REALLY - $upport Jazz Vespers

Good Morning,

Jazz Vespers has been a dependable venue for live jazz since 2001. There are those who enjoy the event and refreshments, and leave a Free Will Offering as a sign of their appreciation...and there are many who do not. SCRC launched this event in a very different economic climate, can no longer afford to bear cost, and will only commit to Sept -Dec pending a review of event finances at that time.

The musicians are paid - this is NOT their community service...they do that for their own Church, school, or community organizations. The AVIS ad is not free. The supplies for printing the booklet are not free, and the refreshments are donated for only about half of the 10 month Season. In short, St Croix, if you want to enjoy LIVE music in a family-friendly setting, please come to as many JV as possible, bring your friends, and make a donation of $5 or more.

That's about the price of a fancy coffee and it will help to protect an endangered species - LIVE jazz on St Croix. These days, it is rare to see a trio, quartet, or (gasp) quintet,and it's hard to tell where the pre-recorded track ends and the live performance begins. The first half of Season 10 features JAZZMIN, Rhythmyx, and Pangea,and others; Mekiel Reuben, Brian Silber, Marsvyn David, Steve Katz, Neil Simon will be featured in the second half - IF THERE IS ONE!!

If you have a business or an event, please buy an ad.

If you're person who appreciates a particular group - tell them in a 1 time ad.

If you appreciate the SCRC for providing this wonderful event, thank them in the program booklet!

If you can afford to make a one time generous donation (anonymous or named) - we'll LOVE it!!!

Let's encourage SCRC to continue this emerging tradition.

Regards, Adjoa

Claudette Young Hinds/ Adjoa
340-778-3275 ph
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