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DC Jazz Fest 2012: Bohemian Caverns Jazz Octet

Join us for one of the 2012 DC Jazz Fest's "Jazz in the 'Hoods" concerts!

A night of great classic jazz circa 1940s to help us honor the 70th Anniversary of the DC Chapter of The American Red Cross having used Dumbarton House during World War II 1942-1945*

In the lovely North Garden of Georgetown's Dumbarton House!

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Sets at 6:30pm and 7:30pm (stay for one or both!)

Click for a sample of the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra's great music! http://www.bohemiancavernsjazzorchestra.com/live/

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Chairs will not be provided and lawn seating is open, and blankets are encouraged. If you bring lawn chairs, please set them up at the rear.

No outside food, please, as food will be available on-site to benefit Dumbarton House, including wine sales by Tradewinds Specialty Imports, and sweet & savory crepes by Cafe Bonaparte!

Grounds will open at 5:30pm, and will be cleared by 8:45pm.

Space is limited due to site capacity restrictions, but walk-ins will be welcome should space allow. Weather not permitting, the concert will be held in the Belle Vue Room ballroom(in which case, standard interior concert seating will be provided).

Questions? Call 202-337-2288.

All proceeds benefit Dumbarton House.

*The museum will not be open this evening for touring but please

Visit our current exhibition, "World War II at Home: The American Red Cross at Dumbarton House 1942-1945" through June, during regular hours, Tue-Sun, 11am-2:45pm.

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