Jazz Concert at Prairie Park Tomorrow, 8/27 at 7 pm

Dear Chicago,



Tomorrow, August 27th, the 19th Ward Youth & Community Foundation will host our anuual Jazz in the Park, featuring NuSource Jazz Band performing at Prairie Park (11625 S. Oakley Ave.) at 7:00pm. I hope you and your family can join us for a summer evening with friends and neighbors in the park. Families are encouraged to pack a picnic, bring chairs, a blanket, and bug spray. Please see the flyer below.

This concert is generously sponsored by Alderman Matt O'Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Mary Gill, Fran Hurley, HMS Host, Beverly Bank, and the Chicago Park District.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

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