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San Marcos proclaims Eddie Durham Day; city schedules Eddie Durham Jazz Fest Oct. 11
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed October 2025 as Eddie Durham Day, celebrating the San Marcos-born swing-era composer. The city announced an Eddie Durham Jazz Fest on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Eddie Durham Park with an adjacent art exhibit and family activities.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed October 2025 as Eddie Durham Day, recognizing Eddie Durham’s contributions to swing-era jazz and his role as a composer and arranger.
The mayor and local organizers announced the Eddie Durham Jazz Fest on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eddie Durham Park and said the event will include performances, an art exhibit by Hank Hemsall, family-friendly activities, and an adjacent CFS House activity. Organizers noted a planned presence by family members in past years but said some guests canceled due to a federal government shutdown.
The Kalaboose African American History Museum and local volunteers were credited for keeping Durham’s legacy alive and coordinating the festival. The proclamation asked residents to celebrate local talent and attend the festival; no formal council vote accompanied the proclamation.
