June 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery
June 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

June 6 | 7pm - 10pm

Boyslut (Chicago, IL), Leonardo Licari (Chicago, IL), & iCandi |Experimental, Noise, Electronic | $10 Cover

June 7 | 7pm-10pm

Solomon Lindenberg Trio (Chicago, IL) & Hunter Nicholson | Jazz, Avant-Garde | $10 Cover

June 13 | 8pm-10pm

Boy Dirt Car (Minneapolis, MN), Illusion of Safety (Elgin, IA), Drekka (Bloomington, IN), Karl J Paloucek, & Sean Hendley | Experimental | $10 Cover

June 14 | 7pm-10pm

Mx Alex Quinn (EP release show) | Experimental, Performance Art, Pop | Donations Encouraged

June 20 | 7pm-10pm

Surrealism Showcase | Experimental | $10 Cover

June 28 | 8pm-10pm

Bitter, Inc., Hot Science, & Luxi | Experimental, Electronic, Pop

Every Thursday May 29-July 17 | 7pm-9pm

Jazz Up: Poetry Workshop

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

On View

Main Gallery | Dialogue

Two Emerging Artists 2025

May 24 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

May 24 - July 19, 2025

Small Wall | Funny Money

Works by David Dasilva

May 24 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

May 24 - July 19, 2025

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OWL June 2025 Calendar

Wednesday June 1 (RADIO) Poet and new JGCA Performance Committee Chair: Katherine Yets

Thursday June 5  (IN-PERSON) Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: June '25

Friday June 6 (IN-PERSON) First Friday, Music-Day

Wednesday June 11  (RADIO) Artist Spotlight on John Kowalcyk: Astral Relics of the Great North Woods

Thursday June 12  (IN-PERSON) Game Day with Nick Baran

Friday June 13 (IN-PERSON) DIY Creative: bring your own project, or use our materials

Wednesday June 18  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont presents: Elizabeth Barret Browning

Thursday June 19  (IN-PERSON) Decade Review, Part 7: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts/photos from your life from 45-50 yrs old)

Friday June 20 (IN-PERSON) JGCA's Backyard: Picnic and Nature Craft Session

Wednesday June 25  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont presents: Willa Cather

Thursday June 26  (IN-PERSON) Travis Chambers presents "Uptown Society:" Diversity and Inclusion in Community Programming

Friday June 27  (IN-PERSON) JGCA Exhibitions. "Dialogue, Two Emerging Artists" & Small Wall: Printmaker, David DaSilva

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May 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery
May 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

May 1 | 7pm - 10pm

Wave Cage, Jazz Flux, and Free Country | Jazz Fusion, Spoken Word | $10 Cover

May 2 | 7pm-8:30pm

The Latin Side of Pepper Adams and Ronnie Cuber | Jazz | $10 Cover

May 3 | 8pm-10:30pm

Brian Lynch Quintet: Jazz Gallery Benefit | Jazz | $40 Cover

May 10 | 7pm-10pm

The Naima, DT HARM, and Matthew Nast | Experimental, Metal, Noise | $10 Cover

May 16 | 7pm-9;15pm

Nelson Devereaux, J Hoard, and Old Feels | Jazz, R&B, Indie | $15 Cover

May 17 | 7pm-10pm

Erez Dessel & Aaron Kaufman-Levine, and | Free Improvisation | $15 Cover

May 22 | 7pm-10pm

Queer Acoustic Night | Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter | $10 Cover

May 25 | 7pm-10pm

imy2, Cambodian Sim Card, and Floodwall | Experimental, Alternative, Noise | $10 Cover

May 31 | 7pm-10pm

Trace Ellington | Jazz | $20 Cover

Every Thursday May 29-July 17 | 7pm-9pm

Jazz Up: Poetry Workshop

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

On View

Main Gallery | 3:33am

Solo Exhibition of Works by Kierston Ghaznavi

March 22 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

March 22 - May 10, 2025

Main Gallery | Dialogue

Two Emerging Artists 2025

May 24 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

May 24 - July 19, 2025

Small Wall | Roadside Attractions

Works by Aaron Toman

March 22 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

March 22 - May 10, 2025

Small Wall | Works by David Dasilva

Works by David Dasilva

May 24 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

May 24 - July 19, 2025

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OWL May 2025 Calendar

Thursday May 1  (IN-PERSON) Vince Bushell, Riverwest Currents: May ‘25

Friday May 2  (IN-PERSON) First Friday Music-Day: Celebrating May Day traditions

Wednesday May 7 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Quotes by Albert Schweitzer (with music)

Thursday May 8  (IN-PERSON) Clinical Therapist, Ro Hanus: Mental Health Month

Friday May 9  (IN-PERSON) DIY Creative: bring your own project, or use our materials!

