WHAT:                    The City of Little Rock will host an event introducing the 2016 “A Work of Art” Jazz Week. The kickoff will feature the first concert of a week-long series of awe-inspiring performances. The agenda includes the introduction of 2016 Art Porter Music Education scholarship recipient Kendric Kelley, a musical performance by the students from the “Minors of Music” program, a dance performance by the High Voltage Dance Team, and entertainment by the Little Emcees. Details on the concerts scheduled for the rest of the week also will be shared.

WHO:                       Performances by youth jazz musicians, dancers, and emcees in the rotunda;                                                         presentation of the 2016 Scholarship

WHERE:                  City Hall Rotunda

500 West Markham

Little Rock, AR 72203

WHEN:                    Noon Monday, Aug. 1 

About “A Work of Art”

“A Work of Art” is the primary fundraiser for the Art Porter Music Education scholarship program. All proceeds from the weeklong fundraiser benefit the scholarship fund. Attendees enjoy a week of unique educational and entertainment experiences by an impressive group of local artists, music students and national recording artists.

Ticket information is available at artporter.org. 

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