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Contact: Estella Zavala or Susan Cergol, 225-6437
Posted on: February 6, 2002

Students at Cholla High Magnet School, 2001 W. Starr Pass Blvd., will participate in a weeklong series of lessons, seminars and presentations celebrating the history of the blues from Feb. 11-15.

Highlights of the week will include a Display Day in the library throughout the day on Thursday, Feb. 14, featuring student-made posters and a visual timeline depicting various aspects of blues history. Renowned blues photographer David Horwitz will display some of his images and talk to students about his 30-year career in the field. In addition, musicians from the Tucson Blues Society will be on hand to work with students as they experiment with creating lyrics and blues "riffs."

On Friday, Feb. 15, a culminating concert featuring Tucson-based blues musicians Stefan George (guitarist and songwriter) and Arthur Migliazza (pianist) will be held in four sessions from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the school’s Little Theater.

"History of the Blues" is made possible through a Library Power Grant from the Educational Enrichment Foundation (EEF).