Ayesha Brooks photo by Lisa Hagen Glynn
Swingin’ in the Rain Annual Gala
Join Jazz Night School for a great evening of celebration and community at their annual gala fundraiser on November 2 at Georgetown Ballroom. The evening will feature live music, dinner & an open bar, dancing, live auction prizes, amazing raffle prizes, and a chance to win a pair of Gold Card Passes to next year’s Earshot Jazz Festival! The dress suggestion is cocktail or your ‘70s best! 100% of the proceeds raised will benefit Jazz Night School. To learn more visit jazznightschool.org.
Divas of Soul – A Benefit for the South Hudson Music Project
The South Hudson Music Project (SHMP) develops and presents innovative musical collaborations that cross boundaries of genre, culture, generation, and neighborhood—all at The Royal Room in Columbia City. Support the SHMP on November 10, 7:30pm, with a celebratory fundraiser and tribute to the Divas of Soul (Mavis Staples, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, and Fontella Bass) with Ayesha Brooks and Jeremy Lightfoot, D’Vonne Lewis, Wayne Horvitz, Darren Loucas, and the South Hudson Horns. Proceeds will support SHMP’s free community events and programs, New Music Mondays/Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble and Piano Starts Here. Tickets include a complimentary beverage and three-course prix fixe dinner. To purchase tickets and make table reservations please visit theroyalroomseattle.com.
The Rhapsody Project’s Heritage Ball
The Rhapsody Project invites folks of all ages to join them at The Heritage Ball on December 7, 7:30pm at the Black and Tan Hall. Their first annual gala fundraiser will feature Lady A, Ben Hunter, Joe Seamons, Briar, Jed Crisologo, The Rhapsody Songsters, and more. Ticket buyers will get dinner, two free drinks, and an unforgettable concert program, including live music and a silent auction. Visit blackandtanhall.com for more details.
