MSNBC Features Elkhart Jazz Fest

In the midst of the economic struggles our region is facing, many are cancelling events like the Jazz Fest because of the costs involved. Below is a featured video about the Elkhart Jazz Festival by MSNBC which interviews musicians and listeners about the impact that the recession is having on events like this. Butch Miles states, “…Arts, entertainment–especially in music–that’s the first thing to go; & that’s the actual heart and soul of a community.”

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