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Mingus Awareness Project 2019 -- Big Success!

6/10/2019

Thanks to Brian Jones for organizing the MAP RVA concert, and to the amazing musicians who performed! Thanks also to the wonderful audience members who came out, the Firehouse Theatre for hosting the concert, and the ALS Association for collaborating with the musicians and organizers. More info: mingusawarenessproject.org.

Mingus Awareness Project 2019

1/14/2019

Sunday, June 9th (7:30 p.m.)

Firehouse Theatre
1609 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220

1st set: Saint Mingus
(Reggie Pace / Suzi Fisher / Stefan Demetriadis / Giustino Riccio / Brian Jones)

2nd Set: Adam Larrabee + Jamal Millner

3rd Set: John D'earth / JC Kuhl / Calvin Brown / Mike Hawkins / Brian Jones

All music for the MAP RVA 2019 concert by (or inspired by) Charles Mingus, and all proceeds benefit the ALS Association.

Visit the Firehouse Theatre website for ticket sales, and visit www.mingusawarenessproject.org for more info.

Mingus Awareness Project Concert in Charlottesville

5/16/2017

Sunday, September 17th (5 p.m.)

Brooks Hall
1702 University Ave.
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904

$15 general admission, $12 for paid supporters of The Charlottesville Jazz Society, $10 for students

https://www.dailyprogress.com/calendar/wtju-and-the-charlottesville-jazz-society-present-a-special-benefit/event_207a837c-8a9c-11e7-958c-5cb9017befe7.html

https://cvillejazz.org/

Mingus Awareness Project 2016

8/20/2016

Mark your calendars! Join us during our next Mingus Awareness Project concert -- November 9th at FitzGerald's in Berwyn. Visit mingusawarenessproject.org for complete details.

Borderbend Programs in July

7/10/2014

Friday, July 11 (6:00-8:30 p.m.): "Chicago Heroes & Arts Journeys" Session at Mozart Park -- about Chicago Blues artists Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy & Etta James

Friday, July 18 (6:00-8:30 p.m.): "Chicago Heroes & Arts Journeys" Session at Mozart Park -- about the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians

Friday, July 25 (6:00-8:30 p.m.): "Chicago Heroes & Arts Journeys" Session at Mozart Park -- about Marianne Moore

Sunday, July 27: Mingus Awareness Project concert at The Camel (Richmond, VA)

Mingus Awarenss Project Concert at The Camel

7/7/2014

Mark your calendars! The next Mingus Awareness Project concert happens soon --

Sunday, July 27th (7 p.m.)

The Camel
1621 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220

$7 donation

Details TBA. Check back soon for more details!

Mingus Awareness Project Concert at Martyrs'

11/10/2013

Mingus Awareness Project Concert
to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation

ADMISSION: $20 / $15 for students

On December 16, a group of musicians will gather at Martyrs’ to celebrate the life and music of Charles Mingus, and to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Mingus, an American musical hero who died of ALS, is one of the greatest figures in jazz history. His bass playing, compositions and philosophy have transcended his genre and left indelible marks on music history.

Attendees will have opportunities to participate in a raffle during the event. Donations can be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation via the Mingus Awareness Project link. Your donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

This Mingus Awareness Project concert is presented by the Borderbend Arts Collective, in partnership with the Les Turner ALS Foundation. This will be the twelfth Mingus Awareness Project concert since its inception in 2007. Mingus Awareness Project concerts have happened in Chicago (at the Velvet Lounge, Jazz Showcase, Hideout, HotHouse, and Fitzgeralds) and Richmond, Virginia (at the Camel, Rhythm Hall, and Balliceaux).

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or motor neuron disease (MND), causes motor neurons to stop working and die. The result is loss of voluntary movement and muscle functions such as speaking, swallowing, and breathing. ALS occurs regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. ALS is most common between 40 and 70 years of age, although it can strike at any age. In the US, someone is diagnosed every 90 minutes, and 35,000 people are living with ALS. Average lifespan is three to five years from diagnosis. Approximately 10% of all cases are inherited forms, and a faulty protein pathway is known to play a role in all types of ALS. Though treatment of symptoms often improves quality of life, there is no cure for ALS.

MAP concert poster images
designed by Josh Josue

About the Les Turner ALS Foundation
Since 1977, the Les Turner ALS Foundation has been a leader in research, patient care, and education about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and other motor neuron diseases (MND). The Foundation serves more than 90% of the ALS population in the Chicago area. The Foundation is also one of the nation's largest independent ALS organizations and has raised nearly $45 million to fight Lou Gehrig's disease. In addition, through wide-ranging research and symposiums for healthcare professionals, the Foundation reaches the ALS community worldwide. The Foundation is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine and is a founding member of the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations.

Check back soon for updates regarding the set list and other details!

You can RSVP via Facebook.

Mingus Awareness Project 2013

7/8/2013

Two Mingus Awareness Project concerts happen in Richmond, VA this month:

Sunday, July 21 (9 p.m.)
1st set: Jason Jenkins Quartet
2nd set: No BS! Brass Band

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Monday, July 22 (9 p.m.)
1st set: Brian Jones Guitar Quartet
2nd set: RVA Big Band

Balliceaux
203 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-3008

We're planning another Mingus Awareness Project concert in Chicago for the fall.

Congratulations to the No BS! Brass Band for the release of their new Fight Song: A Tribute to Charles Mingus CD. They've been promoting their new CD with a tour, and have been getting a lot of buzz -- with coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Paste Magazine, WBGO (88.3FM in Newark, NJ), and other media outlets. No BS! also released RVA All Day last month; check it out!

Check out the Borderbend media gallery for "Charles Mingus at 90," a year-long celebration of Charles Mingus' life and legacy that happened last year.

Stay tuned for more updates!