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April 29 through May 6, 2009

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Now in its 11th year, the Williamstown Jazz Festival is a partnership of the Williams College Department of Music, the office of the President of Williams College, the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and MASS MoCA. The interdisciplinary festival features events ranging from formal concerts to gospel, dance, film and art. Many events, such as the Intercollegiate Jazz Festival, now in its 18th year, are free and open to the public. Ticketed events are priced to assure community access. Contact the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce for information on accommodations during the festival.
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce

Festival Highlights
Sponsors Williamstown Jazz fest.

After February 1 call our hotline for schedule updates (413) 597-5299

April 29: Dance Classes:
FREE - Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Mass MoCA Rehearsal Hall, B210
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reservations Suggested: 413.662.2111

April 30: Dance Classes:
Goodrich Hall second Floor Dance Studio,
at the corner of Spring and Main Streets.
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Reservations Suggested: 413.597.2410

April 30: Pre-film lecture: By Dr. JC Sanford. 7:00pm
Sponsored by the Williams College Lecture Committee (admission with Ben-Hur ticket)

April 30 Film: Ben-Hur. (1925) The original silent film will be accompanied by new music performed live by members of the CNY Jazz Orchestra, written and directed by Dr. JC Sanford. ($)
8:00pm
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance, Williams College. Call 413-597-2425 for tickets.

May 1-2: 18th Annual Intercollegiate Jazz Festival.
FREE
See Intercollegiate page for
performance schedule
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance.

May 1: Gospel Concert featuring Kevin Sharpe
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 35 Park St., Wiliamstown
6:30 p.m.
Info 413.458.8144
FREE - Sponsored by the Williamstown Jazz Festival

May 1: Salsa Dance Party: Nicki Denner Sextet
8:30pm
Mass MoCA, N. Adams. ($) Call 413-662-2111 for tickets.

May 1: Post Concert Open Jam
Café Latino on MASS MoCA campus, North Adams
For information: 413.662.2004
Cover Charge: $5.00
http://www.mezzeinc.com

May 2: Miguel Zenon Quartet. ($)
8:30pm
'62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
Call 413-597-2425 for tickets.

May 2: Post Concert Open Jam
Spice Root, 23 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA
413.458.5200
Cover Charge

http://www.spiceroot.com

May 3: Jazz Brunch With Music by the Jason Ennis Quintet
Gala Restaurant, located at The Orchards Hotel, 222 Adams Road, Williamstown, MA
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Reservations Suggested: 413.458-9611
$18.95

May 3: Artwalk at Williams College Museum of Art
2:00-3:00 Art of Hearing: Matter and Time
Saxophonist/flutist Erik Lawrence plays musical tour guide, joining his improvisation with the paintings and sculptures throughout the galleries at the Williams College Museum of Art. His musical, organic, creative response to the art shows his underlying belief that "there is rhythm in everything."

May 6: Vijay Iyer Trio. ($)
8:00pm
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown.
Call 413-662-2111 for tickets. www.williamstownjazz.com

For general info call the WJF hotline: (413) 597-5299

To purchase tickets for Vijay Iyer and the Nicki Denner Dance Party call the MASS MoCA box office at 413.662.2111 or order online at www.massmoca.org.
Tickets will be available starting approximately one hour before the concert (cash and check only; no credit cards accepted at the door).

Tickets for Miguel Zenon and Ben-Hur can be obtained by calling the '62 Center Box office-413-597-2425

Williamstown Chamber of Commerce: (413) 458-9077; (800) 214-3799
Music.Williams.edu
MASS MoCA: (413) 664-2111