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DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pro
 gram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a prof
 essional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director Adam
  Meckler. \n\nThis year's Don Keranen Jazz Festival's Guest Artist is Ameri
 can multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist Braxton 
 Cook. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Featuring the Video Game Jazz E
 nsemble\, R&D Jazz Band with Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUB
 LIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You'
 re Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nLATE NIGHT JAM SESSION: 10 p.m. in th
 e DHH Ballroom\, open to all music students interested in a jazz jam sessio
 n. Contact Adam for more details.\n\nSATURDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Local 
 student side-by-side with Jazztech\, Lab Band + Lab Band feat. Guest Artist
  Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're 
 Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION | Approx.
  90 minutes\nLocal student side-by-side with Lab Band + Lab Band feat. Gues
 t Artist Braxton Cook\n\nSATURDAY 10 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Workshop Brass Band 
 plays Orpheum Theater Stage. \nLOCATION | Orpheum Theatre\nPUBLIC TICKETS |
  Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDUR
 ATION | Approx. 2 hours\nWorkshop Brass Band plays Orpheum Theater Stage.\n
 \nThings to know\n\nDATE | Friday-Sunday\, March 27-28\, 2026\nTIME | Weeke
 nd Lineup\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN TIME | TBA\nSEATING | Gener
 al Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) Wh
 at is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request fro
 m the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTE
 NT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available by request. View all accessibi
 lity services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Sat
 urdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozs
 a Box Office Hours.\n \n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nThis program/lecture i
 s partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is fun
 ded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Ki
 ng-Chávez-Parks Initiative.\n\nSupport for this Michigan Tech Music Event a
 lso provided by:\n\n\n\nand the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Suppor
 ters.\n\n About the Performers\n\n \n\nBraxton Cook is an American multi-in
 strumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist. He has toured with 
 jazz musicians Christian Scott\, Christian McBride\, and Marquis Hill\, and
  performed with Jon Batiste\, Mac Miller\, and Rihanna. In 2017\, Fader nam
 ed Cook a "jazz prodigy\," and in 2018\, Ebony listed him as one of the "to
 p five jazz artists to watch."\n\n \n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director
  Jazz Studies Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide ra
 nge of jazz experiences performed by students\, local performers\, and nati
 onal names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an int
 imate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial 
 Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet the performers\, creative team\, and production team
  in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day pr
 ior to the event.\n\n \n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Mu
 sic Series unites students\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant 
 season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphon
 y and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle 
 Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New 
 Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campu
 s Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart
  of the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre S
 eries are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through t
 hese series\, students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty
  create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production 
 and technology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and 
 nine minors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the
  development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and th
 ere's something for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events
 .\n\n Related Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\n
 Saturday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat 
 Tuesday Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 
 p.m.\n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, M
 arch 27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service 
 - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music
  Ensemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p
 .m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to 
 the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services  Find a Dig
 ital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDonate
  to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upco
 ming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all productions may 
 appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Cen
 ter provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potential
 ly sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize 
 themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to att
 ending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, information\, th
 oughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the in
 dividuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Roz
 sa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.
DTEND:20260328T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260313T194930Z
DTSTART:20260327T233000Z
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LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage
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SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz
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URL:https://events.mtu.edu/event/don-keranen-jazz-festival-2026
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CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Cultural,Academics,Social,Art
DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pro
 gram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a prof
 essional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director Adam
  Meckler. \n\nThis year's Don Keranen Jazz Festival's Guest Artist is Ameri
 can multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist Braxton 
 Cook. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Featuring the Video Game Jazz E
 nsemble\, R&D Jazz Band with Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUB
 LIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You'
 re Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nLATE NIGHT JAM SESSION: 10 p.m. in th
 e DHH Ballroom\, open to all music students interested in a jazz jam sessio
 n. Contact Adam for more details.\n\nSATURDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Local 
 student side-by-side with Jazztech\, Lab Band + Lab Band feat. Guest Artist
  Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're 
 Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION | Approx.
