BERNADETTE SPRAY & FRIENDS- BENEFIT SHOW FOR OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER

The Cedar Presents

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM

All Ages

Seated

This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our

For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.

For this show, Bernadette will be singing an eclectic mix of new and old jazz arrangements. She will be sharing her own journey of how jazz can be a powerful and positive way to exercise and build social connections through music.

Bernadette Brownrigg Spray is a jazz singer who is making a name for herself among the Twin Cities Jazz community.  With her unique style and scatting abilities, Bernadette breathes new life into the Great American Songbook. Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Bernadette discovered singing as her best way to communicate with the world around her.  Bernadette’s  strong affinity for jazz started at age 7. Her influences include  Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn to name just a few.  Bernadette holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Augsburg University.  She has performed at Jazz Central Studios, Crooners, The Metronome, Volsteads, The Berlin, as well as The Twin Cities Jazz Festival.  She is a current recipient of a MN State Arts Board grant.

For this show, Bernadette will be singing an eclectic mix of new and old jazz arrangements. She will be sharing her own journey of how jazz can be a powerful and positive way to exercise and build social connections through music.

With:Omar Abdulkarim, trumpet/flugelhornBen Ehrlich, drumsKavyesh Kavirah, pianoGraydon Peterson, bass.  

All proceeds made will go directly to Open Cities Health Center

Since 1967, Open Cities Health Center has been a trusted provider of comprehensive health and wellness services for residents across the Twin Cities Metro Area. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare to all individuals, regardless of their financial status, insurance coverage, or background.

To learn more about Bernadette Brownrigg Spray

• Visit her website here

At Open Cities, we believe that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Our deep-rooted connection to our patients and the community drives us to provide accessible, patient-centered care that promotes overall well-being and the best health outcomes.

To learn more about OPEN CITIES HEALTH CENTER:

• Visit their website here

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States