Debutting tonight – May #WETAarts on WETA, with Amy K Bormet, the founder of the @wwjazzfest, @capitoltap and #tap history, and host Felicia Curry speaks with Douglas Yeuell of @atlaspacdc. Airs May 1 9:30 pm, streams weta.org/arts and on the free PBS App

This is a great episode from Kenny, including my music! <3

We need to claw back lavish pay from failed bank executives. CEOs who blow up their banks — by loading up on risk to boost their profits and pad their pockets — should not walk away scot-free as the government cleans up their mess. I’ve got a bipartisan bill to get it done.

A motion brought by Supervisor Hilda Solis was unanimously approved to denounce "the devastation of the Zoot Suit Riots, recognize [it] as a dark chapter in Los Angeles County's history, and recommit to fighting against racial discrimination.'' lataco.com/renunciation-z…

Tonight at Blues Alley with one of my favorite musicians--Jessica Boykin-Settles! Come thru for an amazing night!!! Washington Women in Jazz CapitalBop DCist Georgetown U. in DC Georgetown University Listen Local First Georgetown BID The Georgetowner 202Creates

#capfringe23 #dcmusic #fringefestival

For those who remember Twins Jazz, Wendy was a crucial part of keeping it running-- and she needs our help. #dcjazz --->Let’s help Wendy get back on her feet! gofund.me/50974cba

#tdih 1863, Combahee River Raid co-led by Harriet Tubman, freed close to 800 people from slavery and destroyed Confederate supplies. ⬇️: links to Uncivil "The Raid" podcast, BlackPast.org, lesson on abolitionists, book by you betta call me Dr. Dunbar, & more zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/harr…

In 2021, Peter Nesbitt WPA⁩ called out white corruption in the DC arts sector: “An almost-colonial mind-set that is emboldened by its ability to forge backroom deals with the city council, and play puppet-master to the [arts commission.” ⁩ washingtoncitypaper.com/article/528794…

Remembering the great Hazel Scott who was born on this day in 1920. Here, she is performing “Taking a Chance on Love” in 1943.

Still time to RSVP! --> bit.ly/43ya7AB | Join us this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. for Jazz at the Kramer featuring pianist and vocalist Amy K Bormet and vocalist Jessica Boykin-Settles. #creativemoco #MoCo #freeconcert #jazzconcert #music #jazz

The 16th annual Capital Fringe Festival concluded on Sunday after a run of 40 plays, each running between 50 and 75 minutes. In collaboration with DC Theater Arts, WCP curated a roundup of what DC Theater Arts deemed Fringe’s standout productions. bit.ly/44W7pVM

whenever I ride the circulator: youtube.com/watch?v=_UlhLd…

Free concert coming up this Saturday--->Amy K Bormet’s Washington Women in Jazz washingtonwomeninjazz.com/event/amy-k-bo…

"I wanted to come to your (free outdoor) concert, but the eventbrite said SOLD OUT..." Hot tip: it's never sold out, and people RSVP to free events and 80% DON'T COME.

Fall internship info coming Monday! (I need an intern to look for interns😂)

Writing charts for my band & UnSound Sunday this weekend! featuring Matt Dievendorf, Brian Settles, Brandon Woody, and Keith Butler eventbrite.com/e/unsound-sund…

Fri Sept 6 in DMV DC-Amy K. Bormet's No Trick Pony (w/ Brian Settles & Keith Butler Jr) @ Kennedy Center Reach River Pavilion (jazz); Next Now Fest w/ Jordan Ward @ 9:30 to 10:30 free @ U of MD Clarice Smith Center Courtyard (r& b) stevekiviat.blogspot.com/2024/09/dc-bal…