See the Music - Art of Blues & Jazz Exhibit to Benefit Local Music Societies
View the vibrant blues & jazz music scene in Kansas City through art. This special exhibition will benefit the KC Blues Society and KC Jazz ALIVE organizations. First Friday, March 4, 2016 VIP Ticket-only Reception 5-6pm. Public Reception will be from 6 to 9 pm. Live music, food trucks, an opportunity to purchase art and support two great musical organizations.
Kansas City, MO, February 26, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Art of Blues & Jazz, KC Style will open on First Friday, March 4, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at Buttonwood Art Space, 3013 Main, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. The gallery exhibition includes 95 artworks by 27 artists and expresses the influence of music, especially Blues and Jazz, through painting, photography, mixed media, fiber and sculpture. The exhibit will be held in conjunction with KC Crossroads March First Friday Art Walk.
Purchases of art during the exhibit will benefit two local music organizations: Kansas City Blues Society and KC Jazz ALIVE. Half of the sale price compensates artists for their beautiful art with the remainder going to the music organizations as charitable donations.
Meet participating artists, enjoy Food Truck flavors from Chris Miller Foods, listen to musical performances by Karla Bauer and by duo Karla Peterie and Jim Herbert and enjoy a beverage at the March 4th Opening Reception. A special VIP event from 5:00 – 6:00 is ticket-only. If you are unable to attend the March 4th reception; gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment. www.ButtonwoodArtSpace.com
Sponsors of the Exhibit include: Buttonwood Financial Group, Chris Miller Foods, Lynxspring, Husch Blackwell, Musicians Karla Bauer, Karla Petrie and Jim Herbert, Kansas City Blues Society, Kansas City Jazz ALIVE, and a number of Blues & Jazz fans across the Kansas City region.
Background Information:
KC Blues Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which for the past 35 years has been dedicated to preserving the rich Blues Heritage of Kansas City, supporting Blues education to ensure the future of this uniquely American art form, celebrating Blues excellence, and bringing value to its Members, Musicians and its Community. For more information please visit www.bluessocietykc.com/about-2/.
Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is a 501 (c)(3) catalyst group organized to implement opportunities for the Greater Kansas City jazz community. Its members work in concert to “Raise the Tide that Lifts all Jazz Boats.” The mission of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is to:
· A-Build Awareness of the needs of the metropolitan jazz community
· L-Serving as a Listening body
· I-Provide a platform for the integration of IDEAS
· V-Function as a Voice for the jazz community
· E–Provide Exposure to applicable resources for the Kansas City jazz community.
For more information, please visit http://kcjazzalive.org/about/
The performers for First Friday opening will be:
5:30-6:30, Karla Bauer; Karla will be performing her cuts from her new CD, "Everything Must Change"
7:00-8:00 pm. Karla Peterie and Jim Herbert; Karla and Jim are a talented duo who came together to share a love of American roots music.
Purchases of art during the exhibit will benefit two local music organizations: Kansas City Blues Society and KC Jazz ALIVE. Half of the sale price compensates artists for their beautiful art with the remainder going to the music organizations as charitable donations.
Meet participating artists, enjoy Food Truck flavors from Chris Miller Foods, listen to musical performances by Karla Bauer and by duo Karla Peterie and Jim Herbert and enjoy a beverage at the March 4th Opening Reception. A special VIP event from 5:00 – 6:00 is ticket-only. If you are unable to attend the March 4th reception; gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment. www.ButtonwoodArtSpace.com
Sponsors of the Exhibit include: Buttonwood Financial Group, Chris Miller Foods, Lynxspring, Husch Blackwell, Musicians Karla Bauer, Karla Petrie and Jim Herbert, Kansas City Blues Society, Kansas City Jazz ALIVE, and a number of Blues & Jazz fans across the Kansas City region.
Background Information:
KC Blues Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which for the past 35 years has been dedicated to preserving the rich Blues Heritage of Kansas City, supporting Blues education to ensure the future of this uniquely American art form, celebrating Blues excellence, and bringing value to its Members, Musicians and its Community. For more information please visit www.bluessocietykc.com/about-2/.
Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is a 501 (c)(3) catalyst group organized to implement opportunities for the Greater Kansas City jazz community. Its members work in concert to “Raise the Tide that Lifts all Jazz Boats.” The mission of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is to:
· A-Build Awareness of the needs of the metropolitan jazz community
· L-Serving as a Listening body
· I-Provide a platform for the integration of IDEAS
· V-Function as a Voice for the jazz community
· E–Provide Exposure to applicable resources for the Kansas City jazz community.
For more information, please visit http://kcjazzalive.org/about/
The performers for First Friday opening will be:
5:30-6:30, Karla Bauer; Karla will be performing her cuts from her new CD, "Everything Must Change"
7:00-8:00 pm. Karla Peterie and Jim Herbert; Karla and Jim are a talented duo who came together to share a love of American roots music.
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Buttonwood Art Space
Jon McGraw
816-285-9040
Buttonwoodartspace.com
Jon McGraw
816-285-9040
Buttonwoodartspace.com
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