Evening of Romance offers big band sound for Valentine’s Day

Christy Jones, Purdue University News Service
Posted February 5th, 2008 in Arts & Entertainment
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tickets are on sale for the Purdue Jazz Band’s eighth annual “Evening of Romance,” which will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 15 at University Plaza Hotel, 3001 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette.

The cabaret-style event, which recreates the atmosphere of big band dance clubs of the 1940s - where couples came to enjoy music, dancing, food and each other’s company - will offer seating at candlelit tables surrounding the dance floor.

The Purdue Jazz Band will start playing at 8 p.m. in the hotel’s grand ballroom. The event will run to approximately 10:30 p.m. At intermission, a dessert buffet will be offered and a jazz combo will perform on the hotel mezzanine. Gourmet coffees and a cash bar also will be offered.

Directed by M.T. “Mo” Trout, the Purdue Jazz Band will set the mood for the evening by performing a selection of romantic jazz tunes for listening and dancing.

All seats are reserved. Tables accommodate either four or eight people. Couples and individuals wishing to sit together as a group need to make reservations at the same time. Guests can select their table location at the time of purchase. Tickets are $19.50 per person, which includes the dessert buffet. Tickets are on sale through the Purdue box office at (765) 494-4933 or (800) 914-SHOW.

A sell-out is anticipated so reservations should be made early, said Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands public relations director. If last-minute tickets become available, they will be sold at the door.

For information, call Matter at (765) 496-6785.

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