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  • The Annual WheatonArts Studio Sale is back in the Event Center at WheatonArts. Explore the work of Resident Potter, Terry Plasket along with the work of the WheatonArts Associate Potters, Samantha Bartlett, Tessa Cotta, Amy Peseller, and Phyllis Seidner The Studio Sale features the Glass Art of Melanie and David Leppla & the varied work of WheatonArts Staff Glass Artists, Connor Bagen, Skitch Manion, Eric Sarachman and Angie Seraphinoff. All work is 30% - 70% OFF original prices. Admission is FREE to the sale, November 26 through December 5, 2021. Members Early Preview Reception on November 26 at 9 a.m. WheatonArts Members are invited to enjoy refreshments while choosing their favorite sale items before opening to the public! Studio Sale hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop the Museum Stores – Open Thursday through Sunday, November 26 to December 31, 2021 (Closed Dec. 25) Free to shop & stroll. Online visit shop.wheatonarts.org
  • THE JAZZ EXCHANGE NOVEMBER 6TH SECRET SHOW: Saturday, November 6th | Arrival time 5:30pm *Important: Please arrive on time, seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Upon arrival find your seats, mingle with new people, and get settled in. Plan on staying for the entire show, so that our artists have an audience to perform for. This is a concert series so come with an open mind to listen to new artists and their music! How does a secret show work? First, find out about The Jazz Exchange Secret Show in your area and purchase your tickets. The exact address of the venue will not be revealed, only the area that the event will take place. Our shows consist of two performances, one by a talented emerging artist followed by an amazing featured artist. The performing artist will remain a secret, the only thing we can promise is that they are the top talent in the area and the show will be amazing! The exact address will be revealed to you 24 hours before the show, once you have purchased your tickets. Arrive at the location and DISCOVER a unique venue, MEET new people, and EXPERIENCE a new artist. How much are the tickets? Ticket prices vary depending on the space, date, and location. We try to keep the price reasonable for all our audience members. Check your secret show for more details. What kind of music or entertainment will be there? The Jazz Exchange show always consists of two performances. The show will start with an emerging musician followed by a featured artist in the area. All artists are selected by our Jazz Exchange team to ensure we bring an exciting, diverse, and entertaining experience. Come with an open mind to listen to new music and artists in your local community. Trust us, it will be worth it! Where am I going? You already know the area that the show will be presented, and the suspense is almost over. A day before (24 hours) the event you will receive an email with the address of the secret location. Please plan to be at the show at the arrival time, and look for The Jazz Exchange signage where you will check-in. Our Secret Shows are meant to build communities, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. What is the venue like? Classic art deco bar serves out hand-crafted artisanal cocktails alongside B Squared’s elevated seafood concept including lush seafood towers, charred king crab, shrimp guacamole, and our famous B2 Mac n’ Cheese! An immersive experience where elite and innovative musicians, food and beverage mavens, visitors, and neighbors could all gather together...a vibe centered around creativity, positive spontaneity, respect, and community...a new home in Harlem for incredible live Jazz! COVID-19 Safety Standards: What to expect Your health and safety are important to us. We will be monitoring CDC guidelines throughout the different areas to make sure we are following the rules and keeping our guests and performers safe. We have developed a COVID Safety Plan, following the most up-to-date guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Dept. of Health, to promote a safe, clean, welcoming environment. If you are feeling ill, please stay home and consult your doctor. Please note, these policies and guidelines are subject to change at any time and without warning, based on government mandates. PROOF OF VACCINATION We will be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter our September Secret Show in Brooklyn. Acceptable forms of Vaccination proof include: ● NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS ● Excelsior Pass ● CDC Vaccination Card (or photo) ● NYC Vaccination Record ● An official immunization record from outside NYC or the U.S If any of our guests are prohibited from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for legitimate medical reasons, The Jazz Exchange management staff must be notified 48 hours in advance. Anyone who does not make accommodations with management in advance will not be permitted entry without proof of vaccination at the door. MASKING We strongly encourage guests to wear masks inside the venue when not actively eating or drinking. We also ask that you wear a mask when talking with the performers, staff, walking around, or using the restroom. The Jazz Exchange + venue staff will remain masked at all times when interacting with artists, patrons, drinks, food, etc. HAND SANITIZING STATION Hand sanitizer is readily available at check-in and at the venue. We encourage frequent hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer. Additional hand sanitizer is available for our staff. TOUCHLESS PROGRAM The Jazz Exchange evenings program will be available digitally and can be accessed on your mobile device by scanning the provided QR code at your table. In the program, you will find the information of the performing artists performing, social media handles, how to follow and support, and other events from The Jazz Exchange. How Long Will This Policy Last? We are hopeful that this temporary policy will not be needed in the future as things continue to improve. The admission policy will remain depending on local health official recommendations and on infection rates going forward. Reservation | Capacity Limitation The Jazz Exchange + the venue reserves the right to limit capacity at any time. In order to know where the secret venue is tickets must be purchased online in advance. I Bought a Ticket and Have Now Tested Positive for Covid, Can I Have a Refund? Yes. Please send us a copy of your positive covid-19 test result, your order number, and specific ticket details to thejazzexchangecontact@gmail.com By attending The Jazz Exchange Secret Show Harlem, you agree to assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and relinquish The Jazz Exchange and the venue from and all liability. Transportation near the location? MTA - 116th stop DC / ABCD at 125th Street Parking: Street Parking is available near the venue Food & Drinks will be sold at the venue for purchase. Minimum: $20 per person ------------------------------------------ Please bring a valid ID 21+ only We appreciate your support and contribution. No RAIN DATE for this event.
