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How can we thrive as part of a new global society? Artists welcome us into their studios to explore identity and the strength to be found in our interdependence. Join us as we learn how art is leading our recovery from a global pandemic and healing our communities by encouraging empathy and creativity. Moderators, Tricia Laughlin Bloom, NMOA Curator of American Art, and Deborah Willis, Chair, Tisch School of the Arts Dept. of Photography & Imaging and Director, Center for Black Visual Culture, NYU, will be joined in conversation by artists: Kenseth Armstead Nadia Liz Estela Victoria-Idongesit Udondian Marela Zacarías Our ability to share our collections is limited only by our financial resources. Funds raised will support The Newark Museum of Art’s public programs and initiatives that make visitors feel welcome, engaged and represented—everything a 21st-century museum experience should be. For questions about tickets and sponsor opportunities, contact Michele Saliola, Director of Membership and Individual Giving at 973.596.6491 or msaliola@newarkmuseumart.org.

The 4th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival runs from Nov 4-7. Some events are free and some are ticketed. Thursday and Saturday events will be offered via live stream as well as in person. For more info on the event, please go to www.JazzWaHi.org. The Washington Heights Jazz Festival is produced by Mark Kross and Louise Rogers at Jazz WaHi.

Trudy Pitts & Mr C performed at Minton’s Playhouse when Trudy was pregnant with TC THE 3RD! And now he’s releasing his new cd called The Music at Minton’s Playhouse! From the belly to the bandstand! TC will be accompanied by Winard Harper Lonnie Plaxico & Marcus Persiani with a special guest appearance from Spoken Word Artist Zock Solid. There’s a $20 music fee and cd’s will be on sale

Ali Cultural Arts Center is thrilled to welcome The Melton Mustafa Orchestra to the stunning outdoor covered courtyard venue in Pompano Beach. The orchestra, started by the late Grammy® Award-winning artist Melton Mustafa, is now led by his son, Melton Mustafa, Jr., a renowned saxophone player. The orchestra is the only African American-led 18-piece jazz big band in South Florida. The concert is Saturday, November 13 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and available at www.pompanobeacharts.org. Food and beverages will also be on sale. "We are thrilled to welcome Melton back to the Ali stage," said Phyllis Korab, Director, Cultural Affairs Department. "He is an extraordinary musician who mesmerizes audiences with his own distinctive style, while also paying homage to his father's incomparable legacy." Melton Mustafa, Jr. is a two-time Grammy®-nominated educator who was recently featured at The Jazz in The Gardens Festival in Miami. Mustafa Jr. received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Florida A and M University, where he served as leader of the saxophone section and head of the Dance Routine committee for the Legendary Marching "100." While at FAMU, Mustafa performed with the FAMU "Strikers" at the Apollo Theatre and traveled the world with the Marching "100." He received a master's degree in education from FIU and where he is working on his doctoral degree in leadership. Mustafa currently works as Professional Music Educator at Parkway School of the Arts and is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Memorial University. As a director, Mustafa has conducted the "Star Spangled Banner" for the Junior Olympics, directed a show for the Super Bowl entitled "Global Rhythms Local Beat," served as the Musical Director for the show "From the Porch" featuring Danny Glover, directed the band and choreographed the featured Marching in Master "P" and Little Romeo's music video, "Two Way"(which was featured on the BET TV Show Access Granted- the making of the video). Mustafa also wrote and received a grant to start a community band at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Category: Live Music | Jazz

Gregory Burrus Productions is extremely proud to produce the James Moody Jazz Scholars Celebration for The James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey. This event is for the Jazz Scholarship recipients that have been presented this award since 2015. This event is also supported by the Patterson Foundation / Blanchard Conservatory and will be hosted at their beautiful, historic Blanchard Mansion in South Orange, NJ.

Jame Austin Jr. performs music from his "Songs in the Key of Wonder" CD as well as jazz standards

Explore teh historic Stax records and it's influence on Soul Music.

Try Curling - the hottest sport on ice - at the Ardsley Curling Club Thanksgiving Open House. You get 60 minutes on and off the ice with our instructors. Learn rock delivery, sweeping, and more! $35 per person Register at acc-openhouse.eventbrite.com Visit ardsleycurling.com for more information

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