Folks come together in southern Illinois for jazz festival

CAIRO, In poor health. (KFVS) – Folks within the three state area got here collectively this weekend for a jazz pageant within the Heartland.

It’s known as the third Annual Clean Jazz on the River Competition which is going down on the Fort Defiance Park simply south of Cairo.

The Harold S. Jones Wonderful Arts Middle is presenting the occasion which characteristic a number of artists that carry out in entrance of the group of individuals.

We talked with Harold Jones who mentioned this occasion is required for the area, bringing in folks from three completely different states.

“It’s a cultural enrichment and enlightenment,” Jones mentioned. “Many, many individuals love jazz and we’re giving them a possibility to listen to it right here regionally with out having to go to Chicago or Nashville.”

Bailey Stearns is the supervisor for the Harold S. Jones Wonderful Arts Middle. She mentioned this occasion is required for this space.

“Something that may convey a group collectively and produce smiling faces and a way of connection is nice for any group,” Stearns mentioned.

Jones mentioned they’ve obtained good suggestions about this pageant from people within the prolonged space.

“We’re getting super suggestions from your complete area,” Jones mentioned. “Not only for Cairoites, however we’ve had folks come down right here from throughout, from Marion, Sikeston, Paducah.”

Together with the music, a number of distributors have been available promoting meals and different gadgets.

Jones mentioned he’s glad to see so many individuals benefit from the festivity.

“We actually get pleasure from bringing musical pleasure to the inhabitants on this space,” Jones mentioned. “They embrace it, they sit up for it, and it’s enlightening and enriching.”

“Seeing all these households come collectively to get pleasure from good meals and music, seeing all the youngsters smiling and having enjoyable, it’s nice for everybody,” Stearns mentioned.

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