  • We are very pleased to present the return of "The Sunshine Jazz Concert Series", to be presented on the first Friday monthly at The Sandrell Rivers Theater. This lovely venue's namesake is near and dear to our hearts, and the theme of our first event is as well. Please join us for a birthday tribute to SJO Founding Father "The Mahj" China Valles! The evening's music magic will feature dear friends "Mojo Ike and Lady Val Woods Band". 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Friday, November 5, 2021 at The Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL 33127; 305-284-8800 | Free Covered Parking; https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com; Admission $16.00 | Tickets/Reservations can be purchased on the Sandrell Rivers Theater website, and at the box office. *Become a new SJO member or renew your membership and admission to our December 3rd concert will be waived! Please contact us at: ChinaVallesSJO@gmail.com. Love, Peace and Jazz! The Sunshine Jazz Organization Celebrating Our 35th Season! Keith Valles (305)710-2555 Holly Spillane (954)554-1800 www.sunshinejazz.org www.facebook.com/SunshineJazzOrg Promoting America's Precious Artform in South Florida Since 1986 SJO programming is presented with support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. SJO EVENTS ARE ADA COMPLIANT We Hope to see your Face in the Place! Website: https://go.evvnt.com/920034-0?pid=4480
  • In-Person Tickets: $45/$35 Members/$20 Students Virtual Tickets: $15/$10 Members Become an FTH Jazz Sponsor and receive benefits such as table seating, private tour, on-stage name acknowledgement, and more. (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE) All individuals must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and matching identification to attend this event. If you are interested in attending this event in person, please read the full COVID Safety Policy carefully before purchasing tickets. Flushing Town Hall’s annual NEA Jazz Masters concert returns live to play the music from two of the greatest pianists in the history of jazz: Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver. This concert features five NEA Jazz Masters, the nation’s highest honor in Jazz, including Jimmy Owens (2012 NEA Jazz Master) on trumpet, Kenny Barron (2010 NEA Jazz Master) on piano, Sheila Jordan (2012 NEA Jazz Master) on vocals, Billy Hart* (2022 NEA Jazz Master) on drums, and Donald Harrison Jr. (2022 NEA Jazz Master) on saxophone, joined by Kenny Davis on bass. A special surprise guest artist will be announced! Legendary Jazz Master Jimmy Owens has curated the program and outstanding lineup for this memorable evening together with Flushing Town Hall’s Jazz Producer in Residence, Clyde Bullard. Master Owens (trumpet, flugelhorn) has over forty-five years of experience as a jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, lecturer, and music education consultant. His experience covers a wide range of international musical achievement, which includes extensive work as a studio musician, soloist, bandleader, and composer of orchestral compositions, movie scores, and ballets. Owens is one of the few trumpeters of his generation who played as a sideman with such extraordinary jazz leaders as Lionel Hampton, Hank Crawford, Charles Mingus, Max Roach, Duke Ellington, Billy Taylor, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band, among others. “I feel honored to be working with these incredibly talented and passionate NEA Jazz Masters to create unforgettable musical moments in honor of Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver,” says NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Owens, who developed the theme and lineup for this concert. “I am delighted to finally return to Flushing Town Hall’s welcoming stage and to deliver that feel-good jazz that will make audiences want to dance in their seats.” The concert will feature iconic jazz tunes such as “Round Midnight,” “Straight No Chaser,” “In Walked Bud,” “Blue Monk” from the Monk catalogue and “Song For My Father,” “Soulville,” and “The Preacher” from the Horace Silver Catalog and much more. *Due to the artist health concern, Mr. Albert "Tootie" Heath has been replaced with 2022 NEA Jazz Masters Billy Hart.
