Fri Sept 6 in DMV DC-Amy K. Bormet's No Trick Pony (w/ Brian Settles & Keith Butler Jr) @ Kennedy Center Reach River Pavilion (jazz); Next Now Fest w/ Jordan Ward @ 9:30 to 10:30 free @ U of MD Clarice Smith Center Courtyard (r& b) https://t.co/lkfOKGsP3t
Writing charts for my band & UnSound Sunday this weekend! featuring Matt Dievendorf, Brian Settles, Brandon Woody, and Keith Butler https://t.co/sJgIBXQyNv
"I wanted to come to your (free outdoor) concert, but the eventbrite said SOLD OUT..." Hot tip: it's never sold out, and people RSVP to free events and 80% DON'T COME.
The 16th annual Capital Fringe Festival concluded on Sunday after a run of 40 plays, each running between 50 and 75 minutes. In collaboration with DC Theater Arts, WCP curated a roundup of what @dctheaterarts deemed Fringe’s standout productions. https://t.co/GdISsFs7Lj
#ICYMI, earlier today we announced the 2024 #NEAJazzMasters: Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Amina Claudine Myers & Willard Jenkins!
Join us in congratulating the honorees & mark your calendars for the free celebration concert on April 13 @ the @kencen! 🎉 https://t.co/Fmc4AYmnIY
Still time to RSVP! --> https://t.co/tqJ6EbNVxm | Join us this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for Jazz at the Kramer featuring pianist and vocalist Amy K Bormet and vocalist Jessica Boykin-Settles. #creativemoco#MoCo#freeconcert#jazzconcert#music#jazz
In 2021, Peter Nesbitt @wpadc called out white corruption in the DC arts sector:
“An almost-colonial mind-set that is emboldened by its ability to forge backroom deals with the city council, and play puppet-master to the [arts commission.”
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#tdih 1863, Combahee River Raid co-led by Harriet Tubman, freed close to 800 people from slavery and destroyed Confederate supplies.
⬇️: links to @uncivilshow "The Raid" podcast, @BlackPastOnline, lesson on abolitionists, book by @ericaadunbar, & more
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For those who remember Twins Jazz, Wendy was a crucial part of keeping it running-- and she needs our help. #dcjazz --->Let’s help Wendy get back on her feet!
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A motion brought by Supervisor Hilda Solis was unanimously approved to denounce "the devastation of the Zoot Suit Riots, recognize [it] as a dark chapter in Los Angeles County's history, and recommit to fighting against racial discrimination.''
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