Annual Fall Fundraiser - All Jazzed Up!

November 4, 2011 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Gordon Parks Elementary Presents...

 

 Celebrating the Legacy of Gordon Parks

Friday, November 4th, 6:00pm
American Jazz Museum

1616 E. 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
For directions click HERE

Please join us at our annual fall fundraiser as we celebrate the living legacy of Mr. Gordon Parks and the students of Gordon Parks Elementary School. 

 Featuring:

** Blake Deibel Jazz Quartet starting at 6:00, featuring Mr. Parks' original jazz compositions.
 
** Meet the Past performance at 7:00, an interview with Mr. Crosby Kemper, III, and Mr. Gordon Parks, as performed by a local actor.
 
** Silent Auction with 30 items, including a VIP trip to New Orleans, an AMC Theater Special Pass, and signed sports memorabilia.
 
** Jazzy dinner buffet catered by Lon Lane's Inspired Occassions and complimentary beer and wine.
 
** Self-guided tours of the American Jazz Museum and the Buck O'Neil special exhibit. 

 Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and staff members who helped make this year's event one of the best!

For pictures of the event please visit our Flickr site by clicking HERE.

Thank you to our Fall Fundraiser 2011 sponsors!**

Benefactors:

  • Bill & Dorothy Curry
  • Craig & Karen Lundgren

Patrons:

  • Ray & Linnea Brock
  • Robert Gunter
  • Nancy Hawley
  • Sue Jarvis
  • Tom & Judy Kezlan
  • Rex & Lori Sharp
  • Doris Wiegers
  • Jamie & Kay Yeretsky
  • Frank & Virginia Young

            

** Sponsors at Patron Level and higher as of November 14, 2011

 

Purchase Tickets:

Individual tickets $150
$100 for guests 35 and younger
Can't attend the fundraiser, but still want to make a donation?

  

CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION: 816-931-8580