Arts & Culture

Classical Violinist Jesse Hawkins To Perform Noon Concert For Art & Soul Celebration

By Jill Ditmire

Published January 29, 2018 at 12:00 AM EST

Jesse Hawkins plays his violin in the WFYI studio.

The Arts Council of Indianapolis celebrates Black History Month with free performances of dance, music and theater during the noon hour at the Artsgarden in the downtown Circle Center Mall. WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with Jesse Hawkins, a classical violinist and member of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, who will perform as part of the Art and Soul Celebration on Wednesday.

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Jill Ditmire

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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