Emmitt's alma mater, UW-Stevens Point and PTG present the 4th Annual Emmitt James Big Band BBQ. Join us as we gather to support and celebrate The TBEY Arts Center Big Band BBQ style.

The night will feature local vendors, food and a live performance from Emmitt James & The Lemon Pepper Steppers (a 20-piece Hip Hop-Jazz Band) on Friday, August 21 at Turner Hall. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM.

TBEY is an educational organization for the urban community where classes dedicated to the arts are taught to youth members who otherwise might have little or no opportunity to learn these skills because of location or cost. TBEY is a multi-programmed, youth serving agency designed to enhance the overall mission to promote the arts. TBEY has its own unique qualities and are committed to teach on an arts educated level.

TBEY offers opportunities to improve education and personal development. It will also offer the opportunity to build the urban community and personal capacity to all through positive reinforcement. TBEY will provide a place where the youth can gather and link with peers that have the same passion and interest in the arts. An important criterion for success will be the degree to which TBEY becomes an integral part and make a positive impact to all youth that are and will be a participant of TBEY.

TBEY is a place where the youth call their own, express themselves through the arts, be creative and have fun at the same time.

4th Annual Emmitt James Big Band BBQ - 2026