Jazz to drive benefit for Nicaraguan children

News-Leader Staff

Fans of Dixieland jazz can enjoy an evening of music while providing the funds to feed 100 meals to hungry and malnourished children of Nicaragua.

The New Creole Jazz Band Concert: Feeding Hungry Children Through Music will benefit Rainbow Network, a Springfield-based outreach to Nicaragua. The event will be Saturday, April 12, at Remington’s event center, 1655 W. Republic Road.

In addition to the New Creole Jazz Band, Branson entertainer Barbara Fairchild will provide a special performance. There will also be a silent and live benefit action.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $11, and an optional dinner from Q’doba Mexican Grill can be purchased for $5.

For more information, call 889-8088.