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Jazz Lunches 2011

Each spring, St. Paul’s in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society hosts Jazz Lunches to celebrate God's ongoing creation through the experience of music. Richmond-area jazz artists perform and lunch is catered by locally-owned restaurants. Volunteers serve on the Jazz Lunch committee, and help with setup, service, and cleanup.

We are pleased to announce that our 2011 schedule features a host of new artists. We have also extended the series by popular demand. The program is every Wednesday at noon, May 4 - June 22.

Media Sponsor: For the second year in a row Community Idea Stations/WCVE Radio is a media sponsor for St. Paul's Jazz Lunches. Community Idea Stations has been the media sponsor for St. Paul's Eyes On Richmond series since 2002.

2011 Season

Dates: Wednesdays during the Easter season and beyond, May 4 through June 22
Time: 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for lunch and music
Reservations Required: Call the church for reservations by the preceding Monday (643-3589) or register online!
Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 545-5415 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 239-8180

Schedule

May 4
Debo Dabney
(SOULFUL BLUES/SOLO PIANO)
Food by Cedars
106 North 7th Street, 771-1665

May 11
Lucy Kilpatrick Trio
(SMOOTH JAZZ STANDARDS)
Food by Kenn-Tico Cuban Bar & Grill
204 East Grace Street, 225-9216

May 18
Bob Jacobs Duo
(JAZZ STANDARDS & GYPSY JAZZ)
Food by Garnett's Cafe
2001 Park Avenue, 367-7909

May 25
Butter Bean Trio
(JAZZ STANDARDS & BOSSA JAZZ)
Food by Ruchee Express
9930 Midlothian Turnpike, 323-5999

June 1
Sharon Rae North Duo
(CONTEMPORARY JAZZ & SMOOTH JAZZ VOCALS)
Food by Bistro 27
27 West Broad Street, 780-0086

June 8
Jack Winn/Lee Covington Duo
(ENTERTAINING INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL JAZZ)
Food by Mama J's Kitchen
415 North 1st Street, 225-7449

June 15
Emme St. James Trio
(JAZZ VOCALS FROM GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK)
Food by Cafe Rustica
414 East Main Street, 225-8811  

June 22
Jason Jenkins Trio
(MODERN JAZZ & JAZZ STANDARDS)
Food by Positive Vibe Cafe
2825 Hathaway Road, 560-9622

About Our Partner & Media Sponsor

Richmond Jazz Society, Inc. (RJS) is a nonprofit corporation created to educate the public regarding the historical development and significance of Jazz music, with a special emphasis on young musicians and young audiences; to be a valuable resource/referral and support center for Jazz in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and, to promote the advancement of Jazz as an American art form via activities such as performances, lectures, workshops, and exhibits.

Founded in 1979, RJS continues to build upon its initial success by adding innovative performance and educational programs each year. RJS has established a distinctive series of programs and events to serve performers, students, teachers and the existing jazz audience and to expand that audience.  In 2008, RJS was one of ten recipients of the prestigious Governor's Award For The Arts.

RJS is online at: www.vajazz.org

Follow RJS on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Richmond-Jazz-Society/69689548820

Community Idea Stations Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the Community Idea Stations are a division of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting. The Community Idea Stations own three public television stations—two in Richmond (WCVE PBS & WCVW PBS) and one in Charlottesville (WHTJ PBS)—and WCVE Public Radio which reaches listeners in Richmond, Heathsville, Chase City and their surrounding communities. These are the largest locally-owned and operated radio and television stations in the region.Every week we reach more than 400,000 people throughout central Virginia of every age, demographic and economic circumstance. Every day we use our human and capital resources to fulfill our mission.

In this digital age, there are hundreds of stations on the dial. We are committed to using our air time and assets to make a positive impact on the communities we serve. In every interest category, we do this in three different ways:

We bring high quality ,nationally-acclaimed, innovative PBS and NPR programming to central Virginia. We support, promote and showcase community assets and issues through our locally produced programs and outreach efforts.We work with parents ,caregivers and K-12 teachers in more than 500 schools to train them to use our educational programs and technology to teach children.

Our budget is approximately $8.4 million per year. Some of our funding comes from taxpayer dollars and from earned income. But most is given by individuals and businesses who believe in our mission, the quality of the content we provide, and the importance of a non-commercial choice in the ever-growing media landscape.

Community Idea Stations is online at: www.ideastations.org

Listen to WCVE News Correspondent Craig Carper's Reports from the 2010 Eyes on Richmond series.