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Soon to be the New Hazlett Theater ... watch for an upcoming jazz focus there!
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I work as an independednt consultant with several different arts organizations in the area and through working with City of Asylum have become a jazz fan. Great music and, as evidenced by this site, great fans!
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At 7:37pm on October 22, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Debi ! Greetings from Schru . Cologne / Germany !
At 12:05am on March 23, 2009, Tanisha said…
Hi Debi - thanks for reaching out here on the Network! And welcome to the world of jazz!
At 4:10pm on December 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Debi,

Yes. Please post it and I can invite the entire membership with one click.
At 5:27am on December 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
We are on for December 14th at the New Hazlett from 8 - 11P.
At 12:13pm on November 6, 2008, Frank B. Greenlee said…
Nadine is my sister and I will tell her you said "hello"...
At 11:30pm on October 22, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Debi,

I'd like to set a meeting up with you at New Hazlett Theater to discuss Jazz Workshop, Inc. Outreach Programs.

Thanks,

Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 11:26pm on October 22, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Debi,

Thanks for your response.

Would it be possible to set up a meeting with you at The New Hazlett Theater so I can give you all the details and possibilities with our Jazz Workshop, Inc. Outreach Programs?

Dr. Nelson Harrison is one musician I use for my Outreach Programs too.

However, I'm in charge of putting the program together.

Please give me a call so we can schedule a meeting as soon as possible.

Thanks again for yiour interest in Jazz Workshop, Inc.

Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 5:00pm on October 9, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Debi,

I would like to talk to you about doing a Jazz Workshop, Inc. Outreach Program at The New Hazlett Theater.

I'd also like to see how JWS could work with The New Hazlett Theater.

Here's my contact info.

Sincerely,
Ed Skirtich
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At 7:24am on September 23, 2008, CWR (Fan of Culture) said…
Mrs.Sciranka,
Could you re- post your" New Hazlett" information on the below link, I'm sure others( fans and artists) would like to hear this. If you wish I could copy& paste it there myself, with your name as author.

www.swpa-arts.ning.com
At 12:37am on September 21, 2008, Luther DeJarunett said…
Hi Debi! Sorry that I took so long to get back to you. I haven't been feeling very well, and didn't check my comments. I'm definitely interested in your offer for the jam session. I will email you my phone number, and if it's still not too late, let's talk about this.

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