Jazz orchestra to have special concert
The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra will have a special tribute concert honoring George Gershwin at the Jazz Kitchen on Sept. 7 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The orchestra, along with vocalists Lydia McAdams and Rick Vale, will perform the tribute to Gershwin, one of America’s greatest songwriters. The audience will hear classic tunes like “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm,” “The Man I Love,” “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” “Strike Up the Band,” “Summertime,” and “A Foggy Day in London Town.”
There will be a $10 per person cover charge.
For reservations, call (317) 253-4900. The Jazz Kitchen is located at 5377 N College Ave.
37th Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W. 106th St. in Carmel, will have its 37th International Greek Festival Sept. 10-11.
Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
The festival features Greek food, dance performances, live music by the Bill Skimos Band, and a marketplace.
Hours Sept. 10 are 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 11 noon to 11 p.m.
For more information, visit www.indygreekfest.org.
Garfield Park open house
Indy Parks and Recreation’s Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., will host an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. The event will feature sample workshops from teaching artists concentrated on clay, drawing, painting, jewelry-making, dance and more.
The opportunity to enroll for more in-depth classes will be available onsite. Additionally, the event offers art enthusiasts a chance to connect with other enthusiasts and various art clubs. Call (317) 327-7135 or visit indyparks.org to learn more.
Asante auditions
on Sept. 18
Auditions for acceptance into the Asante Children’s Theatre’s academy will be Sept. 18 at the Christamore House Family and Community Center, 502 N. Tremont Ave.
Students who are accepted will be exposed to 26 weeks of performing arts skill development workshops in dancing, singing, storytelling and acting, as well as in physical warm-ups, healthy nutrition and financial literacy.
Auditions should consist of a two-minute memorized monologue, a two-minute dance routine, and a two-minute song performed a cappella. Auditions are open to anyone aged 12 to 21 regardless of race, color, creed, nationality or religion. There is no cost to audition, and experience in dramatic or performing arts is not a prerequisite.
Interested candidates must schedule an audition by calling (317) 654-0264 or e-mailing kdlong4@sbcglobal.net before Sept. 15.
Rib America Festival
The 15th Annual Rib America Festival will return to Military Park, 601 W. New York St., Sept. 3-6 at 11 a.m. daily.
The event brings music, fun and award-winning barbecue teams from across the country.
Concerts will be performed each day with such names as Ted Nugent, Collective Soul, Bret Michaels, Blue Oyster Cult and more.
Admission is free before 5 p.m. on Sept. 3 and before 1 p.m. on Sept. 4-6 and $5 afterwards. Children 12 and under are free, and the concerts are covered in the ticket price. To learn more, visit ribamerica.com.
