EMP is a modern jazz group that plays a mix of traditional jazz standards, arrangements of modern popular music (The Beatles, Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, Nirvana, etc.), and many originals. EMP currently has one live album out with another slated to release in November. Venues performed at include, but are not limited to, The Bop Stop (Cleveland), Blu Jazz (Akron), Vanni’s Jazz Lounge (Rochester), Merriman’s Playhouse (South Bend), Black Swamp Arts Festival (Bowling Green), Arlyn’s Good Beer (Bowling Green), and many more. We have also had two residencies, one at Cedar Point (Sandusky) and one at The Heights (Toledo). We also received the Best Jazz award in the 2026 Cleveland Music Awards, which recognizes and honors top musical talent in the greater Cleveland area.

We will be serving brunch from our regular brunch menu. Doors open at 11A. Music begins at Noon.

Brunch service 11AM-3PM from our regular BRUNCH MENU. Film at NOON. Ticket holders receive $5 off their brunch order!

Fortunato Film School! 

ASU film professor Joe Fortunato will screen, discuss, and provide “live commentary” during the film.

The event will start with a brief discussion about the background and making of the film with Professor Fortunato and WAKR’s Ray Horner. Enjoy breakfast during the screening! During the film, live commentary will be provided, giving you insights into the filmmaking process and some guidance on how to “read” a film creatively. After the film, we can discuss what we’ve learned and debate if it lives up to its reputation and how it has influenced generations of suspense films!

(NOTE: While no “homework” or prior knowledge of film or this movie is required, if you’ve never seen the picture, some people might want to watch it for the first time before coming to the event without the interruptions of live commentary to “experience” the film as it was intended. That is a personal choice, of course, and not a requirement to attend!)

Tickets/Reservations are REQUIRED. Online ticket sales end at NOON on Friday, 12/11. No walk-ups for this event.

Santa & children’s musician Mr. Jeff are visiting Jilly’s from 10AM-2PM. 

PROGRAM: 10AM – Fill your plates and enjoy holiday songs with Mr. Jeff! 11AM – Dance Party with Mr. Jeff! NOON – Santa arrives! 12:10-1PM Ask Santa Anything! (write your questions on provided notecards and our elf will pose them to Santa) 1PM – 2PM – DIY Pictures with Santa (photographer not provided)!

Breakfast Buffet includes: Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, chicken tenders, waffle bar with assorted sweet & savory toppings and fresh fruit.

Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, juice, milk box, water and fountain soda included in ticket price. Full bar available.

TICKETS: Children 0-3: FREE, Kids 4-12: $18.00, Teens 13-17: $24.00 and Adults (18+): $30. Tables are assigned in order of ticket purchase and size of family.

Voted “Best Kids’ Jam Session 2020” – Akron Life Magazine

“Silly and Fun Music For Children of All Ages From A Preschool Teacher!”

Mr. Jeff is a musician, music teacher and a former Pre-K Teacher at Shaw JCC of Akron. He earned his Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ and had the privilege of teaching a classroom of sixteen 4 and 5 year olds on a daily basis for four years! Music, Theatrics and Reading are Mr. Jeff’s three main passions and he brings those elements into the forefront of his classes, performances and music lessons every day. During the Pandemic Shutdown from mid March – June, Mr. Jeff did 6 free LiveStream shows a week to help children feel less lonely, connect with a bright smiley face, keep their learning on track and have FUN while staying home earning him a dedicated fanbase of children all over the world! Delivering an interactive experience for children of all ages, Mr. Jeff is currently working on an album of original Children’s Music entitled “Wonderful Wonderful! Wonderful!” as well as creating content for his established Facebook / YouTube Channel chock full of interactive LiveStreams. With such imaginative original songs as “Be Yourself,” “Yeah, Yeah (We’re So Bendy),” and “Driving In Our Racecar,” he intertwines music and movement to create a party atmosphere at his shows! Touching on the social emotional pillars with songs “Do What Monsters Do,” “This Is How We’re Feeling Today,” and “Ice Cream Shop,” he encourages feeling feelings and expressing oneself. Mr. Jeff’s natural teaching ability is evident in “Numbers Song,” and “We Have A Seat While We Eat.”

