Jumaane Smith: Louis! Louis! Louis!

Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
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About

(Originally scheduled 1/20/24, postponed due to winter conditions)
 
We need volunteers to help greet, usher, and direct guests.  

GREETER CALL TIME: 6:30PM
USHER CALL TIME: 7:00PM
 
LOBBY OPENS: 7:00PM
HOUSE OPENS: 7:30PM
SHOW STARTS: 8:00PM

Jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Jumaane Smith has performed on five Grammy Award-winning records, selling more than 60 million copies, and was nominated for Emmy Awards for two television performances. He appeared at the Grammys with Stevie Wonder and performed in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Smith has performed at the White House and on the Today show, The Tonight Show, Oprah, Good Morning America, and American Idol.

As busy as he is talented, Smith has spanned the globe over the last 17 years, touring and recording with Michael Bublé as lead trumpeter and vocalist. He wowed audiences as a member of Harry Connick Jr.’s house band for the syndicated daytime TV show Harry. As the leader of his own celebrated band, Smith has graced world-class venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Vail Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Loew’s Regency, North Star Festival, Joe's Pub, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Catalina Island Jazz Festival, and many more.

His critically acclaimed debut album, I Only Have Eyes for You, features special guests Michael Bublé, Jackie Evancho, and Naturally 7. His sophomore album, When You’re Smiling, was released to much praise in January 2020. As a composer, Smith has scored music for films such as Handsome Harry, starring Steve Buscemi, and the documentary Being in the World as well as for his own recordings. A highly sought-after performer, Smith has worked with musical legends Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancoc

Positions
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Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Opens Dec 2, 2023 10:00am
Registration Closes
2 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
16 and up
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Requirement Details

Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:

  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.

Perks
One of the major perks of volunteering at GPAC and The Grove is that you have an opportunity to watch our performances! We cannot always guarantee a designated theater seat, but we encourage you to find a spot where you can prioritize your assignments while also enjoying the show.
Parking Details
You may park in the parking lot in front of the building. If you are able, please park in the north east corner of the lot so that patrons and guests with limited mobility have access to the closer parking spaces.
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14 Positions Filled | 14 Impacts | 42 Hours

Shifts (2)

1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
ShiftStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionRegistrants Needed
 
Greeters6:30pm (CT)10:00pm (CT)

We need 2 volunteers to arrive early to greet/ direct guests once the lobby opens

0/2Over
Ushers/Ticket Takers7:00pm (CT)10:00pm (CT) 14/16Over