JACKIE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL TRIBUTES - JULY 6 & 8

photo by LLLLaura@THEZine

Reminder: there are 2 memorial events coming up this week that have been planned for Hamilton musician Jackie Washington, who passed away last week.



Monday, July 6, 2009



The Jackie Washington Twilight Memorial and Gathering of the People

Open to all



When: Monday July 6, 2009

Time: 7:30-9pm

Formalities: 7:45pm



Bring your acoustic instrument, horn, tambourine, shaker or drum for a New Orleans-style send-off!

Come as you are. If you wish, bring a chair or blanket.



Where: Jackie Washington Rotary Park, Wellington Street, north of Barton St., Hamilton ON

Directions: From Burlington Street, turn towards the Mountain on Wellington St. (one way south). From Barton Street, turn on to Victoria (one way north) towards the water, and at Ferrie Street, turn left. One block over at Wellington is the parking lot.

Out-of-towners: Check Jackie Washington fanpage on Facebook for directions or refer to Gold Book maps:





http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220700530396&ref=mf






Wednesday, July 8, 2009



Washington Family Memorial Celebration of the life of Jack Washington

Open to all



A celebration of the life of one of Hamilton's finest.

Jack Washington was many things to many people and we would like to take the time to share, reminisce and laugh as we say goodbye to a wonderful family man, friend, and musician.

Please join us and enjoy this celebration.



When: Wednesday, July 8

Time: 10:30 am

Where: Stewart Memorial Church



The church is located at 114 John St. N. in Hamilton, ON.



Out-of-towners: Check Jackie Washington fanpage on Facebook for directions or refer to Gold Book or Google maps





http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=98987078469&ref=mf





Check out the following websites for recordings on which Jackie Washington appears:

http://home.nas.net/~judej/

http://borealisrecords.com/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&Itemid=41

www.jackiewashington.com

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