Jazz Thursday featuring Sarasota Jazz Project

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Sarasota Jazz Project and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro. Each second Thursday of the month features a different style of jazz–from straight-ahead to free jazz, bebop to swing–programmed in partnership with Jazz Club of Sarasota. Galleries are open until 7 pm on Jazz Thursdays.

Jazz Thursday activities:

• Enjoy Sarasota Jazz Project performance on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza from 5:30 to 8 pm

• Grab dinner and drinks at Bistro, which opens at 5 pm, serving a special evening menu, beer, wine, and cocktails.

• Explore the exhibitions in our galleries, with hours extended to 7 pm.

• Treasure hunt in SHOP all evening!

CHECK-IN

Check-in begins at 4:30 pm, and seating opens in the Plaza at 5 pm.

For guest safety, personal chairs are not permitted on-site.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Food and Beverage are available for purchase on-site through the Bistro. Please refrain from bringing outside food and beverage.

Members always receive their 10% discount in SHOP.

Members receive a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages in Bistro.

Please bring your membership card, as proof of membership is required for complimentary members’ entry.

ABOUT

Sarasota Jazz Project, 19 pieces strong, presents an exciting combination of big band styles, including swing, blues and funk. The program features selections from Stan Kenton’s iconic “Cuban Fire” suite and other Latin jazz compositions. Musicians include Pete BarenBregge, Greg Neilsen, David Pruyn, Kevin Celebi, David DeWitt, George McLain and vocalist Katy Cristiani.