Village music: Jazz in the Forest returns Saturday at VAC

Volcano Art Center presents the return of Jazz in the Forest, with shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.

The 2017 Jazz in the Forest series kicks off with performances by Jean Pierre Thoma &the Jazztones.

“The Jazz in the Forest concert series offers an extraordinary opportunity to hear the highest caliber jazz – anywhere – up close and personal,” said Mike Nelson, Volcano Art Center executive director.

The wine and beer room will be open for attendees to enjoy before and after the concert.

“And as usual, an area has been set aside for dancing, so you don’t have to stay in your seat when the band starts to swing and you’re moved to your feet,” Nelson said.

Tickets for the matinee show are $18 for VAC members, $20 nonmembers. Evening show tickets are $20 for VAC members, $25 nonmembers. Ticket holders will be able to purchase Volcano Red Ale and Mauna Kea Pale Ale from Mehana Brewing Co. as well as wine before each performance.

Tickets are available at Volcano Art Center’s administration office in Volcano Village, the VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or online at http://volcanoartcenter.org/events/registration-workshops-classes.

Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.