The pandemic and performing arts in the region
Feb 01, 2021
Jeff Lockhart of Kirkland Performance Center
The pandemic and performing arts in the region
Jeff Lockhart will provide Rotarians an update on the challenges and operations of the Kirkland Performance Center, which has had to adapt dramatically to the impacts of COVID-19.  During the pandemic era he implemented and will speak to KPC’s new state of the art online streaming production enterprise, KPC Studios.  If time permits, Jeff will speak as well to the performing arts landscape in the area.
 
Jeff serves as the executive director of Kirkland Performance Center and KPC Studios.  Jeff is a recognized leader skilled in performing arts and non-profit organization advancement strategies, as well as the music industry business and education.  He has positioned the performance center as the leading venue for live music and the performing arts throughout the Eastside region of Seattle.  Prior to leading the Kirkland Performance Center, Jeff founded and chaired Creatio (music industry business and recording arts program) at Northwest University in Kirkland.  Jeff also founded and currently leads the music performance/artist management/event production collective Live Vinyl Productions.  A professional drummer, he performs and records in several Seattle area bands including Crème Tangerine/Long Live Rock/Good Day Sunshine.