Wednesday May 14 (RADIO) Spotlight on sculpture artist and writer Darlene Rzezotarski

Thursday May 15  (IN-PERSON) Field trip: Woodland Pattern Book Center, 720 E. Locust Street. Meet at the book center at 1pm

Friday May 16  (IN-PERSON) Field trip: Woodland Pattern (same as May 15 above)

Wednesday May 21 (RADIO) The A.M. Book Report, Media Literacy on Disinformation

Thursday May 22  (IN-PERSON) Film Day: Inspiring Senior Stories

Friday May 23  (IN-PERSON) Aluminum Drawing Workshop, hosted by Amy Schmutte

Wednesday May 28  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: John Clare Show

Thursday May 29  (IN-PERSON) Decade Review, Part 6: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts/photos from your life from 40-45 yrs old)

Friday May 20  (IN-PERSON) Artist Keirston Ghaznavi: Paper Dolls Workshop

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April 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery
April 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

April 4 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Ellen Vareldzis, Zachary Baily, and Max Dragoo | Jazz, Hip-Hop, Singer-Songwriter | $5 Cover

April 5 | 7pm-10pm

Overly Polite Tornadoes (Kalamazoo, MI), and TBD | $10 Cover

April 6 | 12pm-2pm

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

April 8 | 7pm-10pm

Aliya Ultan (NYC), Will Hayes (NYC), and Vientavė| Experimental, Ambient, Noise | $10 Cover

April 12 | 7pm-10pm

The Namby Pamby (Fort Wayne, IN), So Zuppy, and Cathedral Becomes Tomb | Folk, Indie pop, Experimental | $10 Cover

April 13 | 8pm-10pm

Entre Amigos | Jazz, Third-Stream | $20 Cover

April 17 | 7pm-10pm

Matthew Ryals (NYC), and Lorna Dune | Experimental, Ambient | $12-20 Sliding Scale Cover

April 25 | 7pm-10pm

Taste Rubber (Chicago, IL), and Swim Two Birds | Free improvisation, Experimental | $10 Cover

April 26 | 7pm-10pm

Trace Ellington | Jazz | $20 Cover

April 15, 22, & 29

Lakeside Poet's & Writer's Workshop

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

On View

Main Gallery | 3:33am

Solo Exhibition of Works by Kierston Ghaznavi

March 22 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

March 22 - May 17, 2025

Small Wall | Roadside Attractions

Works by Aaron Toman

March 22 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

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OWL April 2025 Calendar
OWL April 2025 Calendar

Wednesday Apr. 2  (RADIO) Julie Morgan, from Elite Hearing Centers, Part 1

Thursday Apr. 3  (IN-PERSON) Vince Bushell, Riverwest Currents: April ‘25

Friday Apr. 4  (IN-PERSON) DIY Creative: bring your own project, or use our materials

Wednesday Apr. 9 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Poems by Harriet Monroe with music

Thursday Apr. 10  (IN-PERSON) Decade Review, Part 5: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts/photos from your life from 35-40 yrs old)

Friday Apr. 11  (IN-PERSON) Julie Morgan, from Elite Hearing Centers Part 2 (In-Person Visit) to Show Us Hearing at its Best!

Wednesday Apr. 16 (RADIO) Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Linda Denison Bub: “The 5 M’s” of Geriatric Care

Thursday Apr. 17  (IN-PERSON) Discussing Stroke Recovery, with Mr. Andrew Bub

Friday Apr. 18  (IN-PERSON) Open Social Day

Wednesday Apr. 23 (RADIO) The A.M. Book Report, Media Literacy on Disinformation

Thursday Apr. 24  (IN-PERSON) Artist, Heather Brown: Decorative Cigar-Box Embellishment, a Workshop

Friday Apr. 25  (IN-PERSON) Jeanie Dean Presents: Elizabeth I, a Family Album of the Virgin Queen (a secret history)

Wednesday Apr. 30  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Poems about Wisdom with music

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March 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery
March 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

March 1 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Erica Dawn Lyle, Chelsea Tadeyeske, Cornelius Sludge, and tampertamper | Experimental, Punk, Poetry | $10 Cover

