April 28. On an upbeat note, the Cornelius Jazz Festival returns to Smithville Park May 22. The event, which runs from 5 pm to 8 pm, is being put on by the Cornelius PARC Department and the Smithville Community Coalition. All COVID-19 regulations will apply including face-masks and social distancing. Attendees must register. To register, click here
The Brian Burton Trio at the festival in 2015
I love jazz. I love the jazz festival. It is outdoors. I have been vaccinated. I will not wear a mask outdoors. I won’t be going.