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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Kaia Kater
DESCRIPTION:Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater’s jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from NPR’s Tiny Desk\, The Guardian\, Rolling Stone\, and No Depression. Through her artful banjo playing and lush songwriting\, Kaia draws on influences rooted in Quebec\, the Caribbean\, and Appalachia\, all of which reflect the diversity of her background. \nHer new album\, Strange Medicine (May 2024)\, celebrates the power of women and oppressed people\, while also sharing meditations on her own life. Kaia is equally recognized for her film work\, winning a Canadian Screen Award for The Porter (CBC/BET+)\, and contributing to the new film\, My Dead Friend Zoe (March 2024) as a songwriter and singer. \nAMFA Members and Season Ticket Holders enjoy access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary drinks from 6:15–7:15 p.m. in the Terri and Chuck Erwin Collections Research Center. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Janice Reid.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-kaia-kater/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T222746Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: African Rhythms Alumni Quintet
DESCRIPTION:On the cusp of the late NEA Jazz Master\, pianist\, and composer Dr. Randy Weston’s centennial birthday\, esteemed members of Weston’s “African Rhythms” jazz ensemble – including Weston’s musical director and arranger T.K. Blue – have rejoined forces to pay tribute to their exceptional leader. \nThe African Rhythms Alumni Quintet bears direct witness to Dr. Weston’s brilliant integration of African aesthetics with the spirit of jazz that was cultivated by piano legendries like Duke Ellington\, Thelonius Monk\, Count Basie\, Nat King Cole\, and Earl Hines. The sonic foundations of Weston’s trailblazing style include the dynamic drum polyrhythms of West Africa\, the use of jazzy horns and plucked guitars from Ghanaian highlife music\, and Ellington’s orchestral approach to the piano. \nBy bringing the unique “sound” of Weston’s compositions and arrangements to the stage\, the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet transmits what – in Weston’s view – must be heard as the very “spirit” of his person. This is made possible by the world-class musicianship of T.K. Blue (saxophone/flute/musical director)\, Chief Baba Neil Clarke (percussion)\, Alex Blake (bass)\, Ku-umba Frank Lacy (trombone)\, and Sharp Radway (piano).  \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-african-rhythms-alumni-quintet/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T150421Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Lost Bayou Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:The two-time Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite\, challenge\, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions. \nFounded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot\, the years have brought LBR a feature on Jack White’s American Epic\, contributions to the Oscar nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild\, and Grammy wins for Live: Orpheum Theater NOLA (their 2023 album with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra) and their 2017 studio album Kalenda. \nLost Bayou Ramblers stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole\, convention and innovation\, mystery and a revelation\, experimenting and growing the show to what it’s become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Zach Smith.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-lost-bayou-ramblers/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T174840Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Bette Smith
DESCRIPTION:Critically acclaimed and blessed with a voice described as “raspy\,” “sassy\,” “raunchy” and “sweet ’n soulful\,” Bette grippingly fuses the soul\, rock & roll\, funk\, blues\, and gospel music she heard in her Brooklyn youth into something all her own. \nThe young Bette Smith would have no idea that her music would take her around the world\, from shows in America headlining and supporting the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Drive-By Truckers to spotlights in the pages of The New York Times\, Billboard\, Paste\, Bust\, and beyond; from the airwaves of NPR World Café and the top 40 of the Americana Music Radio Chart to official Spotify playlist adds and a song streamed well over a million times. \nShe traveled to the UK to make her new album Goodthing with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse\, James Blunt\, James Bay\, Anonhi & The Johnsons\, Sia\, Corinne Bailey Rae\, Tina Turner). Hogarth attests\, “Bette is the real deal. Her delivery is the truth and comes straight from the heart. She is able to communicate with ease with her wonderful gift of a voice and I was delighted to work on this record.” \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Shervin Lainez.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-bette-smith/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Phil Cook