March 2 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

March 7 | 7 PM - 9:30 PM

Tribute to Grant Green: Manty Ellis Community Foundation Concert Series | Jazz | Donations Encouraged

March 8 | 8 PM - 10 PM

Junipour and Lightninging (Improvised Set) | Experimental, Free Improv| $10 Cover

March 9 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Momentum

March 15 | 7 PM - 9 PM

Roy Haynes Tribute Concert | Jazz | $10 Cover

March 16 | 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Claudia Johnson Student Recital

March 21 | 7PM - 10 PM

Tontine Ensemble + Bell Monks + Jeff Harriot/ Tim Russell | Experimental, Free Improv| $10 Cover

March 28 | 8PM - 10 PM

CxCx + Owen Davies + Steve Peplin | Experimental, Free Improv, Noise $10 Cover

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

On View

January 18 - March 15, 2025

Main Gallery | Lavender & Green Carnation

Group Exhibition Exploring LGBTQ+ Signifiers

January 18 - March 15, 2025

Small Wall | Sea Heart / Beach Garbage

Works by Victoria Robison

March 22 - May 17, 2025

Main Gallery | 3:33am

Solo Exhibition of Works by Kierston Ghaznavi

March 22 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

March 22 - May 17, 2025

Small Wall | Roadside Attractions

Works by Aaron Toman

March 22 | 4pm-6pm | Opening Reception

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OWL March 2025 Calendar
OWL March 2025 Calendar

Tuesday, March 4 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Annual Online Piano Recital

Thursday, March 6 (IN-PERSON) Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: March '25

Friday, March 7 (IN-PERSON) "First-Fridays, Makin' Music" Jam Session

Tuesday, March 11 (RADIO) Celebrating International Women's Day

Thursday, March 13 (IN-PERSON) Mari Lynn Young: Powerful Current Astrology

Friday, March 14 (IN-PERSON) DIY Creative: bring your own project, or use our materials

Tuesday, March 18 (RADIO) The A.M. Book Report, Media Literacy on Disinformation

Thursday, March 20 (IN-PERSON) Decade Review, Part. 4b: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts/photos from your life from 30-35 yrs old, extended)

Friday, March 21 (IN-PERSON) Artist-Talk on JGCA Exhibitions: Solo Show for Kierson Ghaznavi & Small Wall Artist, Aaron Toman

Tuesday, March 25 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Poems about Life (with music)

Thursday, March 27 (IN-PERSON) Field Trip: AP3 Studio, Print-Making Tour at 900 E. Keefe Avenue

Friday, March 28 (IN-PERSON) Field Trip for Game-Day at The Daily Bird on 818 E. Center Street

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February 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery
February 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

February 1 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Moustache Bride + Rum Revere + Hehe | Experimental/Noise | Donations Encouraged

February 2 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

February 8 | 7 PM - 9:30 PM

Dennis Mitcheltree & Johannes Wallmann Duo | Jazz | Free

February 15 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Full Nude + Iron Pizza | Experimental/Noise Rock/Pop | Donations Encouraged

February 21 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Circles^2 - Live Music feat. Alex Sitze and Phil Ensberg | Experimental | Donations Encouraged

February 22 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Trace Ellington and Friends | Jazz/R&B | $25

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

On View

January 18 - March 15, 2025

Main Gallery | Lavender & Green Carnation

Saturday, January 18 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Opening Reception

Thursday, February 6 | 7 PM - 9:30 PM | Braysen Shayne Queer Film Sceening

January 18 - March 15, 2025

Small Wall | Sea Heart / Beach Garbage

Saturday, January 18 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Opening Reception

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OWL February 2025 Calendar
OWL February 2025 Calendar

Tuesday, February 4 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Aldo Leopold Show (music & literature)

Thursday, February 6 (IN-PERSON)

Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: February '25

Friday, February 7 (IN-PERSON)

First-Fridays Makin' Music: Visit from Local Musician, Tlalok Rodriguez

Tuesday, February 11 (RADIO)

Celebrating Black History Month

Thursday, February 13 (IN-PERSON)

Decade Review, Part. 4: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts, photos, etc. from your life when you were 30-35 years old)

Friday, February 14 (IN-PERSON)

Dr. Andrew Steward: Changing our Internalized Ageism

Tuesday, February 18 (RADIO)

"The A.M. Book Report," Media Literacy for Navigating Disinformation

Thursday, February 20 (IN-PERSON)

DIY Creative: bring your own project, or use our materials

Friday, February 21 (IN-PERSON)

