Opening Reception - Wednesday, December 6
5:00 - 7:45 pm - Empire Room - Palmer
House Hilton
"There are things that music can do
that language could never do, that painting can never do, or
sculpture. Music is capable of going directly to the source
of the mystery. It doesn't have to explain it.
It can simply celebrate it."
Marsha Norman
Musicians, writers, police, restaurant and club staff from cities
part of the mid-twentieth century music network that formed
the foundation of American music - jazz, blues and gospel - will share stories and
discuss management of nightlife districts and what can be
done today to revitalize heritage music and entertainment.
This event was inspired by a similar forum held in
April 2005 on U Street in Washington, DC, once
considered "Black Broadway" and home to Duke Ellington and
other music greats. (read
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