NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Combos will perform a “Jazz for Pups” holiday celebration concert Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

The concert is a benefit to support local rescue dogs and Natchitoches Hope for Paws. Admission is free, but audience members are asked to donate to Natchitoches Hope for Paws. Members of the organization will be present to accept donations which could include dog food, treats, toys, cash or checks.

NSU’s Monday Night Jazz Combo and Wednesday Night Jazz Combo will perform.  The groups will be playing jazz standards of all styles along with some Christmas tunes.

For more information, contact Professor of Saxophone Paul Forsyth at forsythp@nsula.edu.

To see a list of items needed for donations, go to natchitocheshopeforpaws.org.