February Jazz Jam Goes Classical
Sunday | February 18 | 2:30-5:30 pm
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
H3OJazz.com
Join the fun as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony Orchestra partner in support of the Symphony’s annual Children’s Concert. This month’s Jazz Jam takes place in the taproom at Island City Brewing Company on Sunday, February 18 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Since 1910, the Winona Symphony Orchestra has offered Children’s Concerts to thousands of students from schools around the area. Featuring special children’s programming and educational supplements, it is a wonderful opportunity for area students to discover the excellence of classical music through meaningful engagement and fun performances.
This year WSO is excited to offer students a live experience featuring music by two composers whose creative work spans the 19th and into the 21st century. Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite is based on 18th century dances and exemplifies the 19th century tradition of setting older music in a newer style. On the Day You Were Born by Southeast Minnesota native Steve Heitzig centers around themes of peace and the natural world. Joining the symphony will be Alan Dunbar, Professor of Music at Winona State University. The concert – on Tuesday, February 20 at 9 and 10:30 a.m. in the Winona Middle School Auditorium – is recommended for students in grades 2 through 5. Please contact Margaret Cassidy – mecofscassidy@gmail.com – to reserve your seats.
H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $43,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The January Jazz Jam contributed over $800 to Winona Community HUB. All Jazz Jam donations are matched by H3O and Island City.
Everyone wishing to sing, play, or cheer on their friends is welcome to join the H3O Jazz Trio at Island City Brewing Company’s monthly Jazz Jam! Interested players can choose from a wide selection of songs. Music is available from the Hal Leonard Real Book series, bring your own music, or just name that tune!
Come early to enjoy a beverage in Island City’s spacious taproom and enjoy an afternoon of great jazz with H3O Jazz Trio and friends … all while showing your support for our community! An up-to-date schedule is always available at H3OJazz.com. The family-friendly Jazz Jam is free and open to all – young and not so young. A few months are still available to nominate your favorite local nonprofit for a 2024 Jazz Jam fundraiser. Use this simple form on H3O’s website: https://www.h3ojazz.com/jazz-jams/nominate.html.
Please email events@islandcitybrew.com or info@h3ojazz.com for more information about the monthly Jazz Jam.
Photo: Winona Community HUB director Jackie Henderson (left) jams with H3O and Shelby Lynn.
H3O Jazz Trio member Eric Heukeshoven and the Winona Symphony Orchestra are members of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.