Duke Ellington Film Screening And Lecture at The Nash

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7pm – 9pm; Tickets: Free. The 50th Anniversary kicks off at The Nash with a special evening of history and music. This special event will include a fascinating lecture presented by ASU's professor of Musicology and Music History, Dr. Christopher Wells, who will discuss Duke Ellington and his impact on American music. No Festival Required will screen three Duke Ellington shorts: "Symphony in Black" (1935, 9 minutes), "Bundle of Blues" (1933, 9 minutes) and "Black and Tan Fantasy" (1929, 19 minutes).