Friends University Jazz Students to Stay Connected Through Blog

The Friends University Jazz Ensemble will be traveling to France June 15-23 and representing Wichita at the Orléans Jazz Festival.

While in France, students will be periodically posting images and stories on this blog. The blog entries will be posted in French time, which is seven hours ahead of Central Daylight Time, and will connect students, alumni and friends as they travel through France.

Jazz lovers are invited to support the mission of this trip by attending the Bon Voyage Concert and silent auction at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13, in Sebits Auditorium on the Friends University campus. There will be special guests, an opportunity to bid on a number of area restaurant gift cards and wish students well on the trip. The silent auction begins at 6:15 p.m., and doors open for the concert at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10, and all proceeds from ticket sales will help defray the costs of the trip. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 316-295-5537.