Mt Hood Jazz Festival Kicks Off Today

The Center for the Arts in downtown Gresham is hosting the annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival this year, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening, and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. With great sounds from both national and local favorites, the festival boasts an awesome lineup. Saturday's line-up lasts until around 10:30 at night for a full day of family fun, music and shopping.

Admission prices: $15 for Friday night, and $30 for Saturday, children under 12 are free. You can get the full artist line-up and information on venders by calling 503-661-2700, or visit their website at www.mthoodjazz.org. They also have a MySpace page, for those of you who are interested, www.myspace.com/mthoodjazfestival.com.