Congratulations Essay Contest Winners!

The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society congratulates High School students Artisha Scott and Cyndi Bean and Middle School students, Renee Hunter and Jade Pritchett, winners of the recent essay contest. Almost one hundred local students submitted essays on "What is the history of the Sunrise Theatre and how does it help our community today?"

The scholarship winners were announced on Thursday, 11/15 at the JazzReach, Metta Quintet Concert. The high school first place Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society $250 Publix Scholarship went to Artisha Scott, a 12th grader from Lincoln Park Academy; the second place Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society $150 Indian River Terminal Scholarship went to Cyndi Bean, 11th grader from St. Lucie West Centennial High. In the middle school category Renee Hunter, 8th grader from Southern Oaks Middle School was awarded the first place Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society $200 Kiwanis Scholarship and 8th grader Jade Pritchett also from Southern Oaks Middle School received the second place Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society $100 Memorial Scholarship.

Congratulations to all!

For additional information please call 772-460-JAZZ(5299) or email info@jazzandbluessociety.org

Annual Rib & Roast Cancelled

This event, scheduled at 6:30pm on Saturday, November 3, has been cancelled.

For additional information contact Chris Dzadovsky, 772-460-JAZZ(5299) or email info@jazzandbluessociety.org.

Jazz for Children...

The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society announces two fantastic shows being presented to introduce almost 5,000 local school children to the historic Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce and offer them an exciting introduction to music. Caribbean Sound will perform on October 4, 2007 and JazzReach will appear November 15, 2007. Caribbean Sound is known for their educational programs with an emphasis on the history and background of steel drums and Caribbean Music; JazzReach's educational programs are as entertaining as they are educational.

To make these programs even more exciting, area school students may participate in an essay writing competition relating to the historic Sunrise Theatre. The essay topic will be: "What is the history of the Sunrise Theatre and how does it help our community today?"

Participants: All middle and high school students in public, charter, private, or parochial schools, or those who are home schooled are eligible. The contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin.

Judging: A panel of educators and community and business leaders will serve as judges and select the winning essays.

The Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society is seeking individuals who would like to name a scholarship - possibly for a parent or child who has passed or a special person that you want to recognize for their love of music and the arts. i.e. The Marie Martin Memorial Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Scholarship. Scholarships could be as small as $100 up to $5000.

Community support is still needed to make these fantastic educational musicals and local scholarships a reality. Sponsorships are available and donations are welcome.

This is the largest undertaking by the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society to reach children about cultural arts. The program has received funding from The National Endowment for the Arts, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County, The City of Fort Pierce, BMI Foundation, Inc., and Publix Super Market Charities. Additional costs have been covered by the proceeds from the Saturday morning Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Craft Market. For additional information contact Chris Dzadovsky, 772-460-JAZZ(5299) or email info@jazzandbluessociety.org.