Jeanie Dean Presents: The 3 Tramps (rescheduled from January)

Tuesday, February 25 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Noreen Cook Show (music & literature)

Thursday, February 27 (IN-PERSON)

Artist-Talk on JGCA Main Art-Exhibition: Lavender and Green Carnation, plus Small Wall Artist Victoria Robison

Friday, February 28 (IN-PERSON)

Spotlight on Wellness: Welcome Erica Zernzach from "A Right Path Wellness"

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January 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery
January 2025 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

January 5 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

January 11 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Sarah Clausen Trio (Chicago, IL) + Wandering Nerve + Olivia Dobbs | Free Improvisation, Experimental

January 25 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Chad Clark and Carol Genetti (Chicago, IL) + Graham Stephenson (Chicago IL) + DISHEVELED | Free Improvisation, Experimental

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

Every Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Genisx Jam

Every Saturday | 10 AM - noon

Free Improvisation Sessions

Every Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Genisx Jam

On View

January 18 - March 15, 2025

Main Gallery | Lavender & Green Carnation

Saturday, January 18 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Opening Reception

Thursday, February 6 | 7 PM - 9:30 PM | Braysen Shayne Queer Film Sceening

January 18 - March 15, 2025

Small Wall | Sea Heart / Beach Garbage

Saturday, January 18 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Opening Reception

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OWL January 2025 Calendar

Thursday, January 2 (IN-PERSON)

Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: January '24

Friday, January 3 (IN-PERSON)

1st-Fridays Makin' Music: Sing Your Favorite Songs

Tuesday, January 7 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Judgment Day or What Did You Do With Your Broken Heart (Literature and Music)

Thursday, January 9 (IN-PERSON)

Decade Review, Part. 3 extended: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts, photos, from your life when you were 20-30 yrs old)

Friday, January 10 (IN-PERSON)

Learning about Non-Violent Communication

Tuesday, January 14 (RADIO)

The Poetry of David Shadd

Thursday, January 16 (IN-PERSON)

Darlene "Lolly" Rzezotarski's Clay Workshop Part. 1: Candle Holders Based on the Roman Myth of Janus

Friday, January 17 (IN-PERSON)

DIY Creative Day: Bring your own project or use our materials

Tuesday, January 21 (RADIO)

"The A.M. Book Report," Media Literacy for Disinformation

Thursday, January 23 (IN-PERSON)

Musician Spotlight: Rachel Raven part. 2

Friday, January 24 (IN-PERSON)

Jeanie Dean presents: Follow-up on JFK Talk, "The 3 Tramps"

Tuesday, January 28 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont presents: Poison Apple in Her Throat (Literature and Music)

Thursday, January 30 (IN-PERSON)

Darlene "Lolly" Rzezotarski's Clay Workshop Pt. 2: Candle Holders Based on the Roman Myth of Janus

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December 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery
December 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

December 1 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

December 1 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with Live Music from Barry Paul Clark, Warren Enstrom, Steve Gallam, and Pedro Gutierrez | Experimental, Free Improvisation, Film | $10 Cover

December 5 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Markus Rutz | Jazz | $10 Cover

December 7 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Trace Ellington | Jazz, Funk, R&B | Donations Encouraged

December 13 | 7:15 PM - 10 PM

Derrick Bounds with Jazz Flux | Jazz | $12 Cover

December 14 | 7 PM - 9 PM

Max Brown Sextet | Jazz, Experimental, Fusion | Free

December 20 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Impish Tips + Angelica | Post-Punk, Experimental | $10 Cover

Every Saturday | 10 AM - 12 PM

Free Improvisation Sessions

Every Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Genisx Jam

Every Saturday | 10 AM - noon

Free Improvisation Sessions

Every Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Genisx Jam

On View

October 19 - November 23, 2024

Main Gallery | Art On The Edge: Censorship in an Era of Political Turmoil

Saturday, November 23 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Closing Reception & Artist Conversation

November 30 - December 14, 2024

Main Gallery | New Light on Center Street Fundraising Show

Open Every Thursday — Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM

Saturday, November 30 | 12 PM - 5 PM | Opening

Special hours on Sunday, December 1st, 12 PM - 3 PM

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OWL December 2024 Calendar

Tuesday, December 3 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Bernard Hassemer (Poetry & Music)

Thursday, December 5 (IN-PERSON)

Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: December '24

Friday, December 6 (IN-PERSON)

First-Friday: Makin' Music, with Special Guest GenisX!

