Come celebrate the richness and diversity of the University of the Streets' vibrant 42-year past by being a vital part of its bright future.
Come celebrate the richness and diversity of the University of the Streets' vibrant 42-year past by being a vital part of its bright future. Tickets are available for this three-day festival and fundraiser inviting all to EXPERIENCE UOTS. Proceeds will benefit the UOTS maintaining its 130 E 7th Street campus. Diverse performances and workshops by Barry Harris, Richard Clements, On Ka'a Davis, Jennings, and more. Plus, family music workshops, martial arts classes, artists exhibitions and jam sessions featuring the UOTS House Band.
This season, there are more visitors to the University of the Streets than ever before. There is more programming than ever before. But, heating and electricity bills are higher than ever before. The University of the Streets is a member-driven arts and education institution, and your support is needed to keep this campus a living part of New York's cultural history.
THREE-DAY SCHEDULE and TICKETS
$100-Admission to all events + food and year membership
FRI. MAR. 4
EXPERIENCE THE VITALITY
TICKETS:
$5 per workshop except piano
6:00PM-8:00PM [$20 at the door. No advanced ticketing]
Richard Clements Piano Workshop
6:30PM-7:30PM
Stick Fighting
Taught by Nisei Goju-Ryu World Headquarters Grand Master Wilfredo Roldan, 3rd Floor.
7:30PM-8:30PM
Karate Class
Taught by Nisei Goju-Ryu World Headquarters Grand Master Wilfredo Roldan, 3rd Floor
8:00PM-8:30PM
A Capella Jazz Workshop
Directed by Jim West. Warmups and group and solo singing.
8:30PM-11:30PM
Okaru Lovelace Singers' Connection Open Mic & Jam
Work out your songs with experienced singers' accompanists.
11:30PM...UNTIL...
Open Jam Session
Featuring the UOTS Rhythm Section: Richard Clements (piano), Bob Arkin (bass), Nick Thabit (drums). All levels welcomed.
SAT. MAR. 5
EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY
Barry Harris All-Day Jazz Workshops
TICKETS:
$30 all day pass (includes meal)
10:30AM-1:30PM
Piano Workshop
1:30PM-2:30PM
Brunch
2:30PM-6:30PM
Improvisation/Instrumental Workshop (Advanced)
6:30PM-7:30PM
Dinner
7:30PM-11:30PM
Singers Workshop
11:30PM...UNTIL...
Open Jam Session
Led by Barry Harris. Featuring special guests Sam Newsome and Jimmy Harrison.
SUN. MAR. 6
EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY
TICKETS:
$20 PART I-Jazz Brunch/Reception/Self-Defense
$25 PART II-Benefit Concert (includes refreshments)
12:00PM-3:00PM
Sunday Jazz Brunch and Open Mic
Featuring Richard Clements (piano) and Nick Thabit (drums). And special guest vocalists: Shirley Hatcher, Roanna Judelson, Wilfredo Roldan, Gale Saddy, Diana “Gitesha" Hernandez
3:00PM-5:00PM
Artist's Reception (Free)
4:00PM-5:00PM
Basic Self-Defense Workshop (3rd Floor Dojo)
Led by Hanshi Wilfredo Roldan
5:00PM-11:30PM
Benefit Concert
Featuring performances by:
On Kaa Daviss with the Djuke Music Players
On Ka'a Davis (guitars, electric violin), Nick Gianni (baritone sax, flute), Gbatokai Dakinah (electric bass), Tamango (drums), Tim Perryman (trombone). Robert Dick and Ursel Schlicht Duo
Legendary avant-garde flautist and composer performs new works and improvisations.
Paul Pinto
Experimental multi-instrumentalist of thingNY performs his new work for guitar, electronics, two turntables and a microphone.
Kirk Knuffke cornet
Jackson Krall/ Rob Brown/ Mark Henning Trio Featuring Jackson Krall on drums, Rob Brown on alto saxophone and Mark Henning on piano.
