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While many people love to run off to other places for their Thanksgiving feast, for those who stay in town, there is still alot of other things to do while enjoying this four-day weekeend. Here's some cool music selectionsyou might not have thought of that will enhance your holiday joy.
Midtown Jazz at Midday & Jazz Vespers Nov. 4-30, 2007
Suggested Donation:$5
Saint Peter's Church
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th St.
212-935-2200
saintpeters.org/jazz
A genuinely soulful blend of Christianity and jazz, The Jazz Ministry will be conducting it's Jazz Vespers and Midtown Jazz at Midday programs during the month of November. Jazz Vespers is hosted at Saint Peter's Church which is a comination of a religious service accompanied by a wide range of jazz styles. Playing at the Living Room of Saint Peter's Church every Wednesday is Midtown Jazz at Midday. The concert lasts for approximately one hour and fits conveniently within lunch time.
Rebecca Parris at Birdland Nov. 21-24, 2007 8:30pm & 11pm
Admission: $30
Birdland
315 West 44th St.
212-581-3080
birdlandjazz.com
For Thanksgiving weekend, come see the critically acclaimed Rebecca Parrish at historic Birdland, the club where jazz greats such as Charlie Parker and John Coltrane have played in the past. Embrace the smooth sounds of Parris after all the heavy stuffing. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on the site.
Basement Bhangra Thanksgiving Eve Nov. 21, 2007 at 7pm
Admission: $20
SOB's
204 Varick St. at West Houston
212-252-2392
sobs.com
Basement Bhangria celebrates Thanksgiving with a raucous party. Bumping relentless beats from DJ Rehka, Bhnagria music fuels the night. Free mohitos and free dance lessons will be be part of the South Asian music production. Come through if you want an alternative taste to celebrating Thanksgiving. Or come through if you want a good romp to sweat off those extra pounds from all the gravy.
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