Spend a great evening of Jazz and Blues at the 21st Annual Washington Street Jazz and Blues Festival, Saturday, June 23, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight, with a fireworks finale.

The event will showcase six great bands playing on two stages, located on Washington Street between 5th and 6th Streets, downtown Springfield. Admission is $10, and the event will be held rain or shine.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Seating is limited, and lawn chairs are welcome.

Volunteers are needed. For more information call the Arts Council office at 217-753-3519 or send an e-mail.

Proceeds from the concert provide matching funds for the Community Arts Access grant program which benefits local artists, arts organizations, and social service organizations with arts programming.

The Arts Council would like to acknowledge our sponsors in appreciation for their support of the Washington Street Jazz and Blues Festival and the arts in our community: