Join Hotel ICON in Celebrating the History and Legend of Jazz at the 20th Houston International Jazz Festival 2010

Become a part of Houston, Texas' 20th International Jazz Festival this summer, from August 6, 2010 - August 8, 2010. This annual jazz festival works to support Jazz Education Inc. by raising awareness and money to support musicians and youth jazz programs.

Enjoy concerts during the festival at local Houston area venues, including special performances by Summer Jazz Workshop and the Texas Brass Band at Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston.

Hotel ICON provides chic accommodations near the jazz festival, making it easy to travel to and from concert events. Families and couples can enjoy a variety of food and beverages, art stands and craft activities for children on the festival grounds.

Hotel ICON is located in the heart of Houston, Texas, offering luxurious guest rooms and suites with superior service and upgraded amenities including a day spa and a highly lauded restaurant, VOICE Restaurant. This boutique hotel's design is influenced by Neo-Classical art and architecture, and its location puts guests in the center of Houston culture.

• Theater District Day

  When: 08/29/2010

  On Sunday, August 29 from noon - 5 p.m., Downtown Houston's 17-block Theatre District is home to eight performing arts organizations, which offer this free peek behind the scenes each summer. Stages of the Wortham Theatre Center, Alley Theatre, Jones Hall, Aerial Theater and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts offer backstage tours, ongoing live performances, set and costume displays and sneak previews of the coming performing arts season. For more information click here.