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Phil Cook is a quietly pivotal figure in modern American music\, known for his subtle yet transformative contributions to some of the past decade’s most vital folk\, indie\, and gospel records. Whether it is the spirited piano solo on Hiss Golden Messenger’s Day O Day\, the inclusive melody of Bon Iver’s AUTAC\, or his work with artists like The War on Drugs\, The Blind Boys of Alabama\, and the Indigo Girls\, Cook has shaped the sound of countless artists with his soulful\, understated touch. \nIn early 2020\, Cook paused his relentless touring duties with others\, intent on focusing on how all his experiences and erudition could fit into his own songs. He found a cabin in the North Carolina mountains\, began leaving his windowsill slightly cracked each night\, and recorded tangled bird songs. With the sun finally high\, Cook would listen to the day’s recordings and improvise in real time on the instrument that remains the first and most steadfast love of his musical life: the piano. \nIn his new album Appalachia Borealis—a deeply poignant and personal set of 11 piano meditations inspired by his windowsill improvisations—Cook reflects not only the turmoil and sadness of a fraught time\, but also the hope\, light\, and joy of looking for the other side. You can sometimes still hear the birds whose tune and time helped to inspire so many of these songs. \nEven when they are not within earshot\, their essence remains: that is\, to rise and meet the day best you can\, no matter how uncertain and strange the moment may seem. \n\n\n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto courtesy of the artist. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nYOUTUBE\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-phil-cook/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T191500
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Concert Lounge for Circle Society and Corporate Partners
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your appreciation for live music with fellow enthusiasts in a welcoming atmosphere. \nJoin us for complimentary drinks and socializing in an intimate lounge setting before the Phil Cook concert. \nNot in Circle Society? Join today or upgrade your membership to access tickets for this event\, or call 501.396.0348 for more information. \nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS\, Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/pre-concert-lounge-for-circle-society-and-corporate-partners/
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T165348Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: James McMurtry (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:According to Americana all-star Jason Isbell\, “James McMurtry is one of my very few favorite songwriters on Earth and these days he’s working at the top of his game.” \nSinger-songwriter McMurtry’s albums Just Us Kids (2008) and Childish Things (2005) back the claim\, each scoring endless critical praise. The former earned McMurtry his highest Billboard 200 chart position in two decades (since eclipsed by 2015’s Complicated Game) and notched Americana Music Award nominations. Childish Things spent six full weeks topping the Americana Music Radio chart in 2005 and 2006\, and won the Americana Music Association’s Album of the Year\, with We Can’t Make It Here named the organization’s Song of the Year. \nHis latest album The Horses and the Hounds (2021) was recorded with legendary producer Ross Hogarth (John Fogerty\, Van Halen\, Keb’ Mo’) at Jackson Browne’s Groovemaster’s in Santa Monica\, California – a world class studio that has housed such legends as Bob Dylan (2012’s Tempest) and David Crosby (2016’s Lighthouse) as well as Browne himself for I’m Alive (1993) and New Found Glory\, Coming Home (2006). \nOther accolades include a 1996 Grammy award nomination for Long Form Music Video for Where’d You Hide the Body and an American Indie Award for Best Americana Album for It Had to Happen (1997).  \nWhenever he is not on the road\, you can catch him performing at the Continental Club in Austin. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Mary Keating-Bruton. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-james-mcmurtry-with-special-guest-bettysoo/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T175449Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn with Big Dam Horns
DESCRIPTION:The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes\, drinks\, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn. \nLet the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor\, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA! \nThis week’s special guest performer is Big Dam Horns\, a Little Rock-based\, 12-piece powerhouse band known for their electrifying performances and an irresistible blend of funk\, soul\, rock\, and R&B. \nPlease note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted. \n\nFridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto courtesy of the artist. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-with-big-dam-horns/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T175030Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Camille Thurman with Darrell Green Quartet
