Chassell Farmers Market & Houghton Indoor Farm and Craft Market
Bringing local businesses and farmers together to provide as fresh as possible products to the Houghton, Keweenaw, and surrounding areas.
Providing a one stop calendar for events in the Houghton & Keweenaw County areas. Brought to you by the vendors of Chassell Farmers Market to encourage community gatherings, as well as local business and farming efforts.
- This event has passed.
Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival
March 22
The Annual Don Keranen Jazz Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Program. The weekend will feature former Count Basie Big Band trumpeter and Detroit native Kris Johnson. Kris’ music will be featured with the Research and Development Big Band at the Friday 7:30 p.m. concert and with the Jazz Lab Band at the Saturday 6:00 p.m. concert.
Here’s this year’s lineup:
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
• 7:30 p.m. Performance – Video Game Jazz Ensemble and the R&D Band with guest artist Kris Johnson. With an after-show at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock to follow.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
• 2:00 p.m. Masterclass – Jazz Studies Director Adam Meckler invites prospective Michigan Tech students and local middle and high school students to the Rozsa Center stage for a masterclass. Students will learn a tune by ear and are invited to open the 6 p.m. Saturday concert performing that tune. Participating students only need to bring their instruments. Piano, Drums, Bass, Vibes, and amplifiers will be provided. Contact Adam for more details.
• 6:00 p.m. Performance – Lab Band with guest artist Kris Johnson, Trumpet
• 9:00 p.m. Performance – JazTec and Workshop Brass Band
For more information and tickets, click here.
Related Events
Want to list your event or know of a local event not listed? Email us at manager@chassellmarket.com
Scroll To Top