The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square

The Charles Hotel rolls out the red carpet for business meetings in Harvard Square, the vibrant heart of ideas and innovation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Distinguished by exemplary service, the four-diamond hotel pleases business and leisure travelers alike.

Meeting planners work with more than 13,000 square feet of event space in the lobby level’s Charles Pavilion and third floor’s conference center. Whether for corporate retreats or international conferences, the staff keeps agendas humming efficiently with the latest in room flexibility and technology.

A warm New England ambience pervades the guest rooms, all appointed with luxury bedding, Bose Wave radios, two TVs, and Wi-Fi. With two acclaimed restaurants and a spa and fitness facility on-site, Harvard’s favorite cafes and nightlife outside, and Boston just minutes away, the location affords endless choices for entertainment. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Feb 19, 2008 by Mbrooks
View RSS Feed Cambridge, MA - January 7, 2008 - Harvard Square's The Charles Hotel, in partnership with Boston Magazine, has announced the lineup for its 2008 Regattabar Jazz Festival. This year's festival is brought to you by Blue Note International and is sponsored by Grey Goose, Circle Furniture, Acqua Panna, and M. Steinert & Sons. The festival will run from February 8th thru May 10th, 2007.

"We are thrilled about this year's Regattabar Jazz Festival. Now in it's 23rd year, the festival continues to grow in excellence with incredible musical talent from across the globe. Representing the rich musical heritage of New Orleans for many years, Dr. John couldn't be a better fit for the kick-off," states Alex Attia, General Manager of The Charles Hotel.

Dr. John -- The talented organ and piano player is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. His very colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City. Dr. John has earned Grammy award wins in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2000. Today, he continues to write, arrange, produce and interpret with a passion that has yet to wane. He continues to dazzle and delight audiences across the globe by touring consistently.

Additional headliners for the 2008 Regattabar Jazz Festival include:

Buckwheat Zydeco // February 13 // 7:30pm - $24
Irma Thomas // February 14, 15, & 16 // 7:30pm & 10pm - $27
Mango Blue // February 22 // 7:30pm - $16 & 10pm - $14
Dwight & Nicole (celebrate the music of Ray Charles & Betty Carter) // February 23 //
7:30pm - $16 & 10pm - $14
Ron Gill Sings Black Composers - 2nd Edition // February 27 // 7:30pm - $16
Nik Bartsch's Ronin // February 28 // 7:30pm - $20
Sergio Brando & Manga-Rosa // February 29 // 7:30pm & 10pm - $16

John Patitucci // March 5 // 7:30pm - $25
Bill Charlap // March 6 & 7 // 7:30pm & 10pm - $24
Kurt Rosenwinkel Group // March 13 & 14 // 7:30pm - $22 & 10pm - $20
Marta Gomez // March 15 // 7:30pm - $16
David Torn's Prezens // March 20 // 7:30pm - $22
Kenny Barron Trio // March 21 & 22 // 7:30pm - $25 & 10pm - $22
Bill Frisell and the 858 Quartet // March 27, 28, & 29 // 7:30pm - $28 & 10pm - $25

Sonny Landreth // April 9 // 7:30pm - $28
Ottmar Liebert Solo // April 18 // 7:30pm - $35 & 10pm - $30
Johnny A // April 19 // 7:30pm - $20 & 10pm - $18
Sheila Jordan // April 23 // 7:30pm - $22
Kenny Garrett // April 24 & 25 // 7:30pm & 10pm - $25
Double Feature: Gilad Barkan & Issi Rozen // April 30 // 7:30pm - $16

Lionel Loueke // May 8 // 7:30pm - $24

For additional listings and tickets for all Regattabar shows please visit www.regattabarjazz.com or call 617.395-7757.



Media Contacts:
Elizabeth Stefan // estefan@charleshotel.com
Tel: 617.661.5081