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Rashida Jolley Brings Smooth Sounds Back to Lake Anne Jazz Festival

DC-Based Harpist returns to Reston.

Who is ready to say goodbye to summer with some music this weekend?

The 7th annual Lake Anne Jazz & Blues festival is Saturday 1 to 8 p.m. rain or shine at Lake Anne Plaza.

This is a new time of year for the festival, which has traditionally been held in October.

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Headlining for the third year in a row: Singer-Songwriter-Musician Rashida Jolley.

Jolley, a harpist and singer, is known for her unique fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, Classical, and Pop music. She has appeared on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, The Mo’Nique Show and most recently on NBC’s  “America’s Got Talent,” where she quickly became a fan favorite. 

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Performance Schedule

1PM - Unified Jazz Ensemble 

2PM - Beverly Cosham 

3PM - Peter Fraize 

4PM - Mykle Lyons 

5PM - Adrian Duke 

6PM - Sam Gunderson

7PM - Rashida Jolley (Headliner)

The festival is sponsored by Lake Anne Merchants, Friends of Lake Anne, Northern Virginia Magazine, Reston Community Center, Reston Association, and Republic Land Development.  For more information about the festival, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or on Facebook.

More information:

What      Lake Anne Plaza – 7th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival

When:      Saturday, August 31, 2013

Where    Lake Anne Plaza (Waterfront) - 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 20190

Time       1:00PM-8:00PM (Beer garden on site)

Website:   www.lakeanneplaza.com  

Cost        Free (excluding alcohol), Rain or Shine


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