What: Chicken Dinner in Honor of Kansas City Music Genius Charles "Yardbird" Parker

When: Saturday, August 18, 2018 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center | 3700 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO

RSVP / Info: Visit www.CharlieParkerCelebration.com or call 816-513-0700 for more information. Click "Register" to RSVP!

In collaboration with Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Hertitage Center, this year's celebration will include the return of the popular Chicken dinner in honor of Kansas City native Charles "Yardbird" Parker.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Catered Chicken Dinner Hosted by Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
• Charlie Parker Exhibit from the Sonny Gibson Collection
• Live Jazz Performance featuring the Elderstatesmen of Kansas City Jazz, Little Big Band
• Welcome Remarks by Center and KC Jazz ALIVE officials
• Jazz Talk by Historian Sonny Gibson. Mr. Gibson's talk, entitled Personal Perspectives of Bird: The man and his music will illuminate his personal reflections of the iconic Kansas City jazz native and share the great work of celebrated jazz artist Eddie Baker.

To RSVP and learn more about the event, visit www.CharlieParkerCelebration.com or contact the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center at 816-531-0700. Due to limited seating, patrons are encouraged to RSVP by August 8th.

The dinner, performance and talk are FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited so reservations are encouraged. Click on REGISTER to reserve your spot today!

Join us for this great annual event at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center on August 18th!

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