All Star Big Band Kicks Off Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center's Sept 2012 Events

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center announces its upcoming events for September 2012. Full details below.

Sundays – The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
All Star Big Band Summer Concert Series

WHEN: Sundays, September 2, 9, 23 and 30, 2012 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

WHO &
WHAT: The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center (BMPAC) All Star Big Band directed by Saxophonist John Stephens featuring some of the most talented players on the West Coast, along with the legendary Jazz and Blues singer, Barbara Morrison. The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center is the only venue in Los Angeles serving up a big dose of Big Band Jazz and Blues every Sunday this summer.

WHERE: The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

HOW: The Cover Charge is $10 per person. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. For reservations, call 323-296-BARB (323-296-2272). For more information, and to buy online, visit the website, www.barbaramorrionspac.com.

Special Event: Sunday, September 16, 2012

WHEN: Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WHO &
WHAT: In a fundraiser for the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Barbara Morrison will perform with the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center All Star Big Band, and singer Charles Wright, who isbest known for his song, “Express Yourself” and for serving as the founder of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, will perform music from his latest CD, “Let’s Make Love Tonight.”

WHERE: The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

HOW: The Cover Charge is $20 per person in advance and $25 per person at the door. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase. For reservations, call 323-296-BARB (323-296-2272). For more information, and to buy online, visit the website, www.barbaramorrionspac.com.

Monday Night Jam Sessions

WHEN: Mondays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

WHO &
WHAT: Two Jazz Giants: Famed Guitarist, Jacques Lesure and Legendary Bassist, James Leary, from The Count Basie Band

WHERE: The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

HOW: There is no Cover Charge, but Donations are welcome. No reservations are needed. For more information, call 323-296-BARB (323-296-2272) or visit the website, www.barbaramorrionspac.com.

Thursdays – Comedy Night – Do You Think You’re Funny?

WHEN: Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

WHO &
WHAT: Cornelius Grant, former bandleader for the original Temptations, features some of the top comics in the country in this living room feel venue. Stop by on your way to some place else, but beware you may never get to where you’re going. Be prepared to laugh.

WHERE: The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

HOW: The Cover Charge is $10 per person. For reservations, call
323-296-BARB (323-296-2272). For more information, and to buy online, visit the website, www.barbaramorrisonpac.com.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – “Who’s That Lady?”

WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m., September 7 – 30, 2012

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