Lineup Set For St. Charles Jazz Weekend

ST. CHARLES, IL — St. Charles Jazz Weekend will be returning in September.

The weekend, which will run from Sept. 8 through 11, will feature over 25 different performances and will take place at 17 different venues, according to a news release.

The venues participating in this year’s jazz weekend include: The Arcada Theatre, The Filling Station Pub & Grill, Eden Restaurants & Events, McNally’s Irish Pub & Kitchen, 116 Gallery, The Wine Exchange, Baker Community Center, Pollyanna Brewing Company, The Office Dining & Spirits, The Graceful Ordinary, St. Charles History Museum, Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, First Street Plaza, The Pep Line, ROX City Grill, Club Pilates, and Mount St. Mary Park in collaboration with the St. Charles Park District’s Sip & Stroll. These performances will feature jazz soloists, big bands, and more, which will cover a variety of jazz styles, according to a news release.

Some notable performances include Grammy-winning saxophonist Frank Catalano at the Filling Station Pub & Grill on September 8, the St. Charles North Jazz workshop featuring Grammy-nominated trumpeter Victor Garcia at the First Street Plaza on September 10, and renowned jazz pianist Jeremy Kahn and The Chicago All-Stars with a ticketed performance at the Baker Community Center on September 9. The full schedule can be found here.

Jenna Sawicki, executive director of the St. Charles Business Alliance, said she is looking forward to this year’s jazz weekend.

“We hope that everyone gets the chance to come out to listen to some great music, and to support the local businesses, as well," Sawicki said.

Other sponsors for this year’s jazz weekend include McGrath Honda of St. Charles, Comcast, Audi Exchange of St. Charles, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, 90.9FM WDCB, Reams Meat Market, Chicago Jazz Magazine, West Chicago Signarama, Onesti Entertainment, Kane County Magazine, West Valley Graphics and the St. Charles Park District.

Anyone with questions regarding jazz weekend can call the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.