Celebrate the Mykle Lyons Jazz Festival at Lake Anne Plaza

Contributed by Friends of Reston

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, art, and community at the Mykle Lyons Jazz Festival on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 3- 8 p.m. at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and advance premium seating is available on-line to reserve.

Enjoy performances from some of the area's finest jazz musicians:

3-3:45pm: SK Jazz

4-4:45pm: Stickman

5-5:45pm: Accidental Red

6-6:45pm: Common Ground

7-7:45pm: Loudoun Jazz Ensemble

Bring your family and friends to stroll Lake Anne Plaza, shop from 20+ artisan and craft vendors, and enjoy food and drinks from your favorite local restaurants.

This annual festival celebrates the life and legacy of Mykle Lyons, the beloved jazz bassist and Reston resident who shared his passion for music with the world — from the Kennedy Center to Montreux — and brought it home to Lake Anne.

All proceeds and tax-deductible donations benefit Friends of Reston, supporting community programs and Reston's vibrant cultural and environmental life.

We can't wait to see you there for a day of jazz, community, and celebration!

About Friends of Reston

Friends of Reston is your local nonprofit partner, working since 1999 to keep Reston thriving. From building the LEED Gold-certified Nature House at Walker Nature Center, to offering scholarships for kids' camps and swim lessons, to restoring streams and trails, Friends of Reston makes sure everyone can enjoy the community's natural spaces and programs by supporting the Reston Association through charitable, educational, and environmental initiatives. Every donation helps keep Reston vibrant, welcoming, and beautiful for all.

The Friends of Reston, in partnership with Lake Anne Washington Plaza Association, the Reston Museum, and Reston Association, is sponsoring the Festival, while the event is hosted by the Reston Community Center and the Lake Anne of Reston, A Condominium Association.