Local Commotion - Performance Calendar

2007

Kati will continue Beading Workshops with the Lovely Ladies at Sunrise Senior Living throughout the 2007
year.

In 2007, Kati continues to be the Director and Resident Mentor for the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues
Foundation’s Jazz and & Blues Youth Project. The program started in the Fall of 2006. It is a mentorship program for those young students 13-18 years of age, who play instruments or sing well. The Project members are given a chance to play and grow with the music they love. More information go to http://www.jsjbf.org/schools-program.html

Wednesday, February 28th , 2007, 7:00 pm
Conversations with Moses
Brick Township Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ 08724
732- 262-1006
Open to the public

The story of Harriet Tubman unfolds over tea with friend and historian, Sarah Bradford. Diane Wran-Farris as Harriet Tubman Kati Beddow Brower as Sarah Bradford.

Friday, March 2, 2007, 8:00 - 1:00 pm
Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation Musical Event
WonderBar, Fifth & Ocean Avenues, Asbury Park, NJ

Youth Project opens the event with some Cool Jazz.
$15.00 at the door

Thursday, March 8, 2007, 12:00 pm
Shaping A Life: Eleanor Roosevelt, the Early Years
Brookdale Community College, Student Life Center, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
Open to the public

This presentation of Eleanor’s childhood is a work in progress.

Saturday, March 10, 2007, 2:30 pm
Beyond the Call of Duty
Brick Library, Ocean County, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723
732-477-4513
Open to the public

The Tale of the Secret Soldier Sara Emma Edmonds was a Civil War Soldier who went on 11 spy missions.

Friday, March 16, 2007, 1:00 pm + 2:00 pm
Monmouth County Arts Council Teen Arts Festival “Come & Get the Blues- Brief History, Demonstration &Jam Session”
Program is open to students in Monmouth County School System and enrolled in MCAC Teen Arts Festival

A workshop on the early history of the Blues and some of its artists such as W.C. Handy, Perry Bradford and Mamie Smith, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, Son House, Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, Memphis Minnie, Thomas “Georgia” Dorsey, and the list is endless! Song collector and Smithsonian researcher Alan Lomax, and Producer John Hammond will be mentioned, information to wet the student’s appetite which can be a stepping stone to continuous research and curiosity. Comprised of discussions as well as live demonstrations, the students will get a chance to jam on their instruments at the end of the workshop.
Instructor: Kati Beddow Brower
Assistant/Accompanist: Matt Wade

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 2:00 pm
The Jazz & Blues Queens Tribute
Point Pleasant Borough Branch Library, Ocean County, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasnt Borough, NJ
732-295-1555
Open to the public

The history and songs of the women in jazz and blues.
Kati, vocals
Matt Wade, pianist

Thursday, March 22, 2007, 10:00 am +11:00 am
Constance Merriweather: A Plymouth Pilgrim
Deane- Porter School, Rumson, NJ
Closed to Public

Tuesday, March 27, 2007, 7:00 pm
The Jazz & Blues Queens Tribute
Point Pleasant Beach Library, Ocean County, 710 Mc Clean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08747
732-892-4575
Open to the public

The history and songs of the women in jazz and blues.
Kati, vocals
Matt Wade, pianist

Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 7:00 pm
Eyes of Spies
Brick Township Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ 08724
732- 262-1006
Open to the public

Southerner Elizabeth Van Lew and ex-slave Mary Elizabeth Bowser regale the audience with tales of
Civil War espionage.
Kati Beddow Brower as Van Lew
Diane Wran-Farris as Bowser

Sunday, April 1, 2007, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fundraiser for Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation Jazz & Blues Youth Project
The FAST LANES, Fourth Street (between Asbury Lanes and The Baronet Theater), Asbury Park, NJ

See you there! 3 young bands, Joe Hughes of GoldenSeal, Philly Ray Proctor of Terraplane Blues and
some surprise guests!!!
$10.00 at the door

Sunday, April 28th, 2007, 1:00 pm - 8:30 pm (doors open 12:30 pm)
Harpin' Help
Bar A (aka Bar Anticipation), 703-5 16th Ave Lake Como (formerly So. Belmar), NJ
(732) 681-7422
Note: Under 21 must be accompanied by a parent

JSJBF’s Youth Project and guest harmoncia player Philly Ray Proctor opens for a musical charity event to benefit both
St. Gregory's Pantry, 804 Bay Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ and Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation
Admission: $15.00 + 2 non-perishable food or food related items (paper towels, etc) or $20.00 without food

Sunday, April 29, 2007, 2:00 pm
Matawan Historical Society: Dedication
Jackson Street, Matawan, NJ
Open to the public

Spring dedication to St. James Cemetery’s Amerzionist Monument and its Veterans

Friday, June 1, Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3, 2007
2007 RED BANK JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Friday and Saturday: the JSJBF Jazz & Blues Youth Project will be playing on the HARBOR EXPERIENCE Stage- please check slots for their times.
Sunday: 1:50-2:30 pm
Jazz & Blues Queens Tribute

Kati Beddow Brower, singer, presents the workshop
Matt Wade, accompanist

Friday, November 2, 2007, 4:30 pm
Constance Merriweather, A Plymouth Pilgrim
Matawan/Aberdeen Library
Main Street, Matawan, NJ 732-383-9100
Open to the public

Constance retells the stories of her voyage to the New World, Plymouth Plantation, and the first
Thanksgiving.

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