Jazz on the Lawn 2016 -- The Lively Summer Concert Series Returns to Stewart Street Park
July 19, 2016 9:27 AM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Santa Monica Cultural Affairs presents the 11th annual Jazz on the Lawn summer concert series. The fun, family-friendly concerts encourage people of all ages to dance or kick back and enjoy lively music in Stewart Street Park. Attendees can bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat at some of Southern California’s tastiest food trucks.
This year’s music line-up features: the upbeat, move-your-feet salsa/Latin dance band with a big brass sound and distinctive vocal harmonies, La Sirena y Orquesta Mar de Ashé on August 7th; the Jewish cultural revival band, Mostly Kosher, exploring a radical fusion of jazz, Latin, rock, hip hop, and folk on August 14th, MôForró a dynamic, 7-piece group playing triangle-driven, hip-swivelin’ dance music in the traditional, rootsy style of Brazilian forró on August 21st; and, Venezuela OMG, blending upbeat Caribbean music with the exotic folk rhythms of Venezuela, bringing the tropics of South America to Southern California on August 28th.
To complement the diverse musical line-up, concert-goers can sample cuisine from a variety of food trucks each week. On August 7th, Son of a Bun offers fresh American comfort food with burgers, chicken, and hotdogs, Yalla Truck serves global variations of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean street food, and Sweet Amsterdam sells Dutch stroopwaffles and topping-covered mini pancakes. On August 14th, Me So Hungry packs bold flavors and unlikely combinations into burgers and sliders, and is joined by Yalla Truck and Sweet Amsterdam. On August 21st, Me So Hungry returns as Epic Tacos serves gourmet tacos, burritos, and Mexican favorites, and Recess Truck offers ice cream cookie sandwiches, and other fun, frozen treats. On August 28th, Son of a Bun returns alongside Epic Tacos and Recess Truck for a final evening of fine, food truck dining.
Stewart Street Park amenities include a children’s playground, restrooms and accessible parking. Free bike valet will be offered starting at 4pm and free parking is available after 3:30pm.
Media Advisory: Jazz on the Lawn 2016
What: Free, family-friendly concert series with a diverse musical line-up each Sunday in August from 5-7pm at Stewart Street Park. Featured bands include the salsa/Latin dance music of La Sirena y Orquesta Mar de Ashé, the Jewish cultural revival music of Mostly Kosher, the triangle-driven, hip-swivelin’ Brazilian forró of MôForró, and the Caribbean folk music of Venezuela OMG. Food trucks rotate weekly and include Son of a Bun, Yalla Truck, Sweet Amsterdam, Me So Hungry, Epic Tacos, and Recess Truck.
When: Sunday, August 7th, 5-7pm
La Sirena y Orquesta Mar de Ashé // Son of a Bun, Yalla Truck & Sweet Amsterdam
Sunday, August 14th, 5-7pm
Mostly Kosher // Me So Hungry, Yalla Truck & Sweet Amsterdam
Sunday, August 21st, 5-7pm
MôForró // Me So Hungry, Epic Tacos & Recess Truck
Sunday, August 28th, 5-7pm
Venezuela OMG // Son of a Bun, Epic Tacos & Recess Truck
Where: Stewart Street Park
1836 Stewart Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Bike Valet: Free bike valet available in the Stewart Street parking lot, 1836 Stewart Street.
Bus: Ride Big Blue Bus Route 5 to any concert. Board and/or exit at Westbound or Eastbound Olympic and Stewart. Only $1 each way. Click HERE to plan your trip.
Train: Stewart Street Park is an 8 minute walk from the 26thStreet/Bergamot Expo Line Station. Walk east on Olympic Blvd. and turn right on Stewart Street to reach the park. Click HERE to plan your trip.
Parking: Free parking available after 3:30pm in the Agensys lot, 1800 Stewart Street.
More Info: smgov.net/jazz
Contact: Allison Ostrovsky, (310) 458-8350
ABOUT THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
The Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division brings the City’s art scene to life for residents and visitors each year by supporting engaging and accessible cultural events for all ages throughout the year. Cultural Affairs nurtures local arts organizations, promotes artist involvement in the community, manages the landmark Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and presents and produces innovative programs citywide at the Annenberg Community Beach House, the historic Miles Playhouse, 1450 Ocean and in the city’s parks, enriching Santa Monica’s reputation as an international cultural destination. smgov.net/arts
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Media Contact
Allison Ostrovsky
Cultural Affairs Supervisor
Allison.Ostrovsky@SMGOV.NET