  • Born in Taiwan, raised in Austria, educated in Europe and America, Jenny Lin has built a vibrant international career, notable for innovative collaborations with a range of artists and creators. In this most unusual season, Lin has performed – both digital and in person – at the Mostly Mozart Festival, Washington Performing Arts, Winnipeg New Music, the Morris Museum, St. Olaf College, and elsewhere.
  • Bloomingdale School of Music presents a free Faculty Concert Series on select Friday evenings at the David Greer Recital Hall on 323 West 108th Street. The 2021-2022 season will be an exciting and diverse series with 14 performances in a wide variety of genres. For over 20 years Bloomingdale has presented its faculty, as well as guest artists, in concerts including classical music, jazz, and world music designed specifically for children. This FREE concert series has established itself a vital part of the musical life of the Upper West Side. After a year of virtual concerts, this season will take place in-person in our newly renovated recital hall. Attendees MUST RSVP as Covid Guidelines have reduced the seating capacity in the hall. For more information and to RSVP, visit bsmny.org/events. Faculty Concert: Music of Anthony Branker Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM Eli Asher, trumpet Brandon Vazquez, trumpet Michael Cochrane, piano Kevin Farrell, bass Chris Carroll, drums  Eli Asher is joined by BSM faculty and guest performers in this special tribute to noted jazz composer, trumpeter, and educator, Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker. Afterward, please join in a celebration of Bloomingdale's 57th birthday with a reception featuring wonderful music and light refreshments.  RSVP here Faculty Concert: Celebrating Jack Beeson Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM Marc Peloquin, piano Christine Browning, soprano A special 100th anniversary celebration of American composer Jack Beeson. RSVP here Faculty Concert: Musical Portraits Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM Weiwei Zhang, piano Olga Gurevich, piano  This program highlights the piano in imaginative and scintillating works by such composers as Debussy, Prokofiev, Ravel, and Tan Dun. RSVP here Holiday Concert Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a concert featuring faculty and students in music of the season. A festive treat to spice up your December!  For the Love of... Friday, February 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM Christine Browning, soprano  A program of vocal works featuring guest tenor Christopher Trapani and members of the BSM Broadway Ensemble. Music from various operas and Broadway musicals that explore love in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances.  The Piano Music of Ed Bland Friday, February 18 at 7:00 PM Judith Olson, piano  In honor of Black History Month, Judith Olson performs works by African-American composer Ed Bland (1926-2013), with whom she worked for many years.  Elegance and Exuberance Friday, March 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM Roberto Hidalgo, piano Theresa Salomon, violin  Music of elegance and exuberance is celebrated in this program of music for violin and piano by Mozart and Franck. The Japanese Koto and the Music of Yumi Kurosawa Friday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eric Phinney, tabla Naho Parrini, violin Yumi Kurosawa, a master of the 21 string koto, Japan's national instrument, will be joined by BSM faculty members Eric Phinney and Naho Parrini, in a program featuring her innovative compositions for koto, tabla, and violin.  Dance in the Light Friday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM Margalit Cantor, Baroque cello A program of sonorous joy featuring some of the most charming and popular Baroque music ever written, performed on period instruments by the Dorian Baroque ensemble.  Music for Guitar & Piano: Bach | Carulli | Cordero Friday, April 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM José Maldonado, guitar Tim McCullough, piano An evocative program of duets for guitar and piano featuring the music of Bach, Ferdinando Carulli, and Ernesto Cordero.  Trios in Technicolor Friday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM Molly Aronson, cello Olga Gurevich, piano Claudia Schaer, violin Trios in Technicolor will allow audiences to enjoy the rich range of hues produced by the violin, cello, and piano, featuring works that directly draw inspiration from the color palette.  Starmaker Machinery III: The Illogical Mixtape Friday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM  Mark Mollica, electric guitar This concert will feature jazz faculty Mark Mollica's arrangements of familiar tunes put into the capable hands of his band of improvisers.  