Tuesday, December 10 (RADIO)

Musician Spotlight on Local Legend: Rachel Raven

Thursday, December 12 (IN-PERSON)

Decade Review, Part3: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts, photos, from your life when you were 20-30 yrs old)

Friday, December 13 (IN-PERSON)

Natalie Shumylo Part.2: Painting our "Trees from Trees"

Tuesday, December 17 (RADIO)

"The A.M. Book Reports,' Media Literacy for Disinformation

Thursday, December 19 (IN-PERSON)

Holiday Party & O.W.L. Small Wall Exhibition Artist-Talk

Friday, December 20 (IN-PERSON)

DIY Creative Day: Bring your own project or use our materials

Tuesday, December 24 (RADIO)

Gratitude Compila-tion: Music & Spoken Thoughts from Children

Thursday, December 26 (IN-PERSON)

JGCA Closed. Happy Holidays!

Friday, December 27 (IN-PERSON)

JGCA Closed. Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, December 31 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Emily Buckner (Poetry & Music)

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November 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery
November 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

November 1 | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Yaya Kambaye wih Glen and Laurie Asch | West African Music | Cover TBD

November 2 | 7 PM - lO PM

Jim Piela | Jazz, Fusion | $10 Cover

November 3 | l2 PM - 2 PM

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

November 4 | 8 PM - lO PM

Truth is Marching In | Post Bop, Free Jazz | Donations Encouraged

November 9 | 7:30 PM - lO PM

Alex Fielder & The Contigency Sextet + Jazz Flux | Contemporary Jazz | $10 Cover

November 23 | 7 PM - lO PM

Bimbo Rococo + King of Salads | Experimental, Noise, Performance Art | $10 Cover

November 29 | TBD

MKE Music Night | Jazz, Hip-Hop | Cover TBD

November 30 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Dada Ball | Experimental, Poetry, Performance Art

Every Saturday | 10 AM - noon

Free Improvisation Sessions

Every Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Genisx Jam

On View

October 19 - November 23, 2024

Main Gallery | Art On The Edge: Censorship in an Era of Political Turmoil | Closing Reception & Artist Conversation: Saturday, November 23rd, 4 PM - 6 PM

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OWL November 2024 Calendar

Friday, November 1 (IN-PERSON)

First-Friday: Makin' Music

Tuesday, November 5 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Virginia Woolf essay on peace

Thursday, November 7 (IN-PERSON)

Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: Nov '24

Friday, November 8 (IN-PERSON)

JGCA Exhibition, Artist Talk: Art On the Edge

Tuesday, November 12 (RADIO)

About that Election! Venting and Discussion

Thursday, November 14 (IN-PERSON)

Artist Geornica Daniels Returns: with Paper Mache (this time instead of the bowl, bring your own inspiring object for the mold!)

Friday, November 15 (IN-PERSON)

Building Workshop on "Platonic-Solids in Geometry," by Michael Zeidler

Tuesday, November 19 (RADIO)

"The A.M. Book Report," On Media Literacy for Disinformation

Thursday, November 21 (IN-PERSON)

Decade-By-Decade Review, continuation of Part 2: Writing & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts, photos, etc from ages 15-20 yrs old)

Friday, November 22 (IN-PERSON)

Jeanie Dean Honoring the Anniversary of the Assassination of JFK, with her book "The Whole World Stopped"

Tuesday, November 26 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Poems by Wisconsin poet Shelly Hall with music

Thursday, November 28 (IN-PERSON)

Happy Thanksgiving! JGCA Closed

Friday, November 29 (IN-PERSON)

Happy Day-After Thanksgiving! JGCA Closed

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October 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery
October 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

October 4 | 7 PM - 10 PM

The Latin Side of Pepper Adams and Ronnie Cuber | Jazz, Latin Jazz | $15 cover

October 6 | 12 PM - 2 PM

Manty Ellis Jam | Jazz | Free

October 11 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Joe Fiedler with Jamie Breiwick, New York City Trombonist Joe Fiedler and Milwaukee Trumpeter Jamie Breiwick, each doing solo sets

October 15 | 7 PM -10 PM

Jon Irabagon Quartet | Jazz, Avant-Garde

October 18 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Derrick Bounds with Jazz Flux | Jazz

October 19 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Ryan Meisel Quartet | Jazz, Avant-Garde | $10 cover

October 25 | 7 PM - 10 PM

Strinning (Switzerland), Heinemann (Madison, WI), Beisel/Harris (Chicago) | Free Improvisation, Free Jazz | $10 cover

