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SUMMARY:Charlie Christian International Music Festival at Oklahoma City Community College
DESCRIPTION:Founded in Oklahoma City in 1985\, the Charlie Christian International Music Festival honors the life and legacy of Charlie Christian\, who grew up in the Deep Deuce area of Oklahoma City in the 1920s and 30s\, where he made history by bringing the electric guitar out of the rhythm section and into the forefront as a solo instrument\, with his unique solo string technique.\n\n\n\nThroughout the years\, this festival has enjoyed the talents of music greats like Branford Marsalis\, Isaac Hayes\, The Yellowjackets\, George Benson\, Grady Nichols\, Kevin Eubanks\, Lou Rawls and Kirk Whalum.\n\n\n\nYour support of this legacy event will directly benefit BLAC\, Inc. (Black Liberated Arts Center)\, a local not-for-profit organization known for presenting and producing educational arts programs and preserving African American history in Oklahoma City. BLAC\, Inc. Mission: To use the vehicle of fine arts to provide the total community of Oklahoma City with an exposure to the African-American culture with a special emphasis on educating Oklahoma's youth\, believing art and culture are engines for positive social change in our community.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:rgb(32\, 24\, 41)\; font-family:helvetica neue\,helvetica\,arial\,sans-serif\; font-size:12px">Founded in Oklahoma City in 1985\, the Charlie Christian International Music Festival honors the life and legacy of Charlie Christian\, who grew up in the Deep Deuce area of Oklahoma City in the 1920s and 30s\, where he made history by bringing the electric guitar out of the rhythm section and into the forefront as a solo instrument\, with his unique solo string technique.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:rgb(32\, 24\, 41)\; font-family:helvetica neue\,helvetica\,arial\,sans-serif\; font-size:12px">Throughout the years\, this festival has enjoyed the talents of music greats like Branford Marsalis\, Isaac Hayes\, The Yellowjackets\, George Benson\, Grady Nichols\, Kevin Eubanks\, Lou Rawls and Kirk Whalum.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:rgb(32\, 24\, 41)\; font-family:helvetica neue\,helvetica\,arial\,sans-serif\; font-size:12px">Your support of this legacy event will directly benefit BLAC\, Inc. (Black Liberated Arts Center)\, a local not-for-profit organization known for presenting and producing educational arts programs and preserving African American history in Oklahoma City. BLAC\, Inc. Mission: To use the vehicle of fine arts to provide the total community of Oklahoma City with an exposure to the African-American culture with a special emphasis on educating Oklahoma&rsquo\;s youth\, believing art and culture are engines for positive social change in our community.</span>
LOCATION:Oklahoma City Community College 7777 South May Avenue\, 73159 Northwest side of the campus Free parking accessible from Southwest 74 Street or May Avenue
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URL:https://business.southokc.com/events/details/charlie-christian-international-music-festival-at-oklahoma-city-community-college-33837
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