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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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Community, Art, MusicAlex Johnsoncalendar, monthly
OWL May 2025 Calendar
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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Community, Art, MusicAlex Johnsoncalendar, monthly
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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CommunityAlex Johnsoncalendar, OWL
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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Community, Art, MusicAlex Johnsoncalendar, monthly
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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Community, Art, MusicAlex Johnsoncalendar, monthly
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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CommunityTyler Robertscalendar, OWL
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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Community, Art, MusicTyler Robertscalendar, monthly
OWL January 2025 Calendar
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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CommunityTyler Robertscalendar, OWL
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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Community, Art, MusicTyler Robertscalendar, monthly
OWL December 2024 Calendar
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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CommunityTyler Robertscalendar, OWL
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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Community, Art, MusicTyler Robertscalendar, monthly
OWL November 2024 Calendar
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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CommunityTyler Robertscalendar, OWL
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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Community, Art, MusicTyler Robertscalendar, monthly
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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CommunityTyler Robertscalendar, OWL
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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CommunityTyler Robertscalendar, OWL
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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August 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery
August 2024 Events at the Jazz Gallery

On Stage

August 3

Mike Baggetta (mssv) & Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros) PunkJazz Tour + Swim Two Birds. Experimental/jazz/free improv. 7:00-10:0pm. $15 cover.

August 8

Kenji Lee's Fortune Teller Trio (Detroit, MI) + Rick Ollman/Jane Buttars. Jazz/free improv. 8:00pm - 10:00pm. $10 cover.

August 9

Shun Millions + *Aya + Fokused + Shadi. Hip hop/R&B/pop. 7:30pm - 10:00pm. $10 cover.

August 13

Hans Young Binter (NYC) + Andy Armstrong (Rennes, France) + Cathedral Becomes Tomb + Hiking Journal. Free improv/experimental/folk. 7:00pm - 10:00pm. $10 cover.

August 17

Center Street Daze Stage (on Weil and Center)

Big Style Brass Band, Trace Ellington and Friends, and Trove with Special Guest Jason Fabus (free)

(in the Gallery after the Center Street Daze festival)

Kenan Serenbetz (Minneapolis, MN) + DPCD (Chicago, IL) + Shawn Alan Hurd + Kati Katchever. Folk/experimental. 8:00-10:00pm. $10 cover.

August 23

Wavefiler + Blake Zweig + Vectors of Resonant Prescients + Cassini Echoes. Experimental/folk. 7:00pm - 10:00pm. 5-10$ sliding scale cover.

August 31

Stier/Sundstrom Double Quartet (Madison). Free jazz. 7:00pm-10:00pm. $10 cover.

Free Improvisation Sessions - Every Saturday, 10 AM - noon

Genisx Jam - Every Tuesday, 7:30 - 10 PM.

Jazz Gallery Members Show - Artwork Drop-off

Friday/Saturday, Aug. 9th and 10th 12-5pm.

Become a member online or in person at time of drop-off!

August 17

Center Street Daze Festival. JGCA Music Stage, Rummage Sale, Children’s Activity Area, and Open Gallery.

July 26th 7pm-July 27th

Gallery Open 24 hours for Riverwest 24!

As a RW24 Checkpoint Friday evening riders and passers by are encouraged to stop in and see the exhibition that is RW24 themed with memorabilia and artworks inspired by RW24.

On View

July 20 - August 17th, 2024

Main Gallery. RW24 Exhibition: Celebrating the Celebration of Riverwest24.

Opening reception: Friday, July 26, 7pm - 10 pm. The gallery will be open 24 hours during RW24 event.

July 20 - August 17th, 2024

Small Wall. Under Observation. Solo exhibition by Geornica Daniels.

Opening reception: Friday, July 26th, 7-10pm.

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August 24 - October 12, 2024

Main Gallery. Annual Members Show. Group show featuring artworks created by Jazz Gallery Members (anyone can join!).

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 24th, 3-5pm

August 24 - October 12, 2024

Small Wall. Artworks by Emerging Artist Maya Tempel.

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 24th, 3-5pm

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OWL August 2024 Calendar
OWL August 2024 Calendar

Thursday August 7 (In-Person)

Vince Bushell of River-west Currents: August 2024 Issue

Friday August 2 (In-Person)

First-Friday Drum Circle, with guest Drum-Leader

Tuesday August 6 (Radio)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Hawthorne Story

Thursday August 8

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

Friday August 9 (In-Person)

Social Gathering (no specific topic)

Tuesday August 13 (Radio)

Karen Beaumont Presents: Nature Show

Thursday August 15 (In-Person)

Artist Natalie Shumylo: Hands-On Painting Workshop/Demo

Friday August 16 (In-Person)

Chair Yoga & Breath-Work with Sarah Moore of Pink House

Tuesday August 20 (Radio)

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

Thursday August 22 (In-Person)

Nick Baran hosts: Game Day, Let's Play!

Friday August 23 (In-Person)

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

Tuesday August 27 (Radio)

Emily Petersen of Milwaukee County Aging

Thursday August 29 (In-Person)

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

Friday August 30 (In-Person)

Regular Radio Guest Mikronaut: Live, In-Person. Disinformation Discussed Together

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