BRITT ADDS MICHAEL FRANTI CHILDREN’S MATINEE, PLANS FOR “TASTE OF SUMMER” CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE ON JUNE 11th.

Britt is hosting “Taste of Summer,” to officially open the 2011 Britt season, together with the Chamber of Commerce, the Jacksonville Oregon Business Association and community leaders.

“Taste of Summer” will be Saturday, June 11 in downtown Jacksonville. The day will include a host of activities for families and adults
alike, including a newly added matinee concert with Britt favorite Michael Franti.

“Taste of Summer” runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., (with some events starting earlier) and is full of events throughout downtown  Jacksonville, including wine tastings by local wineries; family activities on the courthouse grounds; live music by several groups; demonstrations by Art Presence, a visual arts group; classic cars; paragliders; hot air balloon rides (weather permitting); food booths by Jacksonville restaurants and more.

There is no admission fee to the downtown event; prices for food and wine tastings will vary. Shops and restaurants throughout Jacksonville will also be open throughout the afternoon.

Click here for a Flyer of the Event

Michael Franti and Friends will perform a children’s matinee on the Britt hill at 3 p.m. on June 11. Tickets for the matinee are $14.50
per person, and free for children two and under. Franti and his band Spearhead will perform at Britt that evening in a 7:30 p.m.
performance. Franti’s music combines hip hop with funk, reggae, folk and rock.

General public sales for all concerts begin Thursday, May 19. For full information about Britt’s 2011 season and membership, visit
www.brittfest.org or call 541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488. Britt’s box office is now open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 216 West Main St. in Medford.

Britt Festivals invites audiences and artists to celebrate the joy of live performance, the power of community, and the magic of the Britt Experience. Through on-going education and audience development programs, Britt educates new generations of listeners, helping them discover the wonder of music and performance. In addition to presenting concerts, Britt Festivals maintains a formal education program through the Britt Institute. Established in 1985, the Britt Institute hosts a wide variety of learning opportunities through a multi-faceted approach of summer camps, workshops, grade school programs, lectures and adult learning opportunities.