So Much Fun it’s Scary!
Put on your makeup, costume and dancing shoes, and join the “Best Big Band in Denver” for an exciting evening of music, magic, and dancing on Saturday, October 29, at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe in Boulder.
Dance to the great Swing Era music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Featuring the magic of Erica Sodos. “Erica the Enchantress” will enchant and entertain guests both by wandering through the crowd performing magic and mentalism, as well as on stage during her magical intermission sets. Her mind- blowing, inspiring and fun magic takes people out of the ordinary into the extraordinary, by expanding their belief in what is truly possible....
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So Much Fun it’s Scary!
Put on your makeup, costume and dancing shoes, and join the “Best Big Band in Denver” for an exciting evening of music, magic, and dancing on Saturday, October 29, at the Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe in Boulder.
Dance to the great Swing Era music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Featuring the magic of Erica Sodos. “Erica the Enchantress” will enchant and entertain guests both by wandering through the crowd performing magic and mentalism, as well as on stage during her magical intermission sets. Her mind- blowing, inspiring and fun magic takes people out of the ordinary into the extraordinary, by expanding their belief in what is truly possible.
Family friendly. Singles, beginners, all ages welcome. Costumes strongly encouraged. Snacks provided. Bring your own wine or beer.
FREE DANCE LESSON at 7:00. Three hours of LIVE BIG BAND JAZZ from 8:00 to 11:00. PLUS amazing close-up magic with Erica Sodos. $20 general admission; $10 students with I.D. Children under 16 $5 with responsible adult.
Sponsored by the Alex Wilson Legacy Fund, and Boulder Dance Coalition.
The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra – featuring Deborah Stafford
FJO is a traditional 18-piece BIG BAND that captures the romance and excitement of the Swing Era, with dance music by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, and more.
Composed of the region’s most outstanding professional musicians, and one of the finest jazz singers in the country, this is swing dance music that will have everyone on their feet.
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