Looking for a way to have a little fun on your Thursday evenings? The Crocker Art Museum may be able to help. Running for more than 10 years, the Third Thursday Jazz series will be starting up again this month. Every month, from May until August, concertgoers will be treated to sounds of jazz in the museum’s courtyard. The Crocker’s marketing communication coordinator, Kathleen Richards, said the event will feature good music, good weather, and good people. “Sacramento is really well-known for its nice summer evenings,” she said. “This is a good way to spend those evenings.” All shows will begin at 5:30, with the music starting a bit later. Richards said refreshments will be served, incl

Contemporary jazz guitarist Peter Morgan and his ensemble will perform a light and breezy instrumental jazz with a coastal island flavor at the Crocker's popular Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series on August 20. Running from May through September, concerts are held in the Museum Courtyard on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-8 p.m. Light refreshments and beverages are available for purchase. Concerts are free to Crocker members and $10 for nonmembers. Morgan is regarded as a stand-out vocalist and guitarist who brings an eclectic musical energy to all of his performances. He has performed alongside some of the biggest names in smooth jazz including Fattburger, Michael McDona