DESCRIPTION:As a composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, vocalist\, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition\, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the standard bearers for the form\, making a considerable and dynamic contribution to the legacy of jazz while paying tribute to its heroes. \nFluid and powerful on the tenor saxophone and highly inventive as a vocalist\, she also plays bass clarinet\, flute\, and piccolo. Her rich sax sound has been compared to Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon\, while her vocal approach—including an impressive scatting ability—has been classified alongside those of Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter. \nThurman made history becoming the first woman in 30 years to tour\, record\, and perform full-time internationally with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (2018-2020 season). When she is not touring with the JALCO\, Thurman is on the road with the Darrell Green Quartet\, with whom she has played at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. \n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Daryon Haylock. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nYOUTUBE\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-camille-thurman-with-darrell-green-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T175456Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn with Cody Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with live music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes\, drinks\, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn. \nLet the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor\, or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA! \nThis week’s special guest performer is Cody Dickinson\, an American roots musician and Grammy award-winning producer best known as the co-founder of North Mississippi Allstars. \nPlease note that coolers and outside food or beverages are not permitted. \n\nFridays on the Lawn is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nPhoto by Bob Bayne. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-with-cody-dickinson/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221330Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton
DESCRIPTION:Powerhouse Grammy award-winning vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer is touring the world’s finest concert halls and festivals after four decades of singing background for icons like The Rolling Stones\, Luther Vandross\, Sting\, Tina Turner\, and Nine Inch Nails.  \nLisa’s heartfelt story in the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom altered her musical journey – sharing clips of her legendary duets with Sting and Mick Jagger and accepting her first Grammy for How Can I Ease the Pain. \nMs. Lisa Fischer and her band\, Grand Baton\, reinvent classics in an organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock\, showcasing Lisa’s flexibility and freedom of expression and exploring her lifelong desire to make music that heals but still rocks the house.  \nTheir music is an organic gumbo of progressive rock\, psychedelic soul\, and African\, Middle Eastern\, Caribbean rhythms and classical influences. In performance\, they re-invent songs by Led Zeppelin\, Amy Grant\, Little Willie John\, Luther Vandross\, and The Rolling Stones or Lisa’s Grammy winning solo hit How Can I Ease The Pain. \n\n\n\nThe 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman\, Mimi San Pedro\, Olivia Farrell\, and Susan Conley. \nPhoto by Christina Alonso. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nYOUTUBE
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-ms-lisa-fischer-and-grand-baton/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221022Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Bab L'Bluz
DESCRIPTION:Bab L’ Bluz\, meaning “The Door of the Blues\,” is a Franco-Moroccan group formed in 2018 in Marrakech when Moroccan singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour met French guitarist/producer Brice Bottin. Driven by their passion for Gnawa music\, they learned the guembri together\, creating a fusion of French and Moroccan influences that birthed a repertoire of 10 tracks. \nWith their electric guembris\, Bab L’ Bluz combines Gnawa trance rhythms\, Hassani songs from southern Morocco\, and Chaâbi polyrhythms\, infusing their music with elements of psychedelic rock and incense-filled atmospheres. Led by a female doukkalia\, the group aligns with the “Nayda” movement of Moroccan youth\, promoting local heritage and singing freedom-inspired texts in Moroccan-Arabic dialect\, darija. \nSince their inception\, the quartet has been active globally\, captivating audiences with their hypnotic riffs and mystical\, liberating performances. Bab L’ Bluz’s poetic and powerful music transcends boundaries\, expanding into a sonic territory of its own. \nIn 2020\, they gained acclaim with their album Nayda!\, earning top rankings and reviews from Mojo\, Songlines\, The New York Times\, Vogue Arabia\, BBC\, and others. The following year\, they won their first Songlines Music Award and embarked on a world tour that continues to captivate audiences. \nTheir new album Swaken was released on May 10\, 2024. \n\n\nPhoto by Samadoss Maitoul. \n\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported in part by Saracen Casino Resort.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBab L’Bluz is supported in part by 107 Liquor.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-bab-lbluz/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221022Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: The Love Light Orchestra featuring John Németh
