Third Thursday Jazz series celebrates its 10th anniversary

Fort Worth, Texas - This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Third Thursday Jazz series hosted by the Fort Worth Public Library. In addition to a stellar lineup of local and national talent for the five monthly concerts May through September, the Library has unique programs planned for adults and children throughout the city.

Beyond the five main monthly concerts, music lovers can also perk up their spirits with coffee and jazz. Jazz coffee hours include swinging tunes, coffee and snacks. This is a free event and all are welcome to sway in the festivities. Or guests can grab a brush and add some pizazz and color to a canvas, creating a jazz-influenced painting to take home at Jazzy Painting. Painting events are open to anyone 18 years or older and do require registration.

There are also plenty of fun jazz-themed story times for families. Visit the Library’s Third Thursday Jazz page to find fun events near you.

Cliburn in the Community Presents Leonardo Pierdomenico

Fort Worth, Texas - Cliburn in the Community and the Fort Worth Public Public Library host a free performance by 2017 Cliburn Competition semifinalist and Jury Discretionary Award winner Leonardo Pierdomenico.

6 p.m. Thursday, May 2
Central Library
500 W. 3rd St

26-year-old Italian pianist Leonardo Pierdomenico won the 2011 Premio Venezia piano competition in Venice and was a semifinalist at the 2016 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. He recently earned his master’s degree cum laude at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia of Rome, studying under 1989 Cliburn Bronze Medalist Benedetto Lupo.