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Lunch with Maxine

Arts + Literature Laboratory, Madison Jazz Society, and Cafe CODA's Cool School present "Lunch with Maxine," an afternoon with jazz historian Maxine Gordon, Saturday, February 3, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:00pm, at Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson Street.

From 12:30pm until 2:00pm, "Lunch with Maxine" will be an opportunity to speak with Maxine Gordon, who will tell stories about her husband, legendary saxophonist Dexter Gordon (1923-1991), and discuss her forthcoming book, Quartette: Stories from the lives of Four Women Jazz Musicians - Maxine Sullivan, Velma Middleton, Melba Liston and Shirley Scott. Bring your own lunch. Sodas and a few snacks will be provided.

The discussion will be followed by the Madison Jazz Society Student Led Jazz Jam, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, which takes place the first Saturday of every month. Musicians are invited to join in and participate in the Jazz Jam.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Arts + Literature Laboratory is located at 111 S. Livingston Street #100, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703.

Our galleries are normally open Tuesday through Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday noon to 5pm, and other programs take place throughout the week. Please check the events calendar and education section for details.

We will be closed Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday June 3 for a private event

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