His work with children earned him the accolade of “Best Kids’ Jam Session 2020” by Akron Life Magazine. Jeff Klemm aka Mr. Jeff has spent the last decade traveling, touring and performing as a professional career musician bringing his energetic live show to 41 states. In addition to making Children’s Music, Jeff Klemm has released four full length original albums, a handful of EPs and a dozen singles. Klemm performs with three original rock bands, (Jeff Klemm & The Letters, Diamond Kites and Maid Myriad,) solo acoustic, with a string quartet and an energetic wedding band. Mr Jeff is the proud father of two wonderful children, a five year old, an eight month old, and lives in Cuyahoga Falls, OH with his super talented and awesome wife Jillian.

Tickets/Reservations are REQUIRED. Online ticket sales end at NOON on Friday, 12/11. No walk-ups for this event.

Santa & children’s musician Mr. Jeff are visiting Jilly’s from 10AM-2PM. 

PROGRAM: 10AM – Fill your plates and enjoy holiday songs with Mr. Jeff! 11AM – Dance Party with Mr. Jeff! NOON – Santa arrives! 12:10-1PM Ask Santa Anything! (write your questions on provided notecards and our elf will pose them to Santa) 1PM – 2PM – DIY Pictures with Santa (photographer not provided)!

Breakfast Buffet includes: Scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, chicken tenders, waffle bar with assorted sweet & savory toppings and fresh fruit.

Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, juice, milk box, water and fountain soda included in ticket price. Full bar available.

TICKETS: Children 0-3: FREE, Kids 4-12: $18.00, Teens 13-17: $24.00 and Adults (18+): $30. Tables are assigned in order of ticket purchase and size of family.

Voted “Best Kids’ Jam Session 2020” – Akron Life Magazine

“Silly and Fun Music For Children of All Ages From A Preschool Teacher!”

Mr. Jeff is a musician, music teacher and a former Pre-K Teacher at Shaw JCC of Akron. He earned his Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ and had the privilege of teaching a classroom of sixteen 4 and 5 year olds on a daily basis for four years! Music, Theatrics and Reading are Mr. Jeff’s three main passions and he brings those elements into the forefront of his classes, performances and music lessons every day. During the Pandemic Shutdown from mid March – June, Mr. Jeff did 6 free LiveStream shows a week to help children feel less lonely, connect with a bright smiley face, keep their learning on track and have FUN while staying home earning him a dedicated fanbase of children all over the world! Delivering an interactive experience for children of all ages, Mr. Jeff is currently working on an album of original Children’s Music entitled “Wonderful Wonderful! Wonderful!” as well as creating content for his established Facebook / YouTube Channel chock full of interactive LiveStreams. With such imaginative original songs as “Be Yourself,” “Yeah, Yeah (We’re So Bendy),” and “Driving In Our Racecar,” he intertwines music and movement to create a party atmosphere at his shows! Touching on the social emotional pillars with songs “Do What Monsters Do,” “This Is How We’re Feeling Today,” and “Ice Cream Shop,” he encourages feeling feelings and expressing oneself. Mr. Jeff’s natural teaching ability is evident in “Numbers Song,” and “We Have A Seat While We Eat.”

His work with children earned him the accolade of “Best Kids’ Jam Session 2020” by Akron Life Magazine. Jeff Klemm aka Mr. Jeff has spent the last decade traveling, touring and performing as a professional career musician bringing his energetic live show to 41 states. In addition to making Children’s Music, Jeff Klemm has released four full length original albums, a handful of EPs and a dozen singles. Klemm performs with three original rock bands, (Jeff Klemm & The Letters, Diamond Kites and Maid Myriad,) solo acoustic, with a string quartet and an energetic wedding band. Mr Jeff is the proud father of two wonderful children, a five year old, an eight month old, and lives in Cuyahoga Falls, OH with his super talented and awesome wife Jillian.