2008 Summer Program Finale performance "The King in Me"
Martial Arts Workshop
Lee Konitz master workshop with students and instructors from the Artists Collective and Jackie McLean Institute, The Hartt School.
Bow Wow concludes his national walk across America in Hartford at the Artists Collective to encourage youth to
register and vote.
After School Program Homework Club member with Program Coordinator, Aqiida Gilbert
Wynton Marsalis with Youth Jazz Orchestra students after his benefit
concert for musicians of New Orleans held at the Collective.
2008 Summer Program Finale performance "The King in Me"
Alumnus, drummer Cindy Blackman performing during the 2008 free community concert
made possible by the Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund, Bank of America Trustee
and the City of Hartford.
2009 Student Events and Programs
Winter workshops begin January 13
Music Student Showcase
May 16 * Performance time TBA
Piano Student Recitals
May 5 -15 * Performance time TBA
Yaboo Rite of Passage Ceremony
Sunday, June 7
Student Showcase Festival
June 9 and 13
Capital Workforce Development Summer Youth Employment Training Program and Camp Culture
June 29 – August 7
O-H-A-T-A-C
Open House At The Artists Collective
Sunday, November 22
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Pre-Kwanzaa / Christmas Celebration
December TBA
2009 Special Events
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble
"Passionate Spirit: Katherine Dunham, She Lives!"Wednesday March 4th at 6:30 p.m.
The Denver based internationally acclaimed dance company brings their celebration of the centennial of the late choreographer, performer, anthropologist, and social activist to Hartford. Known as the "Mother of Black Dance in America," Ms. Dunham devoted years to the development of what has become globally known as the "Dunham Technique," which grew out of her fieldwork and research of indigenous dances of the African Diaspora.
Cleo Parker Robinson is the Founder, Executive Artistic Director and Choreographer of Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble. Her talents as a master teacher, choreographer and cultural ambassador have led her and her Ensemble around the globe, bringing multicultural dances and choreography to the forefront of contemporary art. This performance will include several of Ms. Dunham’s original works. Cleo Parker Robinson has sole performing rights for the works of the late dance and anthropological icon.
Tickets available at : Artists Collective (860) 527-3205
* Japanalia, West Hartford Center * Integrity –n- Music, Silas Deane HWY., Wethersfield.
$15 advance purchase Artists Collective members, students, seniors and GHAC Let’s GO Members
$20 advance general
$25 at the door
Special group rates available
*Advance ticket prices will be honored until 4:00 pm March 4, 2009
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble will conduct a master workshop on Monday, March 2 at the Artists Collective From 4:00 –5:00 p.m. free for Artists Collective members, $10 for non-members.
Jackie McLean International Arts Festival
Friday, May 15: Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. featuring performances by:- Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Orchestra
- Artists Collective African Connection
- The Hartt School Community Division, Dance and String Ensemble
- Artists Collective Choreographer's Workshop
- Jackie McLean Institute Music Ensembles
- Artists Collective Music Student Showcase
Monty Alexander Jazz and Roots Jamaica
Legendary pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring the world of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica and the Caribbean. In addition to over 70 albums a leader, he has recorded With every corner of the musical universe from Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Sinatra to Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Ernest Ranglin to name a few.
$20 advance general * $25 at the door
2009 Jammin' Jazz Getaway Concert Series
Jackie McLean International Arts Festival
Hugh Masekela
Saturday, April 18th – 8:00 pm
A celebration of the Jackie McLean International Arts Festival
and a celebration of South Africa’s musical Ambassador and jazz icon as he begins
his U.S. Tour.
Advance tickets: $25 Artists Collective members, students, seniors and GHAC Let’s GO members.
Advance general: $30 and $35 at the door.
Advance group tickets also available call (860) 527-3205 for more information.
Tickets available at: The Artists Collective * Integrity –n- Music, 506 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield
* Japanalia Eiko, 990 Farmington Ave., West Hartford Center * African Royal, 402 Windsor Ave., Windsor
Saturday, May 16: Artists Collective, Inc., 1200 Albany Ave., Hartford 8:00 p.m.
Legendary pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring the world of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica and the Caribbean. In addition to over 70 albums a leader, he has recorded With every corner of the musical universe from Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Sinatra to Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and Ernest Ranglin to name a few.
$20 advance general * $25 at the door
Note: Advance ticket prices are honored until the day of the performance, excluding Sunday, until 2:00 p.m.