The Ohnward Fine Arts Center is bringing back the sounds of the Big Band era for an afternoon show in April!

Jukebox Saturday Night is a music review of the great Big Bands during the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. A fun filled event for all ages that captures the exciting sounds of great melodies and lyrics performed by an energetic group of instrumentalists and vocalists who will keep you moving in your seats, tapping your toes and clapping your hands.

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This show celebrates America’s Swing Era performing the greatest hits as recorded by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Lunceford, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan, Count Basie and more! Vocal selections will include songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Bob Eberly, Helen O’Connell, Rosemary Clooney, and other vocal idols.

Jukebox Saturday Night will perform various styles of music including swing, ballads, cha-cha’s, waltz’s, and tangos, all to keep a dancer dancing. Join Jukebox Saturday Night as we pay tribute to all veterans, recreating memories for anyone who has ever experienced the fine arrangements of big band music, and creating new exciting memories for anyone who is now enjoying it for the first time.

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Jukebox Saturday Night is managed by Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. With over 60 years of successfully managing the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, this company knows how to do Swing! Audiences can expect the same quality as the Glenn Miller Orchestra while hearing the biggest and best hits of the Big Band Era.

Jukebox Saturday Night will take place at Ohnward Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 22nd at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $22 (adults); students pay $13. At the door, tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. You can also call Ohnward at 563-652-9815. Beer wine, and concessions will also be available during the show!

Ohnward Fine Arts Center is located at 115 East Platt Street in Maquoketa.

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