JazZoo Summer series

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium - Water's Edge Events Park
9990 Riverside Dr., Powell, OH

Turn up the volume on your summer plans with the wild thrill of classical jazz, swing, blues & more as the Columbus Jazz Orchestra takes center stage at the Columbus Zoo for the third annual JazZoo summer concert series.

JazZoo Fast Facts:

•Rain date for either the August 8 or August 15 shows is Tuesday, August 26 (show at 8 p.m.)

•For show status in case of inclement weather on the day of a show, please call the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium at 614-645-3550 or 1-800-MONKEYS, or check the Jazz Arts Group website at www.jazzartsgroup.org after 12 noon.

•Parking at the Zoo for JazZoo is $5 unless you’re a Zoo member.

•Food service for JazZoo consists of City Barbeque and Mimi’s Café. You may bring your own food to JazZoo. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased on site, but bringing alcoholic beverages into the Zoo is strictly forbidden.

•You’re also welcomed to bring your own portable chair(s). The available table space typically fills up fast.

 

Side By Side

Starring Kelly Crum Delaveris
Friday, August 8, 2008 / 8 p.m.

The CJO and songstress Kelly Crum Delaveris bring to life the great work of composers George Gershwin and Cole Porter in "Side By Side." This is sure to be an evening of classic and timeless music.

Riverside Blues

Starring Willie Pooch
Friday, August 15, 2008 / 8 p.m.

"Riverside Blues" will be a blues jam with singing sensation Willie Pooch and his unmistakable style. Willie is affectionately known as the "Godfather of Blues" in central Ohio.