The deadline for applications for this year’s Metro Art Alliance “Jazz in July” series is Jan. 24. Now in its 32nd year, Jazz in July spotlights some of central Iowa’s most unique communities and musical acts. Applications can be found at www.jazzinjuly.org. For more information, contact Kim Poam Logan at 280-3222 or kim@metroarts.org. 

The Civic Music Association is bringing Grammy-nominated wind ensemble Imani Winds to town on Friday, Jan. 24. The quintet will perform at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium, and tickets range from $20 to $48. For more information, go to www.civicmusic.org.

This week’s Pick o’ the Week is over at Gas Lamp on Wednesday, Jan 22. Get there at 9 p.m., and check out B.B. King’s nephew, Briar Rabbit. Admission is just $5 at the door, and Milk and Eggs and Ryne Doughty also perform. Mahalo. CV