Happy Valentine’s Day jazz fans! Don’t forget that there are plenty of options to celebrate the holiday with jazz – check out our roundup here. But there is also a strong slate of Shows To See This Week that aren’t centered on the love theme. Tops on the list isContinue Reading
My wife and I had a wonderful Jazz Night Out when we saw the latest installment of JAG’s Jazz at the Lincoln series, “Songs & Sounds of the Harlem Renaissance,” at the Lincoln Theatre on January 18th (Photo by Stephen Pariser). This sold out extravaganza truly realized series organizer PeteContinue Reading
As one of many special events comprising Columbus’ celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, the Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main Street in Bexley, will present a special screening of the 1988 documentary Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser on Thursday, September 27th at 7pm. The film “chronicles theContinue Reading
The new Jazz Arts Group series “Jazz at the Lincoln” is kicking off next week with a concert for the ages. “Jazz at the Lincoln: Tenor Titans of the Capital City” will take place at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, September 22nd at 8pm. Tickets and more info are availableContinue Reading
The Lincoln Theatre (photo by Brad Feinknopf) continues its Community Conversations series of community-oriented dialogues by focusing on the African-American artistic contributions of the Harlem Renaissance. “Heralds of the Harlem Renaissance” is a 90-minute, multi-media presentation that will be held at the Theatre on Thursday, October 26th at 6pm. AdmissionContinue Reading
The fourth installment of the 2016-17 Jazz Arts Group Presents series will bring the music of the Harlem Renaissance to life through the abilities of some of Columbus’ finest, and up-and-coming, musicians. “Ladies Sing the Blues: Songs & Sounds of The Harlem Renaissance” will be held on Saturday, February 18th,Continue Reading