Art of Cool Fest 2015

A project in Durham, NC by The Art of Cool Project
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3 days + 2 outdoor stages + 5 indoor music venues + over 30 world-class performances = 1 EPIC music festival in Durham, NC
Backers: 275
Average Pledge Per Backer: $137

Funded: $37,549 of $35,000
Dates: Aug 11th -> Sep 19th (40 days)
Project By: The Art of Cool Project
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Latest News

A GREAT NIGHT OUT @ Alizarin Gallery: 70% Funded

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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Backers Hear It From Us First! Our "New School" Headliner for AOCFEST2015 is....

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Nnenna Freelon Shares Her Thoughts About Art of Cool Fest

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, y'all. We are super proud to release this archived interview captured of Nnenna Freelon during AOCFEST 2014. These are her candid thoughts on what a wonderful experience AOCFEST was. Please take a second to view this 1 minute video then share it... (Read More)

The Godfather of Neo-Soul, Roy Ayers, Will Headline AOCFEST 2015

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We realize that some people may want to know who is coming to perform. Today we announced that Roy Ayers, an influential jazz artist who is known as the Godfather of Neo-Soul, will headline the upcoming event running from Friday, April 24 through... (Read More)

We did it, y'all! Wanna do it again?

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you we did it! We launched Durham's first world-class jazz and soul music festival. The quest for Art of Cool Fest continues. On August 11th we launched our Year 2 Kickstarter. If you enjoyed Year 1 we've got more in store for you in Year... (Read More)

25% MILESTONE REACHED!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo Credit: Jati Lindsay Thanks so much. We appreciate your support. In the first week of the Kickstarter campaign we have reached 25% of our goal. Why should you continue to share the campaign with your network?  1. AOCFEST provides one of the... (Read More)

TONIGHT: Pop Up Jazz Jam @ Cocoa Cinnamon & Late Night Jam @ Cuban Revolution

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, guys! We are rockin' this Kickstarter Campaign! We are 22% funded within just 4 days.  For Day 5 we'd like to celebrate a little and ask you to bring your friends out to experience some local live jazz. Grab your besties and meet us TONIGHT at... (Read More)

Day 1 Recap: Off To A Great Start

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much for being some of our first backers. We really appreciate your support. The project is currently 13% funded and a Kickstarter Staff Pick! Way to go, y'all. We couldn't be more excited. Please do us a favor and share that you pledged... (Read More)

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