Celebrate 60 Years of Newport Jazz Festival August 1 – 3
at Historic Fort Adams State Park
and International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino
 Dee Dee Bridgewater |  Dr. John |  Cécile McLorin Salvant |
NEWPORT, July 30, 2014 – No need to worry about what to do this weekend … head to the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management to celebrate the 60th anniversary of America’s first annual jazz festival. Set in beautiful Newport, RI, August 1 – 3, the festival features three stages and more than 45 artists, including Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bobby McFerrin, Dr. John, David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Batiste & Stay Human, Gregory Porter, Snarky Puppy, Ron Carter and many more.
Tickets are still available for all festival events and may be purchased on-line all weekend through Ticketmaster as well as at the entrance to each event. The box office opens at 6:00 PM on Friday night at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and at 9:00 AM each day at Fort Adams State Park. General Admission tickets are also available locally at the Newport Visitor's Center located at 23 America's Cup Ave. in Newport.
Tickets are still available for all festival events and may be purchased on-line all weekend through Ticketmaster as well as at the entrance to each event. The box office opens at 6:00 PM on Friday night at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and at 9:00 AM each day at Fort Adams State Park. General Admission tickets are also available locally at the Newport Visitor's Center located at 23 America's Cup Ave. in Newport.
Also celebrating its 60th anniversary this year is the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, which serves as the host venue for opening night of the Newport Jazz Festival. In 1954, the museum was founded as a “shrine to the ideals of the game.” Sixty years later, and with a bright future ahead, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is a global leader in the tennis industry, and an important community landmark. The Hall of Fame is housed in the historic Newport Casino, which was built in 1880 as a social club to bring the community together. As the two iconic Newport institutions mark 60 years, the Hall of Fame will kick off the 60th Anniversary Opening Night of Newport Jazz Festival with a pre-show cocktail party for concert goers, hosted on the beautiful porches of the historic property. Tickets are $60 and are available on www.tennisfame.com or by phone at 401-324-4072.
For the complete schedule, tickets and more information, please visit www.newportjazzfest.org.
For the complete schedule, tickets and more information, please visit www.newportjazzfest.org.
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