Benson Theatre’s In The Pocket with Tim Clark Presents a Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration
Dates: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
Join BT for the launch of our newest series, In The Pocket with Tim Clark as we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month!
Experience the soulful rhythm of Benson Theatre’s “In The Pocket with Tim Clark Presents: Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration”! Delve into the heart of jazz with seasoned musicians in an electrifying showcase. Join us as we kick off a recurring program, igniting a passion for jazz in our community. Get ready to groove and celebrate the timeless artistry of jazz at its finest! This month’s artists are the Ed Archibald Trio (featuring Leland Mickles), Tyi Hykeem, and Matt Wallace Fusion Force! The Ed Archibald Trio are Thomas Wells (Base), Andre Stennis (Drums), John Mertz (Guitar), featuring Leland Mickles (Keys). Hosted by Jamie Robinson and Tim Clark. Food provided by Taste of Heaven.
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Ticket Price: $25
Rating: This jazz show is designed for all ages and will feature joyous, uplifting, and impeccable music for local artists. If you’re curious about the content of the show, please feel free to reach out to Benson Theatre staff for more information!
In a career focused on community building, Tim Clark has worked in gang intervention (City of Omaha) and human development (YMCA director). His Clark Connection Group produced the Omaha Riverfront Blues and Jazz Festival, the African American Leadership Awards, and a multicultural expo. He’s been involved in music and the arts most of his life. As a young man, he sang with Up With People. He later served as the executive director of Love’s Jazz & Art Center. Benson Theatre is elated to partner with Tim to bring more opportunities for jazz musicians and afficiandos to Benson!
Parking Information:
There is a loading zone directly in front of the theatre that you are welcome to use to drop off passengers or theatre patrons. Please observe that you cannot remain in the loading zone for more than 3 minutes. If you require assistance unloading or helping patrons inside, please feel free to ask at our Box Office when you arrive.
Parking for Benson Theatre shows is available in the following locations:
Cavanaugh Law Offices: This parking lot is available weekends and weekdays after 5 PM. It’s located behind the theatre (north) at 6035 Binney Street. When parking is available, you will see a Benson Theatre parking sign at the edge of the lot.
CHI Health Clinic: This parking lot is available Monday-Friday after 6 PM and Saturday-Sunday after 3 PM. It’s located in the southwest of the theatre at 2734 N. 61st Street. When parking is available, you will see a Benson Theatre parking sign at the edge of the lot.
Public Parking Lot: A free public parking lot is located at 2729 N 61st Street. This lot is first come, first serve and is not managed by Benson Theatre. Please obey the parking lot signage when using this lot.
On-Street Parking: Benson also has on-street parking with some restrictions. There is a 2-hour maximum from 8 AM-5 PM on Maple Street and Military Avenue. There is no parking allowed on these streets between 2 AM-6 AM.
Please note: The lot directly behind the theatre is not open for theatre parking. This lot is the property of Haney Shoe Store (located off Binney street in the back of Haney’s Shoe Store and Virtuoso Pizza).
We also highly recommend and encourage the use of carpooling to events with friends and family and multimodal transportation to reduce the difficulty in finding parking for an event. On weekend evenings especially, we suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early to allow ample time to find parking. Once you’re here, you can always hit one of the amazing restaurants for a pre-show bite or grab a drink at our lobby bar before the show!
