Free Concert @ Crowell: San Marino Jazz Quartet

Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:00 pm

Come enjoy a wonderful evening of live music as the San Marino Jazz Quartet performs be-bop, blues, straight ahead and even some Latin jazz standards at Crowell Public Library. Led by saxophonist Amber Navran of the San Marino Music Center, the San Marino Jazz Ensemble also features fellow Music Center instructor Jeremy Stacey on drums with friends Jeffrey Stein on guitar and Alexis Soto on bass.

Amber Navran earned a Bachelor of Music from the USC’s prestigious Jazz Studies program and has been teaching students of all ages since high school. Jeremy Stacey has been teaching professionally since the age of 19 and when he is not teaching, he works as a composer/arranger for student films, singer/songwriters, high school drumlines, band programs and performs with his own jazz quartet.

Any way you cut it, this will be one swinging night! This event will help kick off what we hope will become a live music series, taking advantage of the great acoustics in the Barth Room. The show is sponsored by the San Marino Music Center and the Crowell Public Library.

All ages are welcome and no reservations are necessary for this free concert. Crowell Library is happy to feature these musicians from the San Marino Music Center, an all purpose music store run by music educators John and Sisilia Axume. The Center offers private and group lessons ranging from piano, guitar, violin, cello, saxophone, vocal, drums and much more. They also offer instrument sales, rentals, music books and music accessories. If you're looking to bring music to your child's life, stop by or visit http://sanmarinomusiccenter.com/

BETTER HEALTH THROUGH BETTER POSTURE

Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7 p.m.

Did your mother ever tell you to stand up straight? Of course mothers don’t want any slouchers in their midst, but being the wise and superior beings they are, they also want you to be healthy, and good posture is an important part of one’s well-being according to BERNARDO PEREZ, D.C. Come to Crowell Library and learn what good posture looks like and what the effects of bad posture can do. Dr. Perez will discuss studies that have connected poor posture and poor health. He will demonstrate simple exercises that can help relieve aches and pains, reduce stress and fatigue, while increasing strength and balance. No expensive exercise equipment is required.

Bernardo Perez, D.C. is nationally board certified, California Board Certified and a member of the International Chiropractic Association. He has a private practice in the San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Perez was born and raised in southern California and lives in Arcadia. He is dedicated to helping people of all ages attain their optimal state of health and well being.

This program is free and designed to help you stay healthy and active. Join us and learn about important health topics from an expert.

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