These concerts are part of Bloomingdale School of Music's 50-year commitment to cultivating a sense of unification and equality in their community and providing access to high quality music with its highly accomplished faculty performing. "Our faculty are excited to be back and perform for a live audience again. The last year has been difficult for professional performing artists in the NYC area and we are thrilled to be able to present such talented artists from our own school," says Executive Director, Erika Atkins. "This series offers our neighborhood as well as the school community the opportunity to experience professional performances in the intimate setting of Bloomingdale's David Greer Concert Hall – for no cost." Founded in 1964, Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives and everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender. Bloomingdale is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. We are dedicated to our mission – to make music education accessible to all who want to learn – and remain focused on supporting this mission through our values. www.bsmny.org/
  • Play_Ground is an eclectic musical unit, founded by versatile New York City based multi instrumentalists, Slovenian born Jan Kus and Puerto Rican born Dan Martínez. This new collaborative project will make its live debut at Rockwood Music Hall on October 29th, 2021. Ticketing Details Here. Meeting during their formative musical years in New York, Kus and Martinez immediately felt a kinship in the vastness of their musical taste and their common interests outside of music. After years of playing together in many numerous musical situations, ranging from Latin jazz to pop to Balkan music, flamenco and beyond, the two musicians were looking for a new platform, a vessel, on which they can spontaneously switch between various genres, in a borderless, free flowing conversation, reflective of the eclectic, multivalent world we live in today. So they formed Play_Ground. Their own musical laboratory, fusing the youthful creative spontaneous playfulness of Play, and heavy, groovy and tradition-rooted grounding of Ground. Play_Ground, is a unique musical treat, taking you on a musical journey spawning from electronic beats to Puerto Rican Bomba, Balkan music, Jazz, Funk, and Hip Hop, fusing its founders' love for visual art, philosophy, Latin Jazz, backstreets of New York, jungles of San Lorenzo, Slovenian glacial lakes, outer galaxies, and much more. Welcome to their private "play_ground", in which they invite you to dance with the ancestors and lose and re-discover yourself on this unique musical journey, which is nothing like what you’ve ever been on before.
  • ON SATURDAY OCT 30TH FROM 2 PM TO 5:30 PM, THE NEW YORK STATE JAZZ LITERACY AND ART SOCIETY WILL LIVESTREAM ITS 4TH ANNUAL AUTUMN IN NEW YORK JAZZ FESTIVAL. BROADCAST LIVE ON YOUTUBE FROM Harlem heritage tours 104 MALCOLM X BLVD THE BROADCAST VIA YOUTUBE WILL FEATURE THE DR. JOHN ‘SATCHMO’ MANNAN 'S EASY STREET BAND FEATURING TRUMPETER DR JOHN SATCHMO MANNAN VOCALIST/ TERRI DAVIS VOCALIST, SAXOPHONIST AL FLYTHE ALONG WITH LARRY ROLAND ON BASS AND RUSELL CARTER IS ON DRUMS THIS CONCERT IS FREE AND LIVE . LISTENERS MAY TUNE IN FOR FREE SAT 2 PM BY UTILIZING THIS LINK; BELOW https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhOImcp1ed_3JXkfrQ-gOQ THIS FREE EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
  • Jazz pianist Joel Zelnik is joined by bassist Brian Glassman and drummer David Cox in a program based on the dialogues between Zelnik and Evans at the Village Gate during the mid-sixties. Splitting sets with the Bill Evans Trio at the Village Gate, Joel was heavily influenced by one of the most important pianists and composers in the history of jazz.
  • Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) is proud to present the acclaimed Cramer Quartet in their premiere performances of the Seven Last Words Project. The concert will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:30pm at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in Manhattan. The Cramer Quartet consists of violinists Jessica Park and Chiara Fasani Stauffer, violist Keats Dieffenbach, and cellist Shirley Hunt. The Seven Last Words Project is an immersive string quartet performance that interweaves seven new works by composers Jessica Meyer, Colin Jacobsen, Nico Muhly, Tania León, Reena Esmail, Paola Prestini, and Caroline Shaw with Franz Joseph Haydn’s nine-movement masterpiece The Seven Last Words of Christ. Each of the new works is written as a response to a movement of the Haydn, taking the place of sermons that would traditionally be given in a church service setting. The result is a quilting of old and new, and a meditation on these seven famed phrases from a contemporary and global viewpoint. At the Sheen Center performance on November 18, audiences will also have the opportunity to experience the show with accompanying digital projections designed by Camilla Tassi, a new and experimental component of the Seven Last Words Project and the start of an ongoing partnership with the Cramer Quartet.
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