Annual Jazz Celebration And Fundraiser For Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation at The Lobby Bar/The Studio Theatre

On Monday, 19 June 2017 (8-11 pm) the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (the all-volunteer nonprofit which sponsors and maintains the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame) will hold its annual adults-only jazz celebration (open to the public) in The Lobby Bar, an intimate venue (with concert piano) which adjoins The Studio Theatre in downtown Little Rock. Distinguished jazz artists (including some Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame inductees) will perform throughout the evening, anchored by a combo including Barry McVinney (flute, clarinet, sax), Steve Hudelson (guitar), Brian Wolverton (upright bass), and Pat Lindsey (drums)...

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On Monday, 19 June 2017 (8-11 pm) the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation (the all-volunteer nonprofit which sponsors and maintains the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame) will hold its annual adults-only jazz celebration (open to the public) in The Lobby Bar, an intimate venue (with concert piano) which adjoins The Studio Theatre in downtown Little Rock. Distinguished jazz artists (including some Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame inductees) will perform throughout the evening, anchored by a combo including Barry McVinney (flute, clarinet, sax), Steve Hudelson (guitar), Brian Wolverton (upright bass), and Pat Lindsey (drums). The $20 admission fee (cash/check at the door) is waived for any new/current/former Foundation member submitting 2017-2018 annual dues ($20 payable 1 July 2017) by 1 June 2017; a check for dues should accompany the membership application provided under "Downloads" on the Foundation's archival website (arjazz.org) and within the "AJHF: Reference Materials" album under "Photos" on the Foundation's Facebook page. Proceeds from this annual event (along with dues and donations from individuals) fund ongoing educational activities and upcoming Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame inductions (held only in even-numbered years). A flyer and more event details are provided within a public, shareable invitation posted under "Events" on the Foundation's Facebook page, which includes annotated albums about the event and venue under "Photos." Questions should be directed to AJHF Secretary Alita Mantels (at 501.661.1604 or via that page). Info and a local map for the venue are provided via a link at the top of this Jazz Near You entry, which can be shared via e-mail as well as social media.

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