Spring Spirits – a Fundraiser for Litchfield Jazz Camp

Litchfield Jazz and Litchfield Distillery team up to bring you an evening of fun and fundraising to support Litchfield Jazz Camp. Featuring the Distillery’s Signature Cocktails and award-winning small batch distilled spirits, hors d’ouevres and small plates from Ciesco Catering, music by the Albert Rivera Consortium, and a rapid fire

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Jazz After Work – Free Faculty Concert Series Begins TONIGHT!

Jazz After Work, a series of free summer jazz concerts sponsored by Litchfield Jazz Festival, returns to Litchfield Jazz Camp in New Milford .  Beginning July 10, the Camp’s all-star faculty performs Monday through Thursday nights for the full four weeks of the camp’s run. Student camper concerts happen every

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Thank you for making Give Local a success

Thanks to all of our generous donors, Litchfield Performing Arts was able to raise over $7,000 to help support our programs during this year’s Give Local!  In today’s climate, where funding for education and the arts is threatened, your support is more critical than ever.  We would not be able

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Mark Your Calendar – Give Local is Coming to the Litchfield Hills April 25-26

Since it’s first year, Give Local, a 36 hour online giving event hosted by the Connecticut Community Foundation, has infused over $3.2 million dollars into the non-profit community in the Greater Waterbury area!  During this online event, every dollar donated will be streched further through matching funds and potential prizes. As the

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Jobs and Internships now available for Litchfield Jazz Festival and Jazz Camp!

New summer internships and job openings have been posted for both the Litchfield Jazz Camp and Litchfield Jazz Festival. Come be a part of the team that presents one of the best camps and festivals! Every summer we take pride in working with and training new staff. Many of our

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A Touching Sendoff

Over 100 friends and fans joined us on February 5 to say a musical goodbye to Litchfield Performing Arts co-founder Arthur Muir. Art passed away on January  22nd, and LPA has established a jazz camp scholarship fund in his memory. Gifts are still coming in, and the fund now stands

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Litchfield Jazz Camp featured in Downbeat Magazine

The Litchfield Jazz Camp has a full page feature in the March issue of Downbeat magazine, the International Jazz Camp Guide issue. Click here to download and read the article!

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Thank you for you support in our annual appeal

Thank you to our 2016 donors.  It is because of your generosity this year that disadvantaged youth are able to access the life-changing experiences here each summer. We are looking forward to another successful, music-filled year. If you have not yet had the chance to make a contribution, there is

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Registration for LJC KIDS (8-11 years) is OPEN

This year we are launching Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids, a special summer program for children 8-11 years old.  Registration is now open, space is limited. Financial aid is available. Produced by Litchfield Performing Arts, Inc. at Washington Montessori School in New Preston, CT, Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids is a new 1-week music day

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NEW! Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids

Over 20 years at Litchfield Jazz Camp, parents have urged us to create opportunities for younger children. This summer we are launching Litchfield Jazz Camp Kids – a program for children 8-11 years old. Call 860-361-6285 for more info! CALL 860-361-6285 or CLICK HERE for more info Litchfield Jazz Camp

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