Live at the Uni – Rick VanMatre’s Quintet
For the 13th straight year, the Montgomery Arts Commission presents Live at the Uni, a concert series providing Montgomery citizens and guests an outstanding musical experience.
This year’s Series includes:
- Monday, October 4, Rick VanMatre’s quintet. You will be treated to Rick VanMatre on Saxophone and Flute; Rusty Burge, Vibraphone; Kim Pensyl, Piano; Aaron Jacobs, Bass and Tom Buckley on drums as they present the sound of exciting original jazz along with a unique treatment of well-known tunes. Known for both powerful and sensitive interaction, the group always provides creative surprises.
- November 1 will bring musical talent and is still in progress. More information will be available at the City website, montgomeryohio.gov.
- December 6, with Mandy Gaines. Mandy Gaines concludes the series bringing exhilarating jazz vocals to spread holiday cheer. Also returning by popular demand, Gaines has been recently inducted into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame.
The Live at the Uni concert series takes place this year inside Sycamore High School Theater at 7400 Cornell Road to allow for social distancing. Held on the first Monday of each month, all concerts start at 7:00 p.m. and last about an hour. Post-concert receptions will not take place in 2021.
There is no charge for admission to the concerts, but the Arts Commission suggests a donation of $5 per adult at the door to help defray the cost of the events.
Reservations are required. For more information and to reserve a seat for this event, visit montgomeryohio.gov. Registration opens on September 1.
Twin Lakes returns as the presenting sponsor of the Live at the Uni series.
