Every year since 1990, the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival has earned its nickname, “The Greatest Jazz Festival in the World,” with four days of music in coastal Delaware. And this year’s festival, which is scheduled for October 12-15, should be no exception.
The nationally acclaimed annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, presented by Berks Arts, will begin a 10-day extravaganza for fans of every form of jazz on Friday, March 24 in downtown Reading. This year’s spectacular lineup will feature some of the most celebrated artists on the scene today, incl…
Feeling “In the Mood” for some fabulous toe-tapping music? Looking for a “Sentimental Journey” this month? Even if your itinerary does not include “April in Paris,” February in Norfolk has its own special appeal: Get your tickets now for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearing for one ni…
Scroll down to enter to win a weekend for two at the Berks Jazz Fest in Reading, Pennsylvania, March 31-April 2, 2023, with accommodations for two at one of the festival's partner hotels.
Reading Blues Fest, the annual celebration of traditional and contemporary blues presented by Berks Arts, will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading from Thursday, November 17 through Sunday, November 20.
This month, Recreation News is sending two lucky music fans to the Reading Blues Fest in PA, Nov. 18-20, with a VIP Platinum Pass! Scroll down to fill out the form and enter to win.
August is here already, And we’re scratching our heads and asking, “Where did the summer go?” With a few weeks left to celebrate summer, why not head to one of your favorite Atlantic beaches to wrap up the season? Give these coastal destinations some thought when planning your next beach trip.
Map out some time on your summer calendar. Every August, plan on enjoying some fantastic live jazz music in a beautiful setting right on the Potomac River waterfront on the 75 acres of Mt. Bethel Retreat Center, circa 1898. This year, on Aug. 28 head to the Mt. Bethel Retreat Center in King …
LOCKN’ Farm Summer 2021 is three weekends in a row of live music and activities in the fantastic scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
While the nation continues to practice social distancing and takes extra precautions to stay healthy, we may feel we are neglecting the places and activities we love the most. Shenandoah Valley in particular is full of adventures and excursions that visitors and residents are itching to get …
There’s music in the air this summer in Chestertown, Maryland, as the National Music Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. The annual two-week long event is scheduled from August 8 to 15, 2020 (originally planned for May 31 to June 13). Audiences will enjoy over 30 concerts and 200 rehea…
The LOCKN’ Festival draws folks to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains like, well, true-blue Deadheads to the Grateful Dead. LOCKN’ is the premier jam band event of the east, and an all-star celebration of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh’s 80th birthday this summer makes the eight-year-old festi…
Howard County natives know that once the daffodils begin to pop and the frozen ground begins to thaw, more than just spring is on its way. Once the weather begins to warm, the charming, suburban region doesn’t waste a moment before a myriad of festivals begin, ranging from all types of arts …
The Federal News Network speaks with Recreation News Publisher Karl Teel about interesting things to do in and near the nation’s capital.
Since 1997, the Virginia Arts Festival has brought world-renowned performers to coastal Virginia, making this beautiful region — with its white sand beaches and wildlife-rich waterways, lively family recreation options, and centuries of history to explore — a destination for performing arts lovers.
Reading Pennsylvania, known for railroads, pretzels and outlet shopping is also an underrated jazz destination.
Be among the first to enjoy a new music festival on the banks of the Potomac River — and for a good cause, too. Jazz in the Country is coming to King George County, Va., on Saturday, Aug. 24.
The trademark “The Greatest Jazz Festival in the World” says it all. For the past 30 years, music lovers in the Mid-Atlantic area have anxiously awaited for that great time in October as Grammy Award-winning artists converge in Southern Delaware. This year, Oct. 17 to 20 will have four days …
The Kutztown Folk Festival (June 29-July 7) is not only a Pennsylvania tradition, it’s been named “Best of the Best” by the American Bus Association and called “one of the most unique festivals on the East coast,” by the Washington Post. What can you expect? You’ll find insight into the trad…
The sky is the limit when Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Music Festival summer outdoor concert series shines next month with iconic musical stars and 50th anniversary salutes to the first moon landing and the original Woodstock festival.
When the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival rolls around again in July, you can bet Annie Young of Waldorf, Md., will get there early to set up her chair near the stage for a close view of the musicians and, if the spirit moves her, get up and dance.
