Local Live: Chris Parker and Kelley Hurt at South on Main

Arkansas jazz artists are occasionally featured at "Local Live," a series of free, weekly concerts sponsored by Landers FIAT of Benton, curated by the critically acclaimed Oxford American literary magazine (www.oxfordamerican.org), and presented at South on Main each Wednesday (7:30-9:30 pm). Opened in September 2013, South on Main ("where the Oxford American moves from the page to the stage") is the restaurant (with full bar and ample performance space) adjacent to OA headquarters at 13th and Main in downtown Little Rock's revitalized SoMa neighborhood. A full bar and restaurant menu is available before and during these concerts. Though there is no admission charge, those wishing to ensure table seating should make reservations at 501.244.9660....

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Arkansas jazz artists are occasionally featured at "Local Live," a series of free, weekly concerts sponsored by Landers FIAT of Benton, curated by the critically acclaimed Oxford American literary magazine (www.oxfordamerican.org), and presented at South on Main each Wednesday (7:30-9:30 pm). Opened in September 2013, South on Main ("where the Oxford American moves from the page to the stage") is the restaurant (with full bar and ample performance space) adjacent to OA headquarters at 13th and Main in downtown Little Rock's revitalized SoMa neighborhood. A full bar and restaurant menu is available before and during these concerts. Though there is no admission charge, those wishing to ensure table seating should make reservations at 501.244.9660.

Featured on 17 December 2014 are two highly accomplished Arkansas jazz artists: pianist Chris Parker and vocalist Kelley Hurt. More details are provided in a public, shareable Facebook invitation titled "Local Live: Chris Parker and Kelley Hurt" as well as in the calendar and event sections of South on Main's Facebook page and website (www.southonmain.com).

SPECIAL NOTE: This event has been designated an "AJHF MEET-AND-GREET" by the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation/Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. Several AJHF board members (including President James Thomson) will be present; AJHF members and other jazz aficionados can pick up/submit AJHF materials (including membership applications) from/to AJHF Secretary Alita Mantels (Arkansas Editor for All About Jazz/Jazz Near You). Scanned copies of some AJHF materials are provided under "Notes" on the Facebook page for the Foundation, which is profiled under "About."

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