EXPLORE JAZZ ROOTS THROUGH BOOKS, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND MOVIES AT MIAMI DADE PUBLIC LIBRARIES
(MIAMI, January 14, 2009) The Miami-Dade Public Library System, in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center, presents Jazz Roots – a concert performance series that explores the origins and inspirations of jazz. The community is invited to see a live performance, join in a discussion or watch a movie. The Jazz Roots series runs through April with scheduled events as follows:
West Flagler Branch – 5050 West Flagler Street, 305-442-8710
Jazz for Kids, Saturday, January 17, 1:30 p.m. (Children)
Miami Lakes Branch – 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. – 305-822-6520 Dancing to a Different Beat, Saturday, January 31, 3 p.m.(All ages) From Jazz to Hip-Hop with artist Nicole Yarling, Saturday, February 21, 3:30 p.m. (Teens) Music of Miles Davis, Wednesday, February 25, 7:45 p.m. (All ages)
Sunset Branch – 10855 SW 72 Street Bay 305-270-6368 Jazz Icons Film Series, Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. (All ages)
Main Library – 101 West Flagler Street – 305-375-2665 A Night of Jazz @ the Library, Thursday February 5, 6:30 p.m. (All ages)
This concert, on the Miami-Dade Cultural plaza, will feature artists Nicole Yarling, Oscar Fuentes, Bossa Nova and Son de Ahora. (All ages)
North Dade Regional Library – 2455 NW 183 Street, 305-625-6424 Jazz Night Out, Thursday, February 5, 6 p.m. (Children) Compose and They Will Listen: Big Band Jazz with Nicole Yarling, Wed, February 11, 6 p.m. (All ages)
From Jazz to Hip-Hop with Artist Nicole Yarling, Monday, Feb 16, 3:30 p.m. (Teens) Contemporary Currents: Jazz in the Modern Ages with Nicole Yarling, Lela Lombardo and Howard Moss. Wed, March 11, 6 p.m. (All ages) The Celebration Goes On: Jazz is Here to Stay – Wednesday, April 8, 6 p.m. (All ages)
Naranja Branch – 27056-60 S. Dixie Highway, 305-242-7935 Jazz It Up @ Your Library, Saturday, February 14, 3:30 p.m. (Teens)
South Shore Branch – 131 Alton Road, Miami Beach, 305-535-4223 Jazzin’ with Stories, Music and Games, Saturday, February 21, 3 pm (Children) Listen & Learn about Jazz, Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 pm (All ages)
For additional information visit www.mdpls.org or call 305-375-2665.
Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer
305.375.5180; galanv@mdpls.org
Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer
305.375.3327; hamiltonv@mdpls.org
