Library’s JAZZ JAM celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month!
(Released March 10, 2011) – For its third year, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is swinging out and blaring its horns to the up-tempo as we encourage you to join us to observe Jazz Appreciation Month with fun-filled FREE activities your entire family will enjoy!
· Saturday, April 9 – (Noon – 4:30 p.m.) Celebrate JAZZ JAM with a total of eight bands playing throughout the day in the Wintergarden and Huntington Meeting Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. From 1-3 p.m., a Children’s “Bang a Drum” workshop is scheduled in the Children’s Library Program Room, located on the second level of Main Library.
· Wednesday, April 13 – (11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) Join us for JUNIOR Jazz Jam, an afternoon of pure jazz performed by the talented Toledo Public School student musicians of Byrnedale and Deveaux Middle Schools, in the Wintergarden of Main Library, 325 Michigan St.
Each April, Jazz Appreciation Month is celebrated nationally and internationally, and it is the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History which operates the world’s most comprehensive set of jazz programs to honor the month. Jazz is an American musical art form first started in the early 20th century in African American communities in the South. Its influence is based on West African and European traditions. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Jazz Appreciation Month.
The Library’s Jazz Jam is generously sponsored by the Professional Musicians of Northwest Ohio, Local 15-286; Friends of the Library, and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
The Library’s JUNIOR Jazz Jam is generously supported and presented by Toledo Public Schools and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5207.
Press Release Contact Name: Rhonda Sewell
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Toledo Lucas County Public Library