The JCC’s 17th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 28 with “An Evening with Kenny Aronoff.” The famous drummer and IU Jacobs School of Music graduate has worked with iconic musicians such as John Fogerty, John 

Mellencamp, Elton John, Paul McCartney, B.B. King, Johnny Cash and many others. During this intimate 

evening beginning at 7:30 p.m., Aronoff will perform live and share his keys to success from his 40-plus 

years in the music business. $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

Aronoff will also teach a master class on Oct. 28 from 4-5 p.m. for $50 per person. Aronoff will discuss the 

four concepts of drumming that apply to all styles of music and offer insights into functional practicing, 

recording in studios, and preparing for live or studio work. Kenny will also address any questions from 

participants about playing the drums or anything related to the music business.

About the Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts 

The JCC’s 17th annual Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts is a three-week festival featuring local, national 

and international authors, filmmakers and performing and fine artists. This year’s Festival of Books, 

dedicated to the memory of Ann and Irwin Katz, runs October 28 through November 16, 2015. Unless 

noted otherwise, programs take place in the JCC’s Laikin Auditorium and are $10. Information and tickets 

may be found at http://jccindy.org/festival-books-arts/

Save money on multiple Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts events with the Festival Pass for $40. The 

Festival Pass is good for all events, but does not apply to special performances—Kenny Aronoff event and 

master drum class or the two International Tracing Service programs.