The annual Hot Springs JazzFest is held the second weekend of September in the picturesque landscape of beautiful historic downtown Hot Springs National Park. During the outdoor festival you will sample offerings from the Food Court and Merchant Vendors. For families with younger kids, visit the KidZone tent where kids can create "jazzy" crafts and enjoy the benefits of jazz through touch and sound.
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Can't Rain On Our Summer!
08/30/2008
Gay Rush, Board Member of the Hot Springs Jazz Society covers up as she gathers from the rain in the middle of last nights Gallery Jam at Taylor's Contemporanea of Fine Art. The third gallry jam hosted by Carolyn Taylor, was to be about summer but it felt more like spring when the rain came tumbling down. Musicians and jazz fans found cover under the gallery garden’s awning but they didn’t skip a beat. The music and mingling continued until the rain passed when the crowd again returned to the garden and took their seats. The summer shower was a blessing that cooled the air and encouraged dancing. [More]
Jammin' with Jazz at Taylor's Contemporanea of Fine Art Gallery Friday August 29
08/21/2008Starting at 6PM on Friday, August 29, Jammin' With Jazz at Taylor 's Contemporanea Art Gallery , 204 Exchange St. , will feature tunes associated with the summer months. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. If joining the Hot Springs Jazz Society at this event the admission is applied to your membership fee. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine are served. Call 767-0211 for info.
The d'oeuvres are provided by the generosity of Joanne and John, owners of Angel's In the Park, headquartered in the Historical Park Hotel, 211 Fountain St. The bottled water and wine provided by the Hot Springs Jazz Society.
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Maxwell Blade to Host the 17th Annual Hot Springs JazzFest
08/20/2008
Local magician, Maxwell Blade of the Theater of Magic will guest host the 17th Annual Hot Springs JazzFest. Blade is a favorite in Hot Springs not only from his experienced and unique program of magic that is enjoyed by children of "all" ages, but also for his contributions to the cultural enhancement of Hot Springs as a destination city of travel.
[More]Stardust "T" Dance
08/10/2008
Stardust Big Band at Arlington Resort Hotel Sunday, August 17 starting at 3PM. Admission $8. None for students. How many of these musicians are still in the Stardust Big Band? Ask leader Harvey Haley when this was taken. For those of you who weren't there in July, we've added guitarist Les Pack to the rhythm section. Les teaches at UAM and is an excellent musician. See you next Sunday, Shirley
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Jewels of Jazz
08/02/2008
Jammin' Jazz of Broadway
08/02/2008
Tunes & Talent
07/16/2008On Friday, July 25, at Taylor's Contemporanea Art Gallery , 204 Exchange St. downtown Hot Springs and starting at 6PM the Jazz Society will present the "Tunes and Talent" from Broadway with guest vocalist Tommy Nichols
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A Gallery of Jazz!
07/14/2008Taylor's Contemporanea of Fine Arts will again host a Jazz Society presentation of jazz music, July 25th at 6pm.
[More]Arkansas Jazz Orchestra in Concert on July 14
06/26/2008Monday, July 14th the Akansas Jazz Orchestra will be at the Performing Arts Auditorium on the University of Arkansas campus in Monticello. Call Shirley 501-767-5482 for details.
"Hollywood & Jazz"
06/23/2008"Music From Movies" presented by the Hot Springs Jazz Society and hosted by Carolyn Taylor of Taylor's Contemporanea of Fine Art, 204 Exchange, Hot Springs. Friday, June 27, enjoy an evening of music from your favorite movies, wine and light hors d'oeuvres among some of the most interesting and unique art in Hot Springs.
[More]Jazzing up the Princess
06/12/2008The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute and the Hot Springs Jazz Society will hold a celebration for the refurbishment of the Malco Theater's Princess Entrance on Saturday, June 21st from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
[More]Thank you! Jazz Camp Supporters
06/11/2008Generous supporters of the jazz society scholarship program have made certain that we are able to continue to send our area high school students to jazz camp for further study of the art form and to enhance their performance skills.
[More]The 17th Annual Hot Springs JazzFest graphics were designed by Chris Markwood Miller, a freelance web and graphic designer, drum playing native of Los Angeles, California. Chris's projects include websites, advertising media and general promotional materials for clients such as Jaguar, Lisa Marie Presley, Microsoft, Avery, EMAK Worldwide, Dreamworks and McGraw Hill. The Jazz Society came to know Chris while he vacationed in Hot Springs. Chris is presently pursuing jazz percussion and graphic design while living and working in New York, New York.
