Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Exploring Jazz

Exploring Jazz
2025-04-12 14:00:00 2025-04-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Exploring Jazz The Jazz Trotters will guide you through an exploration of the development of Jazz music. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, April 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 14:00:00 2025-04-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Exploring Jazz The Jazz Trotters will guide you through an exploration of the development of Jazz music. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

The Jazz Trotters will guide you through an exploration of the development of Jazz music.

The Jazz Trotters, with singer Juannie Williams and Musical director Arthur Lisi, a musical co-author of many TV shows such as Nickelodeon’s “Little Bill” and hit TV show “Different World” - will guide you through an exploration of the development of Jazz music through time, and applications of Jazz in more modern popular music from Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald to elements of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson! Join us! All ages welcome.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performer | Art & Music | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | music | All Alexandria Reads | AAR |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
jlambert@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Jherusha Lambert
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: 28A
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Line dancing
Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Film - "Piano Lesson"
Thu, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Please join us to celebrate Black History Month with the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Feb 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
Trash Trekkers - Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outdoors
Start your Saturday doing good for your community. Join the Burke Branch walking and litter pickup club.
Board Game Bliss
Sun, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate the joy of playing games! Play a wide variety of games, the classics and the new. Bring a friend or make new friends.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
Family Storytime - Martes de niños
Tue, Feb 11, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Stitcher's Space - Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! Every Wednesday!
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.
Line dancing
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Film - "Bob Marley: One Love"
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a screening to celebrate the life of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace, and unity.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Feb 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
We sing, play, dance, and rhyme all while promoting your baby’s development and literacy skills. For ages 0-14 months.
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Feb 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.
See all events