All Jazzed Up @ A Star Party @White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield

White Memorial Foundation is located off Rte. 202 in Litchfield and is the largest nature and conservation center in Connecticut. It boasts more than 35 miles of trails through a variety of habitats. It has a beautiful nature museum that highlights natural areas that are preserved here making exploring easy before setting out.

Courtesy White Memorial Foundation

White Memorial Foundation also has a number of interesting programs offered to the public. On Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. in the A.B. Cedar Room guests are welcome to participate in the Star Party, an event perfect for stargazers. This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. This program is free of charge and open to the public.

On Saturday, August 27 folks are invited to bring a picnic and BYOB and settle down for a sultry evening of soothing jazz standards from the American Songbook and more. South Lake Jazz will be performing standard favorites from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the activity shed. South Lake is Jon Concilio: Double Bass, Brendan Walsh: Guitar, Mik Mitnik: Drums, and Allan Becker: Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Sax, Flute, and Keyboards. Tickets are available online and are $10. Please pay in advance by going online or calling 860-567-0857.

Jazz in the Activity Shed - photo courtesy White Memorial Foundation