DESCRIPTION:The Love Light Orchestra\, formed in 2016\, draws inspiration from the grand\, orchestral blues sound of mid-20th century Memphis legends like B.B. King and Bobby Bland. While paying homage to this era\, the orchestra also embodies the spirit of the present\, offering a blend of down-home musicality and sophistication reminiscent of packed nightclubs of yesteryears. \nLed by trumpeter Marc Franklin\, guitarist Joe Restivo\, and vocalist John Nemeth\, the ensemble has garnered praise for its immersive performances\, capturing the essence of Memphis’ influential jazz and blues scene. Their debut studio album\, Leave the Light On\, showcases the collective’s dedication over three years\, navigating busy schedules and the challenges of a global health crisis. \nWith the release of their sophomore album\, the orchestra refines its sound\, presenting mostly original tunes that highlight their veteran musicianship while looking toward the future. The Love Light Orchestra balances a reverence for the past with a forward-thinking outlook\, solidifying their place in the contemporary blues landscape. \n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the artist. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-the-love-light-orchestra-featuring-john-nemeth/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
CREATED:20251001T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221022Z
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Cyrille Aimée
DESCRIPTION:Cyrille Aimée\, known worldwide as a remarkable interpreter of jazz steeped in French tradition\, has taken her musical journey from France to New York and New Orleans. Her latest album\, A Fleur de Peau marks a significant shift\, presenting Cyrille’s original compositions in collaboration with New York multi-instrumentalist Jake Sherman. \nDrawing from her Dominican heritage and personal experiences\, the album showcases Cyrille’s most original and personal work yet. The album’s genesis in Costa Rica during a transformative period of Cyrille’s life led to a creative rebirth as a songwriter. Amidst the jungle’s inspiration\, she gained confidence\, designing and building a house and crafting new songs. Working closely with Sherman\, Cyrille recorded live performances\, adding layers of arrangement\, resulting in a diverse yet honest collection of songs. \nWith themes ranging from personal experiences to bilingual tributes to New Orleans\, A Fleur de Peau embodies Cyrille’s intimate yet universally relatable musical journey\, inspiring creativity and connection. \n\n\nPhoto by Colville Heskey. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\nYOUTUBE\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-cyrille-aimee/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: René Marie
DESCRIPTION:René Marie\, known for her dynamic voice and versatile talent\, has left an indelible mark on the world of music over two decades. Her work\, encompassing 11 albums and numerous performances\, transcends genres\, blending jazz with elements of folk\, R&B\, classical\, and country. \nRooted in the traditions of jazz icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington\, Marie’s compositions explore the depths of human experience\, offering a powerful affirmation of the human spirit. \nBorn in 1955 in Warrenton\, Virginia\, Marie’s journey in music began with informal exposure to various genres during her childhood. Despite minimal formal training\, her passion for music persisted\, leading her to sing in R&B bands as a teenager. However\, she put her musical ambitions aside to fulfill familial obligations until her late thirties\, when she returned to singing. \nFacing personal challenges\, including leaving an abusive marriage\, Marie embraced music as a source of strength and healing. Since then\, she has produced numerous albums\, performed on stage\, and launched initiatives like SLAM\, offering vocal therapy sessions. \nMarie’s latest album\, Sound of Red\, showcases her insightful songwriting and sensual vocal delivery\, providing a deep emotional resonance for listeners. Through her music\, she continues to inspire and uplift audiences\, embodying the healing power of music. \n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the artist. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-rene-marie/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: S.G. Goodman
DESCRIPTION:S.G. Goodman\, a Kentucky native\, delves into the complexities of love and its aftermath in her sophomore album\, Teeth Marks. Her debut album\, Old Time Feeling\, earned her praise as an “untamed rock n roll truth-teller” as she narrated her upbringing as the daughter of a crop farmer and a queer woman in a rural town. \nDrawing from personal experiences and observations\, Goodman explores the marks love leaves on individuals and communities. Teeth Marks\, co-produced in Athens\, Georgia\, by Drew Vandenberg\, sees Goodman evolving her sound with downtown Velvet Underground electricity while maintaining her searing\, universal perspective. \nInfluenced by artists like the Velvet Underground\, Pavement\, Karen Dalton\, and Chad VanGaalen\, Goodman’s album offers 11 powerful vignettes that venture into indie rock and punk territory. Through introspective lyrics\, Teeth Marks explores not only romantic relationships but also the impact of love on communities\, families\, and self\, delving into the psychological and physical imprints of love’s light and darkness. \n\n\nPhoto by BK Portraits. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-s-g-goodman/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Hiss Golden Messenger
