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The Hot Sardines open the season with joyful jazz and a vintage feel

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Performances

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    The members of New York jazz ensemble the Hot Sardines gathers in a jazz club, some holding their instruments.
    The Hot Sardines , article

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 PM: New York-based jazz ensemble the Hot Sardines brings brassy horns, rollicking piano, rich vocals, and a tap dancer.

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    Members of Step Afrika! perform in blue pants and black rain boots on stage.
    Step Afrika! , article

    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:30 PM: Step Afrika! delivers an experience like no other, with traditional African American stepping, drumming, and vibrant storytelling.

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    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a purple hat and a multicolored floral button down shirt. He sits at an open grand piano covered from top to bottom in spray paint art and smiles towards the camera.
    Abel Selaocoe, cello and vocals , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 7:30 PM: South African cellist Abel Selaocoe moves seamlessly across genres, improvising, vocalizing, and creating his own percussion.

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Experiences

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    Moss Arts Center Curator Brian Holcombe leads a gallery tour and speaks into a microphone in front of a group of gallery visitors.
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.

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    Tap dancer John Manzari, a light-skinned Black man, jumps into the air in the middle of a city street while wearing tap shoes
    Tap Workshop: "Dance That Swings" , article

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 3:30-4:30 PM: Explore the dynamic connection between tap and live jazz with dancer and choreographer John Manzini in this free workshop.

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    Members of Step Afrika! in orange and black costumes perform on stage.
    Workshop: "Stepping with Step Afrika!" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,6:30-7:45 PM: Immerse yourself in the rhythm, physicality, and history of stepping with Step Afrika! company members as your guides.

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