FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2011
Media Contacts:
Connie Shaver 612-308-5785 connieshaver@charter.net
Maryann Sullivan 612-668-1735 maryann.sullivan@mpls.k12.mn.us
JAZZ88 KBEM 88.5 FM PRESENTS MAY FEST - JAZZ
AT THE LORING THEATER THURSDAY, MAY 19TH
Jazz88 KBEM 88.5 FM presents MAY FEST - JAZZ, a FREE Spring jazz party at the historic Loring
Theater featuring an incredible lineup. Jazz88's May Fest is also celebrating Minnesota Music
Moment and Minnesota Voices: Certain Standards, two wonderful Jazz88 radio programs made
possible by funding provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Schedule:
Patrick Harison – pre-show accordion solo in lobby
The Bryan Nichols Trio
Chris Lomheim Quartet – intermission in lobby featuring Lomheim, Doug Haining, Graydon
Peterson & Jay Epstein
Arne Fogel and singers: Maud Hixson, Connie Evingson, Debbie Duncan and pianist
Tanner Taylor
Chris Lomheim Quartet – post-show in lobby
May Fest leads into a great weekend of jazz at the Loring Theater featuring The Bad Plus! Join us for
a fabulous Spring evening of Jazz in one of Minneapolis' lovely urban neighborhoods just off of Loring
Park.
What: May Fest - Jazz at the Loring Theater
When: Thursday, May 19th 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Doors Open 5 p.m. for a Jazz After Work networking social
Concert begins at 7 p.m.
Where: Loring Theater 1407 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
Cost: Admission is FREE but reservations are recommended
Reserve at www.jazz88fm.com or www.loringtheater.com
This concert is made possible through funding provided by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts
and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Jazz88 is more than radio. It is a performance stage, recital hall, classroom and doorway to the community’s
artistic life.
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