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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the Giant Screen Theater
Jazz historian and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian John Edward Hasse, founder of Jazz Appreciation Month in April will be visiting the Peoria Riverfront Museum to discuss why we need the arts more than ever.
Ticketing
Non-member adults: $10
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In this stimulating presentation, Dr. John Edward Hasse of the Smithsonian Institution lays out an invigorating and compelling case for why, more than ever before, the arts belong in our lives. Using video clips and examples of stellar creative artists, his talk seeks to engage, inspire, and affirm why we need the arts more than ever.
As clean air and water are to the human body, art is to the human spirit. Art feeds our souls, stimulates our imaginations, and inspires us to reach for excellence. The arts help us accept and bridge our differences, give people a voice, make room for everyone, spur creativity, and get us through tough times. If the arts are vital to adults, they are especially critical to shaping our children. And when it comes to music, science proves that listening to music—and especially making music—light up the brain.
Sponsored by Friends of Art, Illinois Arts Council
