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Jazz is for Everyone: A Community Concert

June 05, 2018 - June 05, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

111 W. Campbell St.

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Description

Lakeside Pride Jazz Orchestra kicks off the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's Bravo! Create Your Summer with a performance for cool cats of all ages. This interactive musical extravaganza at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre features big band hits and jazz favorites inspired by artist and illustrator Chris Raschka, the library's summer artist-in-residence. This performance will include a live reading of Raschka's book, "Charlie Parker Played Be Bop." Registration required.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.ahml.info/content/jazz-everyone-community-concert

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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