Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series 

A favorite things to do in the summer in Carlsbad, besides spending more time at the beach, is attending the Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series. 

There are a number of reasons to enjoy the Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series

• The weather is great
• Concerts are free - who doesn't like free
• The music is great with lots of variety - blues, jazz, latin
• You can spend a few hours on a summer evening with friends and family enjoying music and outdoor dining in one of Carlsbad's many beautiful parks (Stagecoach, Poinsettia, and Calavera Hills) 

The 25^th season of this very popular series begins June 25^th, that's NEXT Friday, and runs through August 20^th.  The Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series is the major fundraiser (by selling raffle tickets for numerous donated prizes) for Carlsbad Friends of the Arts, which provides numerous arts-related activities in Carlsbad, including Cannon Art Gallery exhibitions and the concert series. 

Here's the line-up for the Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series (links are to websites so you can check out the music): 

Stagecoach Park

June 25 - Ruby and the Redhots (blues)

July 2 - Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca (Cuban, Afro-pop) - 4^th appearance

July 9 - Big Time Operator (big band swing) - 12^th appearance

Poinsettia Park

July 16 - Louie Cruz Beltran (latin)

July 23 - The Screaming Primas

July 30 - Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers (blues)

Calavera Hills Park

August 6 - Bill Magee Blues Band (blues) - 10^th appearance

August 13 - Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (boogie woogie)

August 20 - Earl Thomas (rockin' blues)

Oh, did I mention these Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park concerts ARE FREE? 9 free concerts in the summer in Carlsbad - What could be better??!!