OMAHA, Neb. – (July 5, 2022) – Jennifer Lopez had this to say about Alexis Arai: “Her voice is powerful and gives me goosebumps.” Now, you can hear her yourself, live and in person, at opening night of the 2022 season of Jazz on the Green, this Thursday July 7. The FREE outdoor concert series is back in Turner Park at Midtown Crossing with a full, six-show run on consecutive Thursdays through August 11.

Alexis sings with vibrant, cultural flair covering salsa, mariachi, Latin jazz, pop and more. After gracing the stages of The Voice and American Idol, as well as making it to the semifinals on Tengo Talento Mucho Talento, Alexis Arai (Ah-RA-ee) transports her listeners to every corner of the world. With her four-octave range, she performs bilingually, both stateside and internationally. Her vibrant, cultural flair dominates and guarantees to captivate the eyes, ears, and the imagination. Here’s a sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_XvL4XvdQ.

Alexis will be joined by her band, y su grupo latino (The Latin Group) at 7:30 PM. Matt Wallace and Latin Knights will open the concert starting at 6:30 PM.

Here’s What’s Ahead In The Coming Weeks:

• July 14: Rhythm Collective
• July 21: Jon Cleary
• July 28: Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience
• August 4: Naughty Professor
• August 11: Lakecia Benjamin

No tickets required; great food available!

All Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing concerts are free to the public. No reservations or tickets needed. The lawn at Turner Park opens at 5:00 PM sharp each week. Blankets and chairs are encouraged.

Restaurants in the Midtown Crossing neighborhood offer ice-cold beverages and delicious bites for dine-in or take-out, including pizza, tacos, wings, Asian, vegan, sandwiches, burgers, ice cream, boba tea and more. Click here for full offerings. Beer, wine, and champagne are allowed in Turner Park. Hard liquor is not permitted. Leashed pets are welcomed.

Parking and information:

There are two easily accessible parking garages in Midtown Crossing. Please visit https://midtowncrossing.com/about/parking/ for the latest information about parking during Jazz on the Green.

Mutual of Omaha will also have its surface lot at 35th and Farnam streets open to the public for free beginning at 5:00 PM. Metered parking is also available in surrounding neighborhoods.

About Omaha Performing Arts: Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) is steward of two landmark venues – the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center, with a third live music venue “Steelhouse Omaha” opening in 2023. O-pa presents a wide spectrum of performing arts, including Broadway, jazz, dance, comedy, family, popular entertainment, and live music. With a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, O-pa serves a growing audience in Omaha and the region through a broad range of education and engagement opportunities. As Nebraska’s largest arts institution, O-pa is recognized as a leader both locally and nationally. Ticket Omaha is our official and only ticket provider. Support is provided by the Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Omaha, and Douglas County. We also rely on corporate sponsors, donors, and foundations. More information on how to support O-pa here.

About Midtown Crossing: This is what a strong urban core looks like – a diverse neighborhood where restaurants and retail, community events and individual experiences radiate. An energetic embrace when you want to live loudly, a quiet escape when you don’t. We’re dinner conversation with friends and shopping you won’t find anywhere else. 16 acres of life’s little extras: activity, serenity, community. Perfectly centered. East of expected. For more information about Midtown Crossing, including the latest on residential and retail offerings, events and development amenities, please visit MidtownCrossing.com or contact Molly Skold at (402) 598-9676 or Molly.Skold@MutualOfOmaha.com.

Jazz on the Green is sponsored by Mutual of Omaha, Valmont Industries, Inc., Beardmore Subaru, Omaha Steaks, Midtown Crossing and Curzon Promotional Graphics. Media sponsors are KETV, KIOS Radio and the Omaha World-Herald.