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by John  Stanley
Mar. 16, 2010 01:37 PM
The Arizona Republic

A Night in the 40′s Big Band Dance

Ticket Prices are $35.00 in advance and $40.00 on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased on the Night in the 40s Dance website, http://www.bigbanddance.com and at the Museum Gift Shop, 10:00am – 4:00pm, seven days a week: Commemorative Air Force Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa.

Great music transcends time.

Consider the years surrounding World War II, say the decade from 1937 to 1946.

“There’s a kind of romance about the music of that era, even though we were in the middle of a terrible war,” said Valley jazz singer Kathy Donald. “But such music came out of it, such beautiful music. I think it will go on forever.” Continue reading →

A 1940′s WWII Musical Show performed by the Kathy Donald Jazz Ensemble, Saturday, March 20, 2010, with singers and a professional trio of piano, bass, and drums, featuring Kathy Donald, formerly of  The Art Royer USO Show. Accompanying Kathy will be Susan Gerkin and Lizz Reeves. Show starts at 5:30pm until 7:00pm at the Falcon Field Airport, Arizona Wing Hangar. The Sun Lakes Big Band performance, composed of 15 veteran big band players, to follow USO show. Doors open at 4:30pm for pre-show dancing.

B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey on display along with other warbirds. Come dressed in the styles of the 40’s for the costume and dance contests. Call (480) 924-1940 x111 for more information. Continue reading →