AUGUST 14-17, 2024
Arlington TX
The Music Stand Arts Festival is a four-day cultural arts celebration. An educational documentary film screening, music, dance, jazz opera & more!
FESTIVAL DIGITAL PROGRAM HERE
Day 1 – AUGUST 14, 2024
7:30 PM
Registration ended.
The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music (Film Screening)
Don’t miss the DFW premiere of the award winning documentary for adults & children produced by Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW), a performing arts nonprofit in San Antonio, TX. The cast includes DFW based Arlington Jones and various San Antonio artists. The film will be followed by an interactive Q&A hosted by Arlington Jones.
FREE TICKETED EVENT
Presented by Arlington & Hope Jones in partnership with The Music Stand
Lineup subject to change
Day 2 – AUGUST 15, 2024
7:30 PM
Ticket sales ended.
Arlington Jones Presents The Soul of Culture
A cultural celebration of electrifying music, dance and arts featuring Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band with special guests showcasing a collaboration of movement & sound.
Special Guests Artists: Justin Lyons The GuitarSlayer, Jisun Choi, Ausben Jordan “King Aus”, Jenny Lobo & Caleb Berry “Kakashi”
Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band: Arlington Jones (piano), Arlington “Ollie” Jones III (drums), James Driscoll (bass), Jorge Ginorio (percussion), Quamon Fowler (sax), Dr. Meg Griffith (flute)
Presented by Arlington & Hope Jones in partnership with The Music Stand
Lineup subject to change
College student rush tickets available at the door with valid student ID
Day 3 – AUGUST 16, 2024
7:30 PM
Ticket sales ended.
Lisa Fischer with Arlington Jones
Powerhouse Grammy winning vocalist and star of the Oscar Winning Film “Twenty Feet From Stardom” Lisa Fischer joins forces with Steinway Artist Arlington Jones for a dynamic experience of musical creativity that will bless the soul.
Presented by Arlington & Hope Jones in partnership with The Music Stand
Lineup subject to change
College student rush tickets available at the door with valid student ID
Day 4 – AUGUST 17, 2024
2:00 PM Matinee & 7:30 PM Evening
Ticket sales ended.
Promise of the Heart
Jazz Soul Chamber Opera™
Composed and Directed by Arlington & Hope Jones
Set in the 1930s at the height of the jazz age, Promise of the Heart is a story of Abe who follows his heart and leads his family on a journey to find global success in the music business but his dreams and destiny are almost derailed by despair, deceit, death and doubt.
The new style of opera, developed by Arlington & Hope Jones, combines classical, jazz, and soul music to create an avant-garde sound and an enduring experience.
Presented by Arlington & Hope Jones in partnership with The Music Stand
Lineup subject to change
College student rush tickets available at the door with valid student ID
VENUE
Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts
900 E. Sanford Street, Arlington TX 76011
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
DONORS
Bob & Barbara Peluse
Stan & Barbara Levenson
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HOTELS
Loews Arlington Hotel – Arlington TX
Aloft Dallas Arlington Entertainment District – Arlington TX