Grammy award-winner Lila Downs performs March 30 at Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Grammy award-winner Lila Downs performs March 30 at Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Concerts and musical performances around Snohomish County and nearby

Kamiak Jazz Invitational: Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo, hosts this annual jazz festival March 25 featuring performances by nine high school and middle school jazz bands and a special guest DoctorfunK, a Seattle-based 10-piece horn and rhythm ensemble. Festival runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with performances about every half hour. A $10 donation is suggested.

“Journey Into Spring” with the Sweet Adelines: The group offers a concert at 7 p.m. March 25 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Admission is free, but an offering will be taken. Enjoy the harmonic ensemble as they sing “Amazing Grace,” Sentimental Journey” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Reception follows.

Keola Beamer &Jeff Peterson with Moanalani Beamer: The well-known slack key guitarists will perform a range of Hawaiian music with dance accompaniment by Moanalani at 7:30 p.m. March 25, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. For tickets, $19-$54, call 425-275-9595.

Choral Arts Northwest: The choir will perform a new work by John Muehleisen, “But Who Shall Return Us Our Children: A Kipling Passion.” The piece tells the story of Rudyard Kipling’s son who died in World War I and examines the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. The concert is at 8 p.m. March 25 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Tickets, $28 general and $24 for seniors and military, are available at choralartsnw.org.

Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater: Bradford Loomis CD release party, 7:30 p.m. March 25, $20. Both at 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish. Call 360-568-9412.

Lila Downs: For two decades the Grammy award-winning singer has traveled internationally finding the roots of music — blues, jazz, soul, cumbia, rock, rap and klezmer. She shares her knowledge at 7:30 p.m. March 30 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. For tickets, $34-$69, call 425-275-9595.

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival: The annual Everett Music Initiative festival set for March 31 through April 2 in downtown Everett will feature about 50 musicians and bands whose music spans many genres. Tickets are $35 for three full days of live music. See the festival lineup and purchase tickets at www.everettmusicinitiative.org and www.thefishermansvillage.com.

Ana Popovic: The blues star will perform the evening of April 1 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Opening will be the Michelle Taylor Band. For tickets, call 425-258-6766.

Everett Chorale: Songs &Stories of Freedom, 3 p.m. April 2, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Tickets are available by calling 425-257-8600 or go to www.villagetheatre.org.

Everett Philharmonic Orchestra: Spring Fling on Broadway is the orchestra’s annual fundraiser. Dinner, dancing, auction and a concert of Broadway tunes by the orchestra. Set for 5:30 p.m. April 2 in the ballroom at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. More at www.everettphil.org.

The Brothers Four: The folk favorites perform at 7:30 p.m. April 8, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. Ticket information at www.npacf.org or call 425-298-3449.

Fred Chu and the Pacifica Chamber Orchestra: The ensemble’s spring concert is 3 p.m. April 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Tickets — $20 general, $15 seniors and students — are available at the door or ahead at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2562442. The program includes works by Saint-Saens and Schuman.

Maltby Bluegrass Jam: 2 to 10 p.m. on the first Saturdays of the month at the Maltby Community Club, 8711 206th St. SE, Snohomish, near the Maltby Cafe. For information, call Jan at 360-568-3685. The 22nd annual Maltby bluegrass concert is April 16. More information is at www.maltbyclub.org.

To submit information, email reporter Gale Fiege at gfiege@heraldnet.com.

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