Event News

STS9, Mimosa, Two Fresh Benefit for Georgia Theatre

Source: JamBase
September 8, 2010

ELECTRONICA KILLERS UNITE FOR WORTHY CAUSE In an effort to help rebuild and revitalize the iconic Georgia Theatre that was devastated by a fire on June 19, 2009, STS9 will perform a PA & DJ set as the headliner for a Georgia Theatre Benefit on Saturday, October 23, 2010. MiMOSA and Two Fresh will also perform at the Spring Valley Eco Farm, which is located approximately four miles from downtown Athens, Georgia. A large portion of the proceeds from this ...

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Ramsey Lewis Will Premiere Major New Composition "Colors" at Blue Note Tokyo

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 7, 2010

Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis is currently putting the finishing touches on a major new work entitled Colors—The Ecology of Oneness. Written for his jazz trio, the piece will be performed against a dazzling visual backdrop designed by acclaimed Chicago-based photographer Michael Coakes. The new work will receive its World Premiere at the renowned Blue Note Tokyo for 10 performances only, Tuesday, Sep. 28—Saturday, Oct. 2. Tickets to the exclusive event are now on sale. Building on Lewis' recent critical ...

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"Bicycles and the Arts" at Happy Dog Gallery (Chicago) on October 1

Source: Lindsay Brom
September 7, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010 (8 p.m.) Happy Dog Gallery 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd floor Chicago, IL 60622 You are invited to attend “Bicycles and the Arts," a multidisciplinary performance event that creatively explores connections between bicycles and the arts. This event, which is part of the Fifth Annual Chicago Calling Arts Festival and Chicago Artists Month, includes: A group art show called Wheels on the Ground and in the Sky, with 2D and 3D artworks ...

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CHLP's Swing into Fall: An Evening with Uri Caine & Barbara Walker on Wednesday, October 6th

Source: Michael Ricci
September 3, 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Join Grammy-nominated jazz composer and pianist Uri Caine and songstress Barbara Walker for tapas, cocktails provided by Stoli, dessert and great music in an intimate townhouse setting just steps from the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience two internationally-acclaimed artists in a private concert while supporting the unique work of the Center for HIV Law and Policy. All event proceeds will support essential legal and policy advocacy on behalf ...

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"Jazz and the Media" Program at School of Art in Birmingham (UK) on October 15th

Source: nicola jones
September 3, 2010

The Birmingham Centre for Media and Cultural Research, in partnership with Birmingham Conservatoire and Birmingham Jazz, has orgnasied Jazz and the Media, a seminar featuring presentations from three internationally recognized authorities on jazz. Mike Connolly is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over 10 years experience in factual and arts television production. Most recently he created the successful 'Britannia' brand for BBC4 including Jazz Britannia and Folk Britannia. Connolly started his career in television working on the arts magazine programme The ...

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Canada South Blues Society (Windsor) to Hold Blues Challenge Series

Source: Just Roots PR
September 1, 2010

Ever wish you could have a do-over? NOW YOU CAN! After many years of not staging a Blues Challenge Series, The Canada South Blues Society in Windsor has decided to do so this year in conjunction with Caesars Windsor Casino and Molson Canadian. YOU ARE INVITED YOU TO COMPETE! he preliminary rounds will be held on Wednesday evenings at Caesars Windsor (in the big room) on the following dates: September 29, 2010 8pm-11pm October 6, 2010 8pm-11pm October 13, 2010 ...

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Soulsville Charter School Orchestra Concert at Metal Museum

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 1, 2010

On Thursday, September 2nd, The Soulsville Charter School Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the National Ornamental Metal Museum's Thursday Night Live Family Fun Night, in a concert on the grounds overlooking the Missisippi River.

Event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. $5 Admission | FREE to Metal Museum Members For more information, including directions to the National Ornamental Metal Museum, please visit www.metalmuseum.org. For more information on the Soulsville Charter School, please visit www.soulsvilleusa.com ...

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Brad Mehldau Premiere Among NY Mag's "Most Anticipated Events of the Fall"

Source: AAJ Staff
September 1, 2010

When Brad Mehldau performs in New York City this fall, it will be as holder of the Richard and Barbara Debs Composer's Chair at Carnegie Hall. “For the first time, Carnegie gives its composer's chair to a jazzman," says New York, “and not just any cat—a pianist with broad influences and a cerebral style." Mehldau's first concert as such will be in Carnegie's Zankel Hall on November 9, for the New York premiere of his Highway Rider. Performing with Mehldau ...

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