Animals And All That Jazz

The Cohen-Rutkowski Project focuses on sophisticated but high-energy acoustic jazz with a strong component of originals and is joined by renowned vocalist Sandy Lomax, “Queen of Scat” of Indianapolis, to create a new and exciting texture and chapter in the group’s life.

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The Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective is a contemporary jazz nonet dedicated to the performance and development of the modern jazz repertoire. Based in Indianapolis, the group is composed of established local professionals and young, up-and-coming musicians who share a passion for bringing this music to our community.

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Gene Markiewicz is one of Indianapolis most established drummers, having performed with many of the areas finest musicians and organizations. He performs with his ensemble The Gene Markiewicz Band! and is a part of an exciting trio featuring pianist Gary Walters, and bassist Peter Hansen.

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Premium Blend is a modern jazz quartet that combines elements of bebop, hard bop, R&B and groove in its original compositions. This ensemble is led by saxophonist Jared Thompson and backed by guitarist-songwriter Ryan Taylor and keyboardist-songwriter Steven Jones.

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The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra is Indiana’s premier professional repertory big band jazz ensemble. Featuring outstanding professional musicians and vocalists from Central Indiana, the IJO was created to preserve and advance the rich and dynamic history of the big band.

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A staple in the Midwest Arts Community for over 20 years as a performer, producer, composer, educator and recording artist, Cathy Morris combines contemporary jazz melodies and chords with Latin rhythms, funk grooves, fusion, rock, blues, Celtic and even Cajun fun creating her own distinctive sounds she calls “party jazz.”

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Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist and composer. Sean’s music pioneers forward-thinking, original compositions, with cutting-edge live performances.

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Monika Herzig is one of Indiana’s best-known and most acclaimed jazz musicians. As a touring jazz pianist, Herzig has performed at prestigious jazz clubs and festivals around the world.

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DINNER: Paella (gluten free, vegetarian upon request)

• Spanish style chicken and sausage dish with spring peas, fire roasted bell peppers, and saffron rice.
  • Vegetarian option: Will have fried artichokes, and Olives.

DESSERT: Lemon Berry Cream Cake (vegetarian)

DINNER: Midwest BBQ Bash! (Gluten Free)

• Indiana smoked pork Ribs, slow cooked, falling off the bone, with a house made BBQ sauce.
• Served with tater salad, watermelon, and a crisp summer slaw.
  • Vegetarian option Meatless Ribs

DESSERT: Push Pops!

DINNER: Churrasco Carnival

• Skewered Midwest beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, and Indiana corn, grilled on an open wood burning fire.
• Served with a cool Brazilian chopped salad.
  • Vegetarian Option will be fire roasted yams.

DESSERT: Funnel Cake Fries (Vegan)

• With raspberry sauce & powder sugar.

DINNER: Burgers & Brats

• 8oz grilled burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, and American cheese on a sesame seed bun, or the classic Bratwurst with caramelized onions on a brat bun, both served with Fries.
  • Vegan/Vegetarian option is IMPOSSIBLE BURGER.

DESSERT: Chocolate Drumstick Ice Cream Cone

DINNER: Alabama BBQ Chicken Drummys (Gluten Free)

• Smoked chicken drumsticks with Alabama’s infamous white BBQ sauce, sweet summer slaw, and buttered corn.

DESSERT: Hummingbird cake (vegetarian)

• Three layers of banana cake with pineapple are baked and iced with a cream cheese icing covered with roasted pecans and coconut.

DINNER: Yakitori (Gluten Free, and vegetarian upon request)

• Grilled Asian marinated chicken with green onions.
• Steamed brown rice, and a cool cucumber ginger salad.
  • Vegetarian option is Tofu Yakitori.

DESSERT: MOCHI! (vegetarian)

• Choose from chocolate, strawberry, or green tea flavors.

DINNER: JAMBALAYA!

• Classic Creole rice dish with marinated chicken and smoked sausage, rice, Louisiana trinity vegetables & spices, cooked over an open fire.
  • Vegetarian Option will be Jambalaya with red beans.

DESSERT: Sugar Cream Pie with rhubarb compote & Chantilly cream.

DINNER: Hatch Green Chili Carnitas (Gluten Free with corn tortilla upon request)

• Chef’s south Texas pork carnitas served with Hatch Chili sauce, avocado, cabbage, cilantro, red radish, and cilantro on white corn or flour tortillas.

DESSERT: Tres Leches Cake (vegetarian)

Mozzarella Salad (vegetarian) – Mozzarella Cheese, Romaine Lettuce, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives and sliced red onion with a balsamic dressing.

Grilled Chicken Caesar – Marinated and grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.

Cobb Salad – Grilled chicken, jack cheese, shredded carrot, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, bacon, cucumber with ranch dressing.

Chicken Caesar Wrap – Grilled chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, romaine lettuce, garlic pesto tortilla.

Veggie Hummus Wrap (vegetarian) – roasted vegetables, red pepper hummus, spinach, tzatziki sauce, whole wheat wrap.

Italian Sub – Ham, Salami, capicola, provolone cheese, banana peppers on a hoagie with lettuce, tomato, onion.

FRUITERIA

We will have our own FRUITERIA, which will offer fresh cut fruit & veggies, watermelon slices, agua frescas, special non-alcoholic drinks, and fun Latin inspired options.

** While some of the meals are gluten free, our kitchen does have nuts, flour, and shellfish, exposing our food to potential crossover contamination of these allergens.

All items subject to change based on availability.