Library to sponsor free concert Nov. 20 by Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

As part of the second annual Bop in the Dotte, the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library is holding a free concert by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra on Thursday, Nov. 20.

The concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the Kansas City Kansas Community College Performing Arts Center, 7250 State Ave. Before the concert, there will be a reception with punch and cookies in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center.

No tickets necessary; seating is first come, first served. The event is open to the public and all jazz lovers. For more information about the concert, visit kckpl.org or call 913-627-0306.

The library will also be holding a toiletries drive for homeless students in Kansas City, Kan., during the concert. To help, bring in a new-full-sized toiletry item to leave in one of the donation boxes. For a list of preferred items, contact one of the library branches.