Friday, January 06, 2006

JAZZ at Columbus Music Hall - January 06 Calendar

www.columbusmusichall.com
734 Oak Street 464-0044
One block southeast of Broad & I-71
...an intimate jazz venue featuring local, regional, and national musicians...

Monday, January 9, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra featuring visiting tenor saxohonist, Loren Shoneberg, executive director of the Jazz Museum of Harlem, author, former music director for Bobby Short, and a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear the REAL DEAL at Columbus Music Hall!
Tuesday, January 17, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30
Monday, January 16, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, January 17, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30
Wednesday, January 18, 8:00, $10, $5 students, Gabriel Alegria Future Music Tour 2006.
An evening of Afro-Peruvian Jazz Music. The sounds of black coastal Peru are the foundations for Gabriel's music. The powerful rhythmic elements found in Afro-Peruvian music energize jazz in a compelling way. The "fusion" of these two art forms occurs most naturally resulting in music unlike any other jazz inflicted sound in the world. The 6 piece ensemble from Peru includes trumpet, saxophone, guitar, bass, percussion & zapateo dancing and drums.
Monday, January 23, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, January 24, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30
Wednesday, January 25, 7:00, $5, Teen Jazz with Thomas Worthington H.S. Jazz Band
Thursday, January 26, 8:00, $7, $5 students, Chad Eby, Jim Powell, Bobby Floyd, Cedric Easton
Sunday, January 29, Capital University jazz Orchestra
Monday, January 30, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, January 31, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30

Coming Saturday late mornings in February, March & April - PBJ & Jazz for kids and families!

Bellydance Superstars Coming to Columbus on March 12

This came as an email message forwarded by my friend and faulous drummer Barbara "Wahru" Cleveland:

Ohio and Midwest Bellydancers and Bellydance Fans:
The Bellydance Superstars are coming to Columbus on March 12.
Do NOT miss this beautiful, awe-inspiring dance experience.
Go to: www.bellydancesuperstars.com or call 800-594-TIXX to purchase your tickets today!

Columbus performers include: Jillina, Sonia, Sharon, Adore, Bozenka, Stevie, Colleen, Jayna, Georgianne, Zoe Jakes, Kami Liddle, Moria Chappell, and Petite Jamilla!

In conjunction with the BDSS' Columbus performance, there will also be an "Ohio All-Star Bellydance Showcase" dance event on Saturday evening, March 11, featuring past BDSS star Rania. The concert highlights the incredible talents of Ohio artists including: Anaya Gypsy, Chandara Gamal, Deniz, Habeeba's Danse Oriental Troupe, Jenn, Kira, Laylia, Leanna, Mariah, Nataj, Niran Al-Ubaidi, Raqs Jahanni, Sacred Shimmy, and more to be announced!

Rania will lead a workshop in Columbus on Saturday March 11 - teaching Egyptian choreography, veil choreography, and dance combinations. Then, on Sunday March 12, SONIA AND ISSAM of the BDSS will teach a drum workshop in the afternoon.

Registration and more info? Send email to: habeebascolumbus@yahoo.com.

Tony Ellis performs a benefit for Animal Rescue New Orleans at Absolute Asylum (ARNO) in Circleville

The Absolute Asylum
(Behind Absolute Dance Sport)
122 N. Court Street
Downtown Circleville, Ohio

Presents a benefit for animal rescue efforts for victims of Katrina featuring live acoustic music by acclaimed banjo/fiddle player Tony Ellis, accompanied by his wife Louise Adkins and various special musical guests. Tony has performed at venues throughout the world, and recently appeared with actor/comedian/banjo player Steve Martin on the David Letterman show.

This benefit will be held the next two Sunday afternoons, January 8 & 15
From 2:00-5:00 pm (music starts at 2:30 pm)
Free Admission, but donations for ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans) appreciated

The Absolute Asylum will offer gourmet coffees, teas, juices, fresh Italian and other pastries, and the New York Times. Entrance is through the front door of Absolute Dance Sport, or the alley entrance by JR Hooks Café.

The Absolute Asylum will be open every Sunday in January and February from 2:00-5:00 pm, and offers seating at their handcrafted bar, comfy couches, or at tables set café-style.

Louise Adkins, who is involved with the animal rescue effort, will show pictures and answer questions about the relief effort. For more information about this worthy cause, email Louise at braeburn@bright.net, or visit www.bestfriends.org on the web.

For information about the Absolute Asylum, call (740) 474-7304, or visit the Absolute Dance Sport website at www.absolutedancesport.com.