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John E. Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series

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Date(s): Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: Ford Lake Park
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Event Description

The John E Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert series celebrates it’s 5th year. Previously it was th Frog Island Jazz Concert Series

Due to increasing crowds through Summer 2021, the concert series was moved from Frog Island Park to Ford Lake Park in Ypsilanti Township. It also received a new name honoring Ypsilanti Jazz Concert Series founder John E. Lawrence.

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Event Details
  • Date(s): Friday, August 7, 2026
  • Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
  • Cost: $20/vehicle parking fee
  • Event Website
  • Organizer: John E Lawrence Concert Series
  • Organizer Phone: Not Provided
  • Organizer Email: Not Provided
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Venue: Ford Lake Park
Address: 9075 S Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti

   
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