Sunday, May 22, 2011

THE PHILLIPS CELEBRATES MUSIC, ART, AND FAMILY WITH FREE ADMISSION DURING JAZZ ‘N FAMILIES FUN DAYS 2011

THE PHILLIPS CELEBRATES MUSIC, ART, AND FAMILY WITH
FREE ADMISSION DURING JAZZ ‘N FAMILIES FUN DAYS 2011


Musicians improvise to artworks in the permanent collection, and visitors create jazz-inspired sculpture to take home, explore an exhibition of artworks by local elementary students, and visit the instrument petting zoo. Interactive, all-ages discovery packs are available to enhance the experience. Weekend highlights include:

Celebrated pianist Vince Evans plays solo gospel jazz
The Jess Righthand Trio and James King Quartet perform live jazz in the Music Room
Violinist David Schulman interprets paintings through jazz in the galleries
Sousa Middle School presents a dance ensemble
Part of the annual Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend. In collaboration with DC Jazz Festival. Proudly sponsored by the Going Out Guide. Funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Sat. and Sun. June 4 and 5
Sat.:  10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun.: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Free

The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street, NW, Dupont Circle Metro (Q Street exit)

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