Every Saturday | 10 AM - noon

Free Improvisation Sessions

Every Tuesday | 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Genisx Jam

On View

August 24 - October 12, 2024

Main Gallery | Annual Members Show: Group Show featuring artworks created by Jazz Gallery Members | Closing Reception: Saturday, October 12th, 3 PM - 5 PM

August 24 - October 12, 2024

Small Wall | Artworks by Emerging Artist Maya Tempel

October 19 - November 23, 2024

Main Gallery | Art On The Edge: Censorship in an Era of Political Turmoil | Closing Reception & Artist Conversation: Saturday, November 23rd, 4 PM - 6 PM

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OWL October 2024 Calendar
OWL October 2024 Calendar

Friday, October 4 (IN-PERSON)

First-Friday: Makin' Music

Tuesday, October 8 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Sara Teasdale (music & literature)

Thursday, October 10 (IN-PERSON)

"October Octaves" Sing-Along with Jean Kaldunski

Friday, October 11 (IN-PERSON)

DIY Creative (bring your own art project or use our materials)

Tuesday, October 15 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Poems by Wisconsin poet Melanie Poli (with music)

Thursday, October 17 (IN-PERSON)

Lenore Rinder's New Film about Elephants

Friday, October 18 (IN-PERSON)

Decade-By-Decade Review, Pt.2: Writing Workshop & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts, photos, & memories from age 11-20 years old)

Tuesday, October 22 (RADIO)

"The A.M. Book Report", On Media Literacy for Disinformation

Thursday, October 24 (IN-PERSON)

Fine-Art Painter Natalie Shumylo Returns, "Trees from Trees" (3-D relief painting of trees, with paper mache)

Friday, October 25 (IN-PERSON)

Inter-Generational Interaction: with True-Skool

Tuesday, October 29 (RADIO)

Music in the Halloween Vibe

Thursday, October 31 (IN-PERSON)

Haunted Gallery! Costume Party, Art & Games

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OWL September 2024 Calendar
OWL September 2024 Calendar

Tuesday, September 3 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Yukon (Music & Literature)

Thursday, September 5 (IN-PERSON)

Vince Bushell presents Riverwest Currents Sept. 2024 Issue

Friday, September 6 (IN-PERSON)

First-Friday Drum Circle (& Karaoke?) with guest drum leader

Tuesday, September 10 (RADIO)

Music Spotlight: Pineapple Pepper

Thursday, September 12 (IN-PERSON)

Paper Mache Workshop with Artist Geornica Daniels

Friday, September 13 (IN-PERSON)

DIY Creative (bring your own art project or use our materials)

Tuesday, September 17 (RADIO)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Fog Essay by Ben Hecht

Thursday, September 19 (IN-PERSON)

Old-School Rock-n-Roll Slideshow, by Jeanie Dean

Friday, September 20 (IN-PERSON)

Exhibition-Talk for JGCA Art Gallery: Annual Members Show '24 (Main Exhibition) & Maya Tempel (Small Wall)

Tuesday, September 24 (RADIO)

"The A.M. Book Report," On Media Literacy for Disinformation

Thursday, September 26 (IN-PERSON)

Vision Board Workshop with (birthday-girl) Mari Lynn Young

Friday, September 27 (IN-PERSON)

"Decade-By-Decade Review, Part. 1" Therapeutic Discussion, Writing Workshop, with Show & Tell (bring artifacts & photos from age 1 -10 years old)

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JGCA Center Street Daze Volunteers
JGCA Center Street Daze Volunteers

Saturday, August 17th , 12:00 – 7:00 PM

The Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts needs volunteers on the day of Center Street Daze from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Any amount of time you could commit to would be much appreciated!

What we’ll be doing that day:

  • Music stage

    • Set up stage, chairs, sound system

    • Help bands during rotations if needed

    • Break down set up and put away

  • Rummage Sale

    • Set up tables, layout and price items

    • Manages sales

    • Break drown at end of day

  • Children’s Activity Area

    • Set up tent, tables and supplies

    • Work with the kids until area closes in afternoon

    • Clean up and break down

  • Open Gallery Hours inside

    • Staff the gallery area

    • Answer questions etc. (an info sheet will be provided)

All of the outside activities will need set up starting at 10:00 AM.

The art cart race will happen roughly from 12:00 – 1:00 in front of the Jazz Gallery. All of our activities will begin afterwards starting around 1:00 PM.

Any time you can contribute will be much appreciated!

Contact Mark at markomaticart@gmail.com if interested.

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