MPA Art+Music Series presents Monika Herzig’s SHEROES

From MPA Art: Experience the “jazz supergroup of the year” on Thursday, October 25 as Monika Herzig’s SHEROES take the stage at MPA@ChainBridge. An all-female group featuring a cast of international virtuosi, the SHEROES will perform as part of MPA’s ongoing Art+Music Series. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the show begins at 7:30 pm.

Before and after the performance, all are invited to browse MPA’s current multimedia art exhibit, Encounters: Works by Mia Halton.MPA Director of Exhibitions, Nancy Sausser, will discuss the artwork.

A musical force of accomplished female musicians, SHEROES’ members include Leni Stern (guitar, Germany/USA), Jamie Baum (flutes, USA), Reut Regev (trombone, Israel/USA), Jennifer Vincent (bass, USA), Rosa Avila (drums, Mexico), and Mayra Casales (percussion, Cuba/USA).

“Monika and company present a model of empowerment with results that are good for everyone,” wrote renowned jazz journalist Howard Mandel. “Wherever you are on the gender continuum, you’ll like it. SHEROES make music!”

"MPA is thrilled to be presenting these outstanding, female jazz artists to our DC area audience," said Lori Carbonneau, MPA executive director. "Our Art+Music Series is a wonderful complement to our outstanding contemporary art exhibitions, and a nice way to introduce new audiences to the many synergies between art and music."

Tickets for the SHEROES performance are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit www.mpaart.org for more information or to register in advance.

Image via McLean Project for the Arts