“ZenBeatz" Jane Grendier and Albey Balgochian
Spoken word by “ZenBeatz," accompanied by Albey Balgochian on bass.
Mossa Bildner/ Hilliard Greene/ Joe McPhee
Ted Daniels Quartet
EXPERIENCE UOTS will conclude with an OPEN JAM SESSION
This season, there are more visitors to the University of the Streets than ever before. There is more programming than ever before. But, heating and electricity bills are higher than ever before. The University of the Streets is a member-driven arts and education institution, and your support is needed to keep this campus a living part of New York's cultural history.
THREE-DAY SCHEDULE and TICKETS
$100-Admission to all events + food and year membership
FRI. MAR. 4
EXPERIENCE THE VITALITY
TICKETS:
$5 per workshop except piano
6:00PM-8:00PM [$20 at the door. No advanced ticketing]
Richard Clements Piano Workshop
6:30PM-7:30PM
Stick Fighting
Taught by Nisei Goju-Ryu World Headquarters Grand Master Wilfredo Roldan, 3rd Floor.
7:30PM-8:30PM
Karate Class
Taught by Nisei Goju-Ryu World Headquarters Grand Master Wilfredo Roldan, 3rd Floor
8:00PM-8:30PM
A Capella Jazz Workshop
Directed by Jim West. Warmups and group and solo singing.
8:30PM-11:30PM
Okaru Lovelace Singers' Connection Open Mic & Jam
Work out your songs with experienced singers' accompanists.
11:30PM...UNTIL...
Open Jam Session
Featuring the UOTS Rhythm Section: Richard Clements (piano), Bob Arkin (bass), Nick Thabit (drums). All levels welcomed.
SAT. MAR. 5
EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY
Barry Harris All-Day Jazz Workshops
TICKETS:
$30 all day pass (includes meal)
10:30AM-1:30PM
Piano Workshop
1:30PM-2:30PM
Brunch
2:30PM-6:30PM
Improvisation/Instrumental Workshop (Advanced)
6:30PM-7:30PM
Dinner
7:30PM-11:30PM
Singers Workshop
11:30PM...UNTIL...
Open Jam Session
Led by Barry Harris. Featuring special guests Sam Newsome and Jimmy Harrison.
SUN. MAR. 6
EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY
TICKETS:
$20 PART I-Jazz Brunch/Reception/Self-Defense
$25 PART II-Benefit Concert (includes refreshments)
12:00PM-3:00PM
Sunday Jazz Brunch and Open Mic
Featuring Richard Clements (piano) and Nick Thabit (drums). And special guest vocalists: Shirley Hatcher, Roanna Judelson, Wilfredo Roldan, Gale Saddy, Diana “Gitesha" Hernandez
3:00PM-5:00PM
Artist's Reception (Free)
4:00PM-5:00PM
Basic Self-Defense Workshop (3rd Floor Dojo)
Led by Hanshi Wilfredo Roldan
5:00PM-11:30PM
Benefit Concert
Featuring performances by:
On Kaa Daviss with the Djuke Music Players
On Ka'a Davis (guitars, electric violin), Nick Gianni (baritone sax, flute), Gbatokai Dakinah (electric bass), Tamango (drums), Tim Perryman (trombone). Robert Dick and Ursel Schlicht Duo
Legendary avant-garde flautist and composer performs new works and improvisations.
Paul Pinto
Experimental multi-instrumentalist of thingNY performs his new work for guitar, electronics, two turntables and a microphone.
Kirk Knuffke cornet
Jackson Krall/ Rob Brown/ Mark Henning Trio Featuring Jackson Krall on drums, Rob Brown on alto saxophone and Mark Henning on piano.
“ZenBeatz" Jane Grendier and Albey Balgochian
Spoken word by “ZenBeatz," accompanied by Albey Balgochian on bass.
Mossa Bildner/ Hilliard Greene/ Joe McPhee
Ted Daniels Quartet
EXPERIENCE UOTS will conclude with an OPEN JAM SESSION
