Schedule announced for downtown jazz bistro grand opening

A grand opening celebration and concert for Legoria’s Rhythm & Rocks Jazz Bistro is set for Aug. 31 through Sept. 4 at its new venue at

723 Central Ave. on the second floor of the newly restored historic Citizens Bank Building.

Sponsorship and event partnership packages for local businesses are available.

Current sponsors and supporters include Alliance Rubber Co., Hot Springs Jazz Society, The Hotel Hot Springs & Spa and 61 Celsius.

Grand opening celebration events include the following:

• Aug. 31 — The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Ceremony, reception, open house and live entertainment,

4:30 p.m.

• Sept. 1 — Happy Hour,

6-8 p.m.; Live jazz entertainment, 8 p.m. $10 cover after

8 p.m.

• Sept. 2 — Jazzy Lunch @ The Bistro, noon to 4 p.m.; Live jazz entertainment, 8 p.m. $10 cover after 8 p.m.

• Sept. 3 — Jazzy Sunday @ The Bistro, noon to 4 p.m.; Live jazz entertainment, 6 p.m. $5 cover after 6 p.m.

• Sept. 4 — Grand opening concert featuring international Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler. Show times at 5 and 9 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and are $45 for general admission and open seating or

$65 for advanced limited reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at Legoria’s Rhythm & Rocks Jazz Bistro, Legoria’s Bridal in Hot Springs Mall, and Novelt’s in Pine Bluff; by phone at

870-413-1667 or 501-701-4799; by email at info@rhythmandrocks.com; or online at www.rhythmandrocks.com.