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter M.C. Taylor\, known for leading the band Hiss Golden Messenger\, finds himself in a joyful and eternal state with his new album Jump for Joy. Reflecting on his journey leading a band through various stages and venues\, Jump for Joy explores the role of music in Taylor’s life\, capturing the highs and lows of touring\, creativity\, and self-discovery. \nTaylor takes listeners on a journey in Jump for Joy\, presented as postcards between himself and his younger self\, Michael Crow. Produced at Sonic Ranch studio in Texas\, the album dances with spontaneous energy\, accompanied by Taylor’s live band. \nWith tracks like 20 Years and Nickel and Nu-Grape\, Taylor contemplates the pursuit of art\, the passage of time\, and the essence of existence. Through heartfelt lyrics and evocative melodies\, Jump for Joy celebrates the joy of life\, making it a timeless and special addition to Hiss Golden Messenger’s discography. \n\n\nPhoto by Graham Tolbert. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\nSPOTIFY\n\n\n\nINSTAGRAM\n\n\n\nYOUTUBE\n\n\n\nFACEBOOK\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-hiss-golden-messenger/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073915
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Rio Meets New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo\, along with acclaimed clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen and renowned jazz pianist and composer Peter Martin\, unite for a captivating show titled Rio Meets New Orleans. \n\n\nAbout Romero Lubambo\nIn 1985\, Romero Lubambo came to the United States and brought with him a new sound in Brazilian jazz guitar. \n\n\n\nRomero’s guitar playing unites the styles and rhythms of his native Brazilian musical heritage with his fluency in the American jazz tradition to form a distinctive new sound. \n\n\n\nFrom the cool\, sophisticated rhythms of his native Brazil to hard bop\, Romero is a guitarist who’s comfortable in any musical setting. He is an uncommonly gifted soloist and musical improviser with a steady stream of unpredictably creative musical thoughts and the virtuosity to deliver them. \n\n\n\nAfter arriving in New York City\, Romero quickly established himself as a “first call” session and touring guitarist who was in demand not only for his authentic Brazilian sound\, but also for his command of a variety of styles. \n\n\n\nLubambo has performed and recorded with many outstanding artists\, including Dianne Reeves\, Billie Eilish\, Angelique Kidjo\, Michael Brecker\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Kathleen Battle\, Diana Krall\, Herbie Mann\, Wynton Marsalis\, Gal Costa\, Kurt Elling\, Kenny Barron\, Luciana Souza\, Cyro Baptista\, Sergio and Odair Assad\, Ivan Lins\, Grover Washington Jr.\, Vernon Reid\, Flora Purim and Airto\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Harry Belafonte\, Larry Coryell\, Gato Barbieri\, Leny Andrade\, James Carter\, Paula Robison\, Dave Weckl\, Jason Miles\, and Cesar Camargo Mariano… among many others. He has also established himself as a composer and performer on his own critically acclaimed recording projects as well as on those of Trio Da Paz\, a Grammy®-nominated Brazilian jazz trio Lubambo formed with Nilson Matta and Duduka da Fonseca. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Anat Cohen\nEver charismatic\, prolific and inspired\, Grammy-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. \n\n\n\nAnat has been declared Clarinetist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association every year since 2007\, and has also been named the top clarinetist in both the readers and critics polls in DownBeat for multiple years running. \n\n\n\nSince 2005\, Anat’s series of releases via her Anzic Records label have seen the clarinetist-saxophonist range from infectious swingers to lilting balladry\, from small groups to larger ensembles and back again\, exploring a universe of music along the way. \n\n\n\nAnat was born in Tel Aviv\, Israel\, and raised into a musical family. She attended the Tel Aviv School for the Arts\, the “Thelma Yellin” High School for the Arts and the Jaffa Music Conservatory. After graduation\, she discharged her mandatory Israeli military service duty from 1993-95\, playing tenor saxophone in the Israeli Air Force band. Through the World Scholarship Tour\, Anat was able to attend the Berklee College of Music where she not only honed her jazz chops but also expanded her musical horizons\, developing a deep love and facility for various Latin music styles. \n\n\n\nAnat has also recorded four acclaimed albums as part of the 3 Cohens Sextet with her brothers\, saxophonist Yuval and trumpeter Avishai. