Music event at Museum of History and Art

Dave Brubeck is a world-renown pianist and compose of jazz and classical music. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Brubeck Quartet spread the sound of "West Coast jazz," to become one of the most popular music groups in the world.

Celebrating Brubeck's 90th birthday this year, the Museum of History and Art, Ontario is hosting the exhibit, "Times of Dave Brubeck," through Jan. 23.

The exhibit tells the story of Brubeck's life and career through text, photographers and audio. The exhibit also focuses on Brubeck's involvement in civil rights issues and his role in cultural ambassadorship programs that have used jazz to improve relations between countries.

As part of the exhibit there will be a student jazz performance on Jan. 21.

The performances will be by students from Cal State San Bernardino and Riverside Community College at 6 p.m. with a reception between the two performances.

The first performance is at 6 p.m. and a second at 7:30.

Admission is free but reservations are suggested at 909-395-2510.

Museum of History and Art, Ontario is at 225 S. Euclid Ave.