The Thrill of “Discovering Genius”
I was chatting with a festival fan recently who told me she was at the very first Litchfield Jazz Festival. She came on her own and sat right up front. That’s the beautiful thing about jazz AND life— you don’t have to be half of a matched set to enjoy
Stories From Backstage – Bon Mots from Dr. John
Dr. John has a big fan base at Litchfield and headlined here twice. The second time, a funny thing happened on the way to New Haven. So here’s the story. The festival was going swimmingly when I received a call from the gate that a gaggle– read 25 or 30
Stories from Backstage – Brave is As Brave Does: Eartha Kitt and the Big Surprise
Eartha Kitt was a legend. No two ways about it. I saw her live in 2004 at Mohegan Sun and rarely have I seen anyone own the stage the way she did. She was 77 years old, beautiful, and sexy with the best pair of legs I have ever seen.
Thank you for making Give Local a success
Thanks to all of our generous donors, Litchfield Performing Arts was able to raise over $7,000 to help support our programs during this year’s Give Local! In today’s climate, where funding for education and the arts is threatened, your support is more critical than ever. We would not be able
Volunteer for the Litchfield Jazz Festival!
Volunteer registration is now open for the 22nd annual Litchfield Jazz Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with Litchfield Jazz and to be a part of our team. The Jazz Festival would not be possible without our volunteers, YOU make it possible each and every year. Enjoy
Mark Your Calendar – Give Local is Coming to the Litchfield Hills April 25-26
Since it’s first year, Give Local, a 36 hour online giving event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation, has infused over $3.2 million dollars into the non-profit community in the Greater Waterbury area! During this online event, every dollar donated will be streched further through matching funds and potential prizes. As the
Jobs and Internships now available for Litchfield Jazz Festival and Jazz Camp!
New summer internships and job openings have been posted for both the Litchfield Jazz Camp and Litchfield Jazz Festival. Come be a part of the team that presents one of the best camps and festivals! Every summer we take pride in working with and training new staff. Many of our
A Touching Sendoff
Over 100 friends and fans joined us on February 5 to say a musical goodbye to Litchfield Performing Arts co-founder Arthur Muir. Art passed away on January 22nd, and LPA has established a jazz camp scholarship fund in his memory. Gifts are still coming in, and the fund now stands