Bruce Gates Jazz Consortium Big Band at Mesa Arts Center

Swing into Spring with the Big Band Dance Party!
Come out for a great night of dancing to a live 18 piece Big Band. Hear the best swinging tunes from the 1930′s and 40′s.

This is a one of a kind event and is FREE and outdoors with a big dance floor.

Dennis Rowland is best-known for his association with the Count Basie Orchestra during the last seven years (1977-84) of Basie’s life, touring the world with the classic orchestra. Dennis is one of the most recognized voices and personalities worldwide and still connects with today’s Count Basie Orchestra for performances....

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Swing into Spring with the Big Band Dance Party!
Come out for a great night of dancing to a live 18 piece Big Band. Hear the best swinging tunes from the 1930′s and 40′s.

This is a one of a kind event and is FREE and outdoors with a big dance floor.

Dennis Rowland is best-known for his association with the Count Basie Orchestra during the last seven years (1977-84) of Basie’s life, touring the world with the classic orchestra. Dennis is one of the most recognized voices and personalities worldwide and still connects with today’s Count Basie Orchestra for performances.

6:00pm: Gourmet Buffet Dinner (fee for dinner)
6:15pm: Dance performances
6:30pm – 7:00pm: Swing Dance lesson
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Opening Band – The Stilettos
8:00pm – 11:30pm: Dance to the Bruce Gates Big Band featuring Dennis Rowland

Mesa Arts Center – Outdoors on Northwest side
FREE OUTDOOR EVENT. All ages welcome!

Dinner Buffet is optional and there is a $25 fee and includes one alcoholic drink, as well.

Dinner Buffet Menu:
• Honey Roasted Chicken Breast
• cucumber fennel relish/ peppercorn vinaigrette
Center Cut Sirloin Au Poivre Medallions

Served With
• Organic Spinach Salad
• Oven Roasted Organic Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
• Steamed Kernel Corn with Pesto Butter and Sauteed Red Peppers

Eco-Water with Citrus
Lemonade
Dessert
Specialty Cookies

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