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Peter Martin\nPeter Martin is an acclaimed jazz pianist\, composer\, arranger\, educator and entrepreneur. \n\n\n\nHis touring career has taken him to six continents numerous times and has played in the White House by invitation from President Obama several times. \n\n\n\nPeter Martin performed on and arranged Dianne Reeves’ Grammy-winning release A Little Moonlight and appeared in George Clooney’s 2005 film Good Night\, and Good Luck\, as well as being the featured pianist and an arranger on the Grammy-winning soundtrack. Peter has also performed\, toured\, and recorded with Wynton Marsalis\, Chris Botti\, Betty Carter\, Christian McBride\, and Joshua Redman\, as well as the Berlin Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. \n\n\n\nPeter attended the Juilliard School of Music and has been on the faculties of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville\, Northwestern University\, Tulane University\, the University of New Orleans and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He has performed workshops and master classes at institutions worldwide\, including Oberlin College\, Duke University\, the Carnegie Hall Professional Training Workshops\, Steinway Piano Gallery\, the Rotterdam Conservatory\, and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music in Glasgow. \n\n\n\nIn 2015\, after launching an successful educational video podcast\, 2-Minute Jazz\, Martin founded a revolutionary jazz educational web platform\, Open Studio\, where students from over 120 countries are part of an active community and are continuing to learn from Martin\, Dianne Reeves\, Fred Hersch\, Christian McBride\, Greg Hutchinson\, Romero Lubambo and other artists. Peter co-hosts a chart topping weekly podcast\, You’ll Hear It \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of Anat Cohen by Shervin Lainez. \n\n\n\n\nROMERO LUBAMBO WEBSITE\n\n\n\nANAT COHEN WEBSITE\n\n\n\nPETER MARTIN WEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-rio-meets-new-orleans/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Fridays on the Lawn: Music Edition
DESCRIPTION:The fun of Fridays on the Lawn continues this fall with music! Bring a blanket to relax and enjoy a fun night of tunes\, drinks\, and food with your friends and family on AMFA’s Event Lawn. \nLet the music inspire you to be creative at a drawing easel and express yourself with the help of an instructor or take a walk through the Museum grounds to explore our outdoor sculptures. Relax and stay awhile as you start your weekend at AMFA! \nThis week’s performer is Genine Latrice Perez and the Dizzy 7. Playing music that ranges from Motown to Big Band and Latin to Dixie\, the Dizzy 7 features a full rhythm section\, a three-man horn section\, and Craig Wilson’s signature vocals. \nPlease note coolers and any outside food or beverages are not permitted. \n\nFridays on the Lawn: Music Edition is supported by Stella Boyle Smith Trust\, Catherine and Michael Mayton\, Trustees\, and the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/fridays-on-the-lawn-music-edition/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T210000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: Booker T. Jones (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Booker T. Jones is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee\, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient\, and arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history. As leader of the legendary Booker T. and the MGs\, this pillar of soul music collaborated with Otis Redding\, Albert King\, and more during his tenure at Stax Records. \nSince then\, Booker has lent his trademark keyboard chops to and produced classic albums such as Willie Nelson’s multi-platinum hit Stardust and Bill Withers’ Just As I Am featuring the hit song Ain’t No Sunshine. \nBoth Booker’s 2009 solo release Potato Hole and his 2011 solo release The Road From Memphis won GRAMMY Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Album. In 2013 Booker released Sound The Alarm\, marking a return to Stax Records after 40 years. \nIn 2016\, Booker debuted his live show Booker T. Presents: A Stax Revue\, working with new talent to create a show that reflects the heart and soul of Stax Records. Most recently\, Booker released his memoire\, Time is Tight\, and an accompanying album Note by Note. \nBooker is currently working on a new recording project and touring worldwide with his solo band. \n\n\nPhoto by Piper Ferguson. \n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2024-2025 Concert Series is supported by Saracen Casino Resort.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-booker-t-jones/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T193000
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SUMMARY:Concert Series: The Brother Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Brother Brothers are the indie folk duo of Adam and David Moss. \n\n\n\nThe identical twins were born and raised in Peoria\, Illinois\, and originally based in Brooklyn\, but have been ultimately and profoundly shaped by indiscriminate rambling. They are the kind of people who have a story about everything\, and more so\, one you might genuinely like to hear. \n\n\n\nTheir new album Cover to Cover is a requisite collection of covers inspired by an inward reflection of their roots during a time of great uncertainty and creative insecurity. \n\n\n\nThe Brother Brothers’ touring career spans international headlining support runs with the likes of I’m With Her\, Big Thief\, Lake Street Dive\, and Shakey Graves\, as well as key plays at NPR’s Mountain Stage\, FreshGrass Festival\, Folk Alliance\, Woodford Folk\, Nelsonville Music Festival\, and Edmonton Folk among others. \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\nYouTube
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/concert-series-the-brother-brothers/
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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