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A Night of Lady Day
Beggar's Banquet
East Lansing, MI
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"A Night of Lady Day: Celebrating 100 Years of Billie Holiday" at Beggar's Banquet on Friday, March 20


The Rodney Whitaker Quartet will be inviting a few of Greater Lansing's most talented vocalists to join them for "A Night of Lady Day: celebrating 100 years of Billie Holiday", a fundraiser for the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival (SSJF), on Friday, March 20 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Beggar's Banquet, 218 Abbot Road.

The event will feature a post-war era theme. Rodney Whitaker will also be selling his new CD "When We Find Ourselves Alone" and donating 50% of CD sales to the SSJF. Tickets for the event are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP selected seating. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/565097 or call (517) 319-6980.

Featured performers:

Betty Baxter: Betty is a beloved local performer, promoter and educator. She is a founding member of the Jazz Association of Mid-Michigan, a charter member of Mid-Michigan Jazz Society and has been designated a Michigan 'popular music' historian by the Michigan Historical Museum.

Twyla Birdsong: When she sets free a deep soulful note, audiences are moved by the raw talent and radiance that pours from this incredible woman. Her rich, resonant voice strikes a balance between diva and divine, making her one of Lansing's most talented and loved vocalists since 2002.

Rockelle Fortin:

Betty Joplin: Ms. Joplin is a Grammy-nominated singer who was also a featured vocalist for the Duke Ellington Orchestra. She was recently honored in a tribute by the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan.

Billie Holiday, considered one of the most important figures in American music. Her music and style have influenced countless vocal and instrumental musicians. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of her birth.

The festival is presented by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the MSU College of Music, with artistic direction by Rodney Whitaker.

This FREE-to-the-community festival is centered around a large tent located in the heart of downtown East Lansing in Parking Lot 1 (230 Albert Ave.) on the corner of Albert Avenue and Abbot Road.

The SSJF features main stage performances, the Jazz Kids children's activity area, onsite food, jazz cafes, the MSU Outreach and Engagement Education Stage, a Second Line Parade and an Avant Garde jazz themed Picnic.

Visit www.eljazzfest.com for more information.
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Location

Beggar's Banquet
218 Abbot Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
United States

Categories

Music > Jazz
Other > Fundraisers

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
On BPT Since: Jan 15, 2014
 
Benjamin Hall
eljazzfest.com

Attendees

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Mar 19, 2015 8:26 AM
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Mar 18, 2015 11:00 AM
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Mar 18, 2015 10:31 AM
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Mar 18, 2015 10:16 AM
Robert B.
Okemos, MI United States
Mar 17, 2015 7:20 PM

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