Songs of Protest & Reconciliation

Musicians have a powerful and fearless tradition of speaking to the challenges of their time: Nina Simone’s Civil Rights anthem “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free,” Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water,” Stevie Wonder’s “Love’s In Need of Love Today,” are well-known examples. Award-winning pianist Damien Sneed, joined by trumpeter Keyon Harrold and other special guests, leads and stars in this final concert of the summer series.

Photo by Ben Hider / Ben Hider Images

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Writing Divine

“On this night the evolution was inspired through music and exceptional artistry which united and uplifted a community of jazz, botanical and Chihuly enthusiasts. For audience members it was a clarification of the last few weeks and exemplification of all that is best in human hearts, further embodied by our wonderment at the fantastic, illuminated Chihuly sculptures..”