  90 minutes\nLocal student side-by-side with Lab Band + Lab Band feat. Gues
 t Artist Braxton Cook\n\nSATURDAY 10 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Workshop Brass Band 
 plays Orpheum Theater Stage. \nLOCATION | Orpheum Theatre\nPUBLIC TICKETS |
  Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDUR
 ATION | Approx. 2 hours\nWorkshop Brass Band plays Orpheum Theater Stage.\n
 \nThings to know\n\nDATE | Friday-Sunday\, March 27-28\, 2026\nTIME | Weeke
 nd Lineup\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN TIME | TBA\nSEATING | Gener
 al Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) Wh
 at is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request fro
 m the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTE
 NT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available by request. View all accessibi
 lity services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Sat
 urdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozs
 a Box Office Hours.\n \n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nThis program/lecture i
 s partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is fun
 ded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Ki
 ng-Chávez-Parks Initiative.\n\nSupport for this Michigan Tech Music Event a
 lso provided by:\n\n\n\nand the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Suppor
 ters.\n\n About the Performers\n\n \n\nBraxton Cook is an American multi-in
 strumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist. He has toured with 
 jazz musicians Christian Scott\, Christian McBride\, and Marquis Hill\, and
  performed with Jon Batiste\, Mac Miller\, and Rihanna. In 2017\, Fader nam
 ed Cook a "jazz prodigy\," and in 2018\, Ebony listed him as one of the "to
 p five jazz artists to watch."\n\n \n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director
  Jazz Studies Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide ra
 nge of jazz experiences performed by students\, local performers\, and nati
 onal names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an int
 imate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial 
 Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet the performers\, creative team\, and production team
  in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day pr
 ior to the event.\n\n \n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Mu
 sic Series unites students\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant 
 season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphon
 y and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle 
 Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New 
 Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campu
 s Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart
  of the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre S
 eries are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through t
 hese series\, students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty
  create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production 
 and technology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and 
 nine minors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the
  development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and th
 ere's something for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events
 .\n\n Related Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\n
 Saturday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat 
 Tuesday Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 
 p.m.\n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, M
 arch 27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service 
 - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music
  Ensemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p
 .m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to 
 the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services  Find a Dig
 ital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDonate
  to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upco
 ming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all productions may 
 appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Cen
 ter provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potential
 ly sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize 
 themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to att
 ending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, information\, th
 oughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the in
 dividuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Roz
 sa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.
DTEND:20260329T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260313T194930Z
DTSTART:20260328T233000Z
GEO:47.1175;-88.541695
LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50455087009548
URL:https://events.mtu.edu/event/don-keranen-jazz-festival-2026
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Cultural,Academics,Social,Art
DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pro
 gram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a prof
 essional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director Adam
  Meckler. \n\nThis year's Don Keranen Jazz Festival's Guest Artist is Ameri
 can multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist Braxton 
 Cook. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Featuring the Video Game Jazz E
 nsemble\, R&D Jazz Band with Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUB
 LIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You'
 re Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nLATE NIGHT JAM SESSION: 10 p.m. in th
 e DHH Ballroom\, open to all music students interested in a jazz jam sessio
 n. Contact Adam for more details.\n\nSATURDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Local 
 student side-by-side with Jazztech\, Lab Band + Lab Band feat. Guest Artist
  Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're 
 Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION | Approx.
  90 minutes\nLocal student side-by-side with Lab Band + Lab Band feat. Gues
 t Artist Braxton Cook\n\nSATURDAY 10 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Workshop Brass Band 
 plays Orpheum Theater Stage. \nLOCATION | Orpheum Theatre\nPUBLIC TICKETS |
  Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDUR
 ATION | Approx. 2 hours\nWorkshop Brass Band plays Orpheum Theater Stage.\n
 \nThings to know\n\nDATE | Friday-Sunday\, March 27-28\, 2026\nTIME | Weeke
 nd Lineup\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN TIME | TBA\nSEATING | Gener
 al Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) Wh
 at is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request fro
 m the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTE
 NT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available by request. View all accessibi
 lity services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Sat
 urdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozs
 a Box Office Hours.\n \n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nThis program/lecture i
 s partially funded/sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program which is fun
 ded by a grant to the Office of the Provost from the State of Michigan's Ki
 ng-Chávez-Parks Initiative.\n\nSupport for this Michigan Tech Music Event a
 lso provided by:\n\n\n\nand the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Suppor
 ters.\n\n About the Performers\n\n \n\nBraxton Cook is an American multi-in
 strumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist. He has toured with 
 jazz musicians Christian Scott\, Christian McBride\, and Marquis Hill\, and
  performed with Jon Batiste\, Mac Miller\, and Rihanna. In 2017\, Fader nam
 ed Cook a "jazz prodigy\," and in 2018\, Ebony listed him as one of the "to
 p five jazz artists to watch."\n\n \n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director
  Jazz Studies Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide ra
 nge of jazz experiences performed by students\, local performers\, and nati
 onal names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an int
 imate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial 
 Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet the performers\, creative team\, and production team
  in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one day pr
 ior to the event.\n\n \n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Mu
 sic Series unites students\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant 
 season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphon
 y and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle 
 Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New 
 Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campu
 s Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart
  of the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre S
 eries are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through t
 hese series\, students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty
  create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production 
 and technology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and 
 nine minors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the
  development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and th
 ere's something for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events
 .\n\n Related Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\n
 Saturday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat 
 Tuesday Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 
 p.m.\n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, M
 arch 27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service 
 - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music
  Ensemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p
 .m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to 
 the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services  Find a Dig
 ital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDonate
  to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upco
 ming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all productions may 
 appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Cen
 ter provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potential
 ly sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize 
 themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to att
 ending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, information\, th
 oughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the in
 dividuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Roz
 sa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.
DTEND:20260329T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260313T194930Z
DTSTART:20260329T020000Z
GEO:47.1175;-88.541695
LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50455087011597
URL:https://events.mtu.edu/event/don-keranen-jazz-festival-2026
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