JamBrew Series 2017 Takes the Stage in Downtown Herndon
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JamBrew Series 2017 Takes the Stage in Downtown Herndon

Celebrates and promotes local music, local business, and community.

Stephanie Wright is a member of the nonprofit organization Eye of the Heart (EOTH) that assisted with the JamBrew's weekly production needs. Wright blows up an LED balloon for a concertgoer at the Friday, Sept. 29 concert. EOTH is known for bringing businesses, community, and nonprofits together.

Stephanie Wright is a member of the nonprofit organization Eye of the Heart (EOTH) that assisted with the JamBrew's weekly production needs. Wright blows up an LED balloon for a concertgoer at the Friday, Sept. 29 concert. EOTH is known for bringing businesses, community, and nonprofits together. Photo by Mercia Hobson.

By Mercia Hobson

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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Photo by Mercia Hobson

Every Friday night during September, 6-10 p.m., JamBrew 2017 took to the stage at the Herndon Municipal Center, 777 Lynn St. located in the heart of the town's historic downtown district. The free outdoor concert series featured original musical artists from across the DMV and concessions from local vendors such as Aslin Brewery, Weird Brothers Coffee, Brama Italian Cuisine, Nordic Knot Pretzels, Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, and Pure Veg. Connie Hutchinson, one of the event organizers and former Herndon Town Councilmember, said the JamBrew 2017 series experienced a significant increase in attendance compared to the series in previous years.

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Photo by Mercia Hobson

As the sun set earlier and earlier each Friday in September, nightfall didn't stop JamBrew concertgoers. Instead, the darkness enhanced the series’ one-of-a-kind intangible, its community spirit. Proceeds from JamBrew 2017 will be shared amongst local nonprofit organizations including Recycle Life, Arts Herndon, The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area, Cancer Can Rock, and The Chris Atwood Foundation.