venues; but, Lowell is the HUB of the Merrimack Valley. Being the approximate half-way point of the most metropolitan cities along the river, it's the perfect location for the MERRIMACK VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL. It has excellent access to Rte's 495, 93, and 3, making an easy commute from almost anywhere in New England.
In the future, we would like to see the MERRIMACK VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL become a multi-day celebration that will attract people from all over the country, and we hope to play an increasingly larger role in the valley's rebirth.
Bobby Kinney
Adagio Entertainments
Associate Producer
Janice MaryAndrea Zawodny
Mill City Dance
LOCAL HOST COMMITTEE
Deb Belanger
Greater Merrimack Valley
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bob Caruso
Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank
John Chemaly
Trinity Ambulance
Tom Golden
State Representative
Bob Howard
Heritage Farm Ice Cream
Marty Lorrey
Lowell City Council
Pete Lally
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Stanley C Swann III
Director, Lowell Jazz Day Camp
Funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism