The group will perform arrangements of holiday standards that pay tribute to jazz vibraphonists like Milt Jackson, Gary Burton, and Lionel Hampton.
The menorah lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. at Liberty Plaza (at Liberty & Division). Visitors can enjoy latkes, doughnuts, live music and crafts.
David Bowie co-stars as a British soldier captured by Japanese forces during World War II. Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Detroit jazz vocalist Dawn Giblin specializes in jazz and popular music from the 1920s through the 1940s.
The pianist and composer has collaborated and recorded with Yo-Yo Ma, Christian McBride, Bette Midler, and many others. There will also be an 8pm set.
Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus.
This LA-based dance company will present a production that features 40 dancers, over 150 costumes, and elaborate, hand-painted sets.
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