jazz news/EVENT - KANSAS CITY

Jazz Storytelling Friday, November 6, 10 am AJM Atrium, Free Jazz Storytelling featuring vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, bassist Tyrone Clark, and drummer Mike Warren meets educational standards, introduces children ages 2-7 to new music & cultures, and provides opportunities to enhance their social skills in a fun environment. Preserving Works on Paper and Photographs  Saturday, November 14, 1-2:30 pm  Black Archives of Mid-America, Free Deborah Dandridge, University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Library Research Field Archivist/Curator of African American Experience Collection and Kansas Collection, joins Mark Stevenson, conservator in private practice, in a discussion about preserving works on paper and photographs especially valuable for those looking to preserve family heirlooms.  Missouri District 3 (KC Metro) All-District Jazz Concert Saturday, November 21st, 3:30 pm Gem Theater, Free Clinician and tenor saxophonist Rick DiMuzio of Berklee School of Music and Chicago-based pianist Jo Ann Daugherty join bassist Bill McKemy and drummer Ryan Lee as they perform along side the Missouri District 3 All-District Jazz Band in concert the Gem Theater. At 8 pm, DiMuzio and Daugherty perform with Lisa Henry in the Blue Room. Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority  Amistad the Movie  Sunday, November 22, 1:30 - 5 pm Gem Theater, Free Cheptoo Kositany Buckner, Deputy Director of the Kansas City Public Library, and Stephanie Knappe, Samuel Sosland Curator American Art at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, offer remarks on the significance of Amistad and Woodruff's Amistad murals prior to a screening of the film. Blue Room Calendar November 2015 Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster or Call 816-474-6262. The Blue Room opens at 5 p.m. on Mon, Thurs., and Fri. and 7 p.m. on Sat. BookmarkBlueRoomKC.org for more! Have a Blue Room Pale Ale in the Blue Room! North Coast Brewing is proud to support Jazz education and makes a donation to the American Jazz Museum for every pint of Blue Room Pale Ale that's sold. From the Swing Shop Blue Room Mug $10.00 Our BLUE ROOM branded mug measures 3.75″ tall, 3″ diameter; holds 11 oz.; Dishwasher and microwave safe branded to celebrate the great jazz performed at the American Jazz Museum in the award-winning Blue Room jazz club at Historic 18th & Vine in Kansas City. Purchase » All Hail to Hale Through February 20, 2016 This dynamic exhibition showcases the private family art collection along with personal items from the artist, Hale Woodruff. Invited artists showcase their artwork that pays homage to the influence of the mastery of Hale Woodruff and what it has had on their creative process as visual artists. Read more about All Hail to Hale and related exhibitions in the Kansas City Star »

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