Survival of the Boulevard Singer, a Premiere

Survival 0f the Boulevard Singer
Written and performed by
Debra James Tucker
September 18, 19, 8pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1555 S. James Rd. 

A message from the author...

"I made this work because I want to engage the religious community—the black religious community in particular, in a dialogue about homophobia in the church.

At first, I thought of this work as the story of my best friend, my brother, a black gay man, deeply committed to the church and his journey and struggles in a world that did not fully see or accept him. As I got deeper into the process, I became aware that this is essentially my story, and indeed the story of all of us who search for place and meaning and community in the world.

The form of the piece is a collection of “moment points” similar to those used in tectonic theatre. In conjunction with original music, I deliberately use traditional black church songs and sermon cadences with an eye toward having them heard and understood in a non-traditional way.

It is a story of sorrow. It is also a story of hope, redemption and resurrection."

-Debra James Tucker

Columbus Womens Chorus - Singing Our Dreams November 18

Babbette Gorman sent us this reminder:

Hi Charlie,

I have rejoined the Chorus under the direction of two wonderful musicians,
Jennifer Bell and Sheena Philips, and we are preparing our November Friends
and Family concert.

This concert, entitled "Singing Our Dreams," will be held at the Summit
United Methodist Church, 82 East 16th Avenue, on Sunday November 18, the day
after the Michigan game. We will begin with a silent auction, opening at 3,
sing from 4-5, and close the auction at 6. Ticket prices have been reduced
to $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students 12 and over. Children
under 12 get in free. Tickets will be available at the door or you can get
them in advance from me.

We will be singing our usual eclectic mix of folk, pop, world, and classical
music.

For more details on the chorus visit
http://www.cwchorus.org/

For directions to the concert visit
http://www.summitumc.org/frames/DirectionsFrame.htm

I really hope you can join us because I know you'll enjoy it!

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18 3:00 PM
82 EAST 16TH AVENUE (near OSU)

- Babette Gorman

Jazz at Columbus Music Hall in Olde Towne East - Schedule

Every Monday, 7:30 -Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Every Wednesday, 9:00 - Yumbambé

Thursday, October 18, 7:30 Quartet Thursdays, $7- Pete Mills Fresh Spin CD release featuring Tony Monaco

Friday, October 19, 8:30, $10 - Tim Cummisky

Thursday, October 25, 7:30 Quartet Thursdays - Shawn “Thunder” Wallace

Friday, October 26, 8;30, $7 - Nova Madrugada

Saturday, October 27, 8:00, $15, seniors $12, students $5 - Mark Flugge Trio

Thursday, November 1, 7:30 - Randy Mather Quartet

Saturday, November 3, time - TBA, $15, $12, $5 - PASIC percussionists, Dane Richeson, Michael Spiro, & Dutch vibraphonist with Mark Flugge & Doug Richeson

Sunday, November 4, 4:00, $12, seniors $10, students $6 - former Bennett pianist & music director Ralph Sharon with Doug Richeson & Jim Rupp

Thursday, November 8, 7:30, $15, $12, $5 - NYC Jazz Saxophonist, clinician, teacher, Jim Snidero with the Bobby Floyd trio

Friday, November 9, - Maggie Green with guest musicians from Brazil

Thursday, November 15, 7:30, $15, $12, $5 - NYC and Woody Herman trombonist, John Fedchock

Saturday, November 17, 8:00m $15, $12, $5 - Mark Flugge Trio

Saturday, November 24, 7:00, $15, $12, $5 -Terry Waldo & his Gutbucket Syncopators

Friday, November 30, 8:00, $15, $12, $5 - Jazz Guitarist, Gene Bertoncini w/Doug & Dane Richeson

Check the website for updates!
www.columbusmusichall.com

CJC World Premiere -Jazz Plays Art

The Swingin' at the Southern Series
JAZZ PLAYS ART
Southern Theatre

LET'S MIX IT UP!

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Byron Stripling, once again shakes up the modern music scene with Jazz Plays Art, a world premiere multimedia concert event presented in the Swingin’ at the Southern series.

Featuring the art of Columbus native Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson and Kojo Kamau, this event presents a unique view of Columbus's rich cultural history. The works of both Ms. Robinson and Mr. Kamau draw deeply from the collective memories: oral narrations of the Central Ohio community, recollections of a segregated past, their rich familial histories and the echoes of the African Diaspora. Their art is passionate, emotional and inherently committed to Columbus.

The Jazz Arts Group has commissioned famed band leader John Clayton to compose a suite of ‘impressions’ of Ms. Robinson’s works. Aminah Robinson: The Symphonic Poet is a 13-movement epic composed specifically for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Invoking images and memories of childhood, the chains of slavery and the connections between parent and child, Aminah Robinson: The Symphonic Poet is mesmerizing – a multilayered marathon of creative outputs.

Jazz Plays Art will showcase Central Ohio's own Milt Ruffin Chorale and the stunning gospel vocalist Nia Allen.

The Columbus Museum of Art has collaborated with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra to provide all Jazz Plays Art ticketholders one free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art’s limited engagement of Along Water Street, a new collection of Ms. Robinson’s works. Patrons may present any Jazz Plays Art ticket stub for one admission. In a reciprocal offer, all Columbus Museum of Art members will receive a $10 discount on any Jazz Plays Art ticket with the presentation of a valid membership card. Contact the Columbus Jazz Orchestra box office at 614.294.5200 x3 for further details.

Single tickets for the October 24 - 28 concerts are available for purchase online at jazzartsgroup.org or from the Jazz Arts Group ticket office, (614.294.5200, x 3). Discounted Student Rush tickets (valid college ID required) and Be-Bop Balcony tickets (ages 6-18) are available at the door.

The event will be held Wednesday, October 24 to Sunday, October 28 at the Southern Theatre. Each performance will begin at 8 pm, except for Sunday when the matinee begins at 2 pm and is repeated at 7:30 pm.

Ron Anderson Studio Tapes on Youtube

Columbus artist Ron Anderson sent the following invitation to see one of his 3 youtube videos that were taped in his studio. This appears to be the beginning of an interesting artist's video blog.

Ron is not only a talented expressive painter whose style is unique and powerful, and his imagery is very dynamic.
We also learn that Ron often paints to the music of the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Nice Davis cuts compliment his videos.

How cool is that? Enjoy.
-charlie

"The link I am sending you is to a short video of me talking about my oil paintings. This was filmed inside my art studio. I will add additional clips as I have the time, on my exhibits, my artwork, and other arts related topics.

I hope that you find the material informative, and interesting to view !

Ron Anderson: Inside the artist studio

Sincerely,

Ron Anderson"

More info? send email to: admin@ronandersonstudio.com

or visit his website: www.ronandersonstudio.com

Mayumana In BE opens in NYC

If you find yourself in NY City, in the next few weeks, go see this exciting 90 minute off-broadway show! My cousin Alon Neuman, who appears in numerous plays, movies and TV shows in Isreal, was involved with this explosive dance/theatre company. He turned me on to them and appears briefly in this video, but is not touring with them in this current show. -charlie

Be by Mayumana
currently performs, at 8pm

Formal Opening on March 13,

at Union Square Theatre

100 E. 17th St & Park Ave.

Check out this fantastic video !

Check out their website

Tickets? (212) 307 4100