Stardust Big Band at Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa

One Sunday (3-6 pm) each month, the Stardust Big Band (organized in 1982) performs for listeners and dancers of all ages in the Crystal Ballroom at the historic Arlington Hotel in downtown Hot Springs (Hot Springs National Park). The admission fee ($10 at the door) is waived for K-12 students. Attendees are allowed to bring beverages (purchased at the lobby bar) into the ballroom; cakes for special occasions are also permitted. There is no dress code; typical attire ranges from business casual to semi-formal. Photos, videos, and info for performers - including director Bill Halbrook (drums) and emcee Shirley Chauvin (vocals) - can be found on the band's Facebook page and website (stardustband.net) as well as those for the Hot Springs Jazz Society (hsjazzsociety.org)...

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One Sunday (3-6 pm) each month, the Stardust Big Band (organized in 1982) performs for listeners and dancers of all ages in the Crystal Ballroom at the historic Arlington Hotel in downtown Hot Springs (Hot Springs National Park). The admission fee ($10 at the door) is waived for K-12 students. Attendees are allowed to bring beverages (purchased at the lobby bar) into the ballroom; cakes for special occasions are also permitted. There is no dress code; typical attire ranges from business casual to semi-formal. Photos, videos, and info for performers - including director Bill Halbrook (drums) and emcee Shirley Chauvin (vocals) - can be found on the band's Facebook page and website (stardustband.net) as well as those for the Hot Springs Jazz Society (hsjazzsociety.org). Info and a local map for the venue (arlingtonhotel.com) are provided via a link at the top of this Jazz Near You entry, which can be shared via e-mail/other social media. Questions about these monthly "tea dances" should be directed to 501.767.5482.

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