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    Valentine’s Jazz Party & Dance with “The John MacMurchy Jazz Quintet”

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

    Join us at the John Saunders Centre for a night of music, food, fun and dance! Bring your sweetheart, bring your friend or celebrate your single self!

    • 7:30-8:15: Start your evening in a beautiful, candlelit romantic setting with champagne, charcuterie and a stellar jazz show with “The John MacMurchy Jazz Quintet”
    • 8:30-10:30: Dance the night away as Sheri Weldon joins the band as “Shorty & The Giants”!

    Whether it’s swing, R & B or hits from the ’60s & ’70s, there’s something for everyone.

    Capture your memories in our photo booth, win a prize in a spot-dance with your sweetheart and tell us your love story.

    Make this a night of love, laughter and nostalgia!

    Your ticket includes:

    • A complimentary glass of champagne
    • A little box of love (savoury charcuterie)
    • Sweet treats
    • Jazz show with the John MacMurchy Jazz Quintet
    • Dance to Shorty & The Giants

    All night bar service this is a 19+ event

    Also mocktails provided by Shannon

    The John MacMurchy Jazz Quintet is a stellar lineup of some of Canada’s finest Jazz musicians led by saxophonist and reed man John MacMurchy. With five studio albums and one live duo album to his credit, he can also be found on many other player’s recordings. John has worked with international artists as varied as Warren Vache, Howard Alden, Guido Basso, Henry Mancini, Cleo Laine, Linda Ronstadt, Carol