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Great music, along with inviting neighborhoods and parks, keeps people coming back year after year to Metro Arts Jazz in July concerts. Now in its 30th year, this month-long family-friendly festival celebrates jazz and art with free outdoor concerts across Greater Des Moines. Brought to the community in partnership with neighborhood groups and corporate sponsors, the concerts feature both local musicians and national acts with Iowa ties. Food vendors, visual artists, and children’s activities add to the fun. Visit the concert listings page for this year’s site and band information, and get ready to grab your lawn chairs and blankets this July to join us for the ultimate summer music experience!

Thanks to our event sponsors, Metro Arts Jazz in July is presented free to the public. More than 20,000 Central Iowa residents are expected to participate in Metro Arts Jazz in July in 2012.

Metro Arts Alliance is looking for volunteers to serve on the 2012 Metro Arts Jazz in July committee.  We are approaching the event's 30th anniversary and volunteers are needed to help with planning, coordination, fund-raising and marketing. If you're interested, contact Reilly Branderhorst at reilly@metroarts.org or 280-3222.

Preston A. Daniels, 2011 Metro Arts Jazz in July Spokesperson, says that "Jazz is uniquely American; and like America, has deep roots and an egalitarian nature. So get ready for Jazz the American way this summer. Metro Arts brings you Jazz in July: Jazz.... You like it!"