Tuesday, May 5, 2009
TED Prize launch: the incredible El Sistema music program is coming to the US!
El Sistema is a "visionary global movement that transforms the lives of children through music. A new model for social change." For more information regarding El Sistema USA visit: http://elsistemausa.org/.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Jazz in the stacks at the West St. Petersburg Community Library (April 21st at 7:30 p.m)
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, St. Petersburg College will host Jazz in the Stacks, a free concert featuring the Helios Jazz Orchestra, on April 21, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at its West St. Petersburg Community Library, 750 66th Street North, St. Petersburg. This concert is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Library, the EMIT series, and the City of St. Petersburg.
The Helios Jazz Orchestra, a 22-piece jazz big band that performs swing, bebop and Latin jazz, is led by Director David Manson and made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Tampa Bay area.
Visit Helios Jazz Orchestra or the St. Petersburg Library Blog for more information.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ask-a-Librarian Director's Chair Contest Winner
The other Director's Chair winners can be viewed at: http://www.tblc.org/aal/directorschair/winners2009.shtml
Monday, February 16, 2009
Dear Mr. President: A Special Digital Book
The National Education Association and Kidthing.com released "Dear Mr. President", an electronic book where children share their "thoughts, ideas, and advice" for America's 44th President. For more information visit: www.kidthing.com/DMP
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Helios Jazz Orchestra: Live in the Stacks Video
The Helios Jazz Orchestra: Live in the Stacks
On Oct. 21, the West St. Petersburg Community Library at St. Petersburg College hosted its second “Jazz in the Stacks” concert with the talented Helios Jazz Orchestra.
The 21-piece jazz ensemble, directed by David Manson, performed swing, bebop & Latin jazz arrangements. Its band members, with vocalists Rita Wilson and Joanna Rose, include some of the best jazz musicians in the Tampa Bay area.
Watch them on SPC TV on:
Sunday 9 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m.
Saturday 12 p.m.
Friday 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Helios Jazz Orchestra -- Live in the Stacks!
The West St. Petersburg Community Library at St. Petersburg College and the Friends of the Library proudly presents the Helios Jazz Orchestra -- Live in the Stacks!
The Helios Jazz Orchestra is a resident ensemble at St. Petersburg College. The 21-piece jazz big band is directed by Dr. David Manson and performs swing, bebop & Latin jazz. Its members include the best jazz musicians in the Tampa Bay area. Read more at: www.spcollege.edu/spg/music/helios/heliosroster.htm.
The library is located at 67th Street and Eighth Avenue N. on
the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus. For more information call (727) 341- 7199.
Date: Tuesday October 21, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Library
Cost: Free!
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
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