The next concert at the Ellwood House Museum 'Music at the Mansion-Entertainment with the Stars' in DeKalb will take place Wednesday, Aug. 4th. This will be the ”Jazz at the Mansion" tribute show featuring the talented big band "Jazz in Progress".
Jazz in Progress is a local DeKalb county music ensemble. The organization was formed for musical, charitable, and educational purposes to support its mission to advance the appreciation, performance, and history of jazz music and its related genres. Their musical program will include selections of big band standards, well-known jazz tunes and will feature both instrumental and vocal soloists. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. The main show act starts at 7:00 PM

Opening Act will feature an extremely talented, DeKalb Brass Band. This entertaining musical ensemble is a DeKalb-based group and includes professional musicians and music teachers. The band was created by John D Smith, a former music teacher from the DeKalb music system. The opening act starts at 6:30 PM.

There will be refreshments available to purchase. A nice selection of craft beers and wines to purchase hosted by Fatty’s Pub and Grille in DeKalb. There will be an opportunity to purchase food from Big D's Hotdogs.

Parking is available near the Ellwood Mansion (off Linden Place) as well as the Clinton Rosette school and Congregational United Church of Christ parking lots.