June ushers in the official beginning of summer and is there anything better than counting down the days to a weekend away? If you need some ideas on what to plan for this summer, a plethora of count down-worthy events are being held in Calvert County. From family fun to couples’ retreats, h…
Wintergreen summers are full of cool breezes, sun-kissed smiles, stories and s’mores around the campfire, picnics at the lake, cannonballs in the pool, and magnificent sunrises and sunsets. You can hike to waterfalls and magnificent overlooks, spy on birds and squirrels, chipmunks and deer, …
If you’ve got a hankering for country music, you’re gonna want to boot up for what’s coming Aug. 23-25 in southeastern Pennsylvania. It’s the Citadel Country Spirit USA Music Festival, featuring some top names in country music.
Movie premieres! Red carpets! Music! Celebrities!
May is the time of year that just about all anyone can think about is getting outside and basking in the spring air with the promise of even warmer, sunnier days. And the best way to keep from going stir crazy is to have something on the agenda to look forward to. Enter LOCKN’ Festival. This…
Combine young musicians close to beginning their professional careers with seasoned mentors and an audience of music lovers for an intense two-week “boot camp.” What do you get? A creative combustion called the National Music Festival.
Fall further in love during the month of love at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts as they celebrate Valentine’s Day every day in February. Romantic date nights with all-inclusive dining options, unique suites with heart-shaped whirlpools and other private, intimate amenities, a seemingly end…
You may be familiar with Coastal Virginia’s miles of waterfront delights and centuries of history...but did you know that this recreation-rich destination also offers world-class performances of every kind of music, dance, theater and more? Thanks to the Virginia Arts Festival, spring time i…
Who cares about the weather, when you’ve got great music and camaraderie to keep you warm? And now art is being added to the wintry mix.
Whether it’s a rousing pops concert of holiday favorites, an inspiring rendition of Handel’s “Messiah,” or a Christmas carol sing-along, there are plenty of opportunities to hear the sounds of the season this month in the capital region.
No drones or selfie sticks, please. So say the rules of Musikfest, an annual festival held in Bethlehem, Pa.
It all boils down to a sense of place.
Five years ago, the audience at a jazz festival in Indiana, Pa., was charmed when a young boy was invited onstage to play a few numbers on saxophone with his dad, Poogie Bell, a professional jazz musician.
The rhythms of the music and the ocean will blend for a melodious weekend when the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival rolls in Oct. 12–15 for its 28th year.
Enjoy colorful mountain vistas, craft food and beverages, hiking, biking, competitive runs, games, workshops and — oh, yes — live music at a festival Oct. 5–8 in Virginia’s Nelson County. It’s The Festy Experience — one of four music festivals attracting thousands annually to the rural county.
Have you ever wanted to find a new place to explore where nature is fantastic, people are friendly,
In a world rife with change, traditions are something to be cherished. Musician Jay Armsworthy not only cherishes traditional bluegrass music, he is perpetuating the tradition of a bluegrass festival that was in danger of demise. The good news is that L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass and Old Time M…
Federal News Radio speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about interesting things to do in and near the nation’s capital.
Like Dorothy’s ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz, Jeannette Fang’s red high heels shine as she pounds the piano keys with a flourish, viewing an iPad rather than turning music pages while performing with the Garth Newel Piano Quartet. A rural lane — not a yellow brick road — leads to the Gar…
The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, a fixture on the Valley music scene for more than 50 years, opens its season July 21–22 in Orkney Springs.
There’s a distinct rhythm amid the rolling hills and winding back roads of Southwest Virginia. It’s a melody of rich culture and down-home harmonies that help to make up the state’s renowned Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail. Communities along the trail will honor their traditional music roo…
The wolves may be howling along with John Legend when the popular singer-songwriter performs at the Karoondinha Music and Arts Festival, July 21–23 on the grounds of a Central Pennsylvania wildlife park.
Bluegrass music as old as the hills and as new as today will liven up the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Md., for DelFest on Memorial Day weekend. Cumberland is in Western Maryland, about a 2 1/2-hour drive from Washington, D.C.
Enter to win tickets to three major concerts during the annual Berks Jazz Fest, held in Reading, Pa. Winner will be able to choose the three concerts scheduled for Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Need a dose of live music to cure your winter blues? Try the West Virginia Winter Music Festival on Jan. 28 in Lewisburg, about a four-hour drive from Washington D.C. The small historic city is in the Allegheny Mountains of Greenbrier County in the southeastern part of the state.
Bach rocks in Baltimore and Washington. Orchestras and choruses in the two cities are rolling out their 2016-17 seasons, aiming to strike a chord with a new generation of listeners for the German master composer’s baroque music.
A group of business people, pastors, representatives of the visitors bureau, and others in Morgantown, W.Va., put their heads together recently and came to a conclusion.
Federal News Radio’s Nicole Ogrysko speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about interesting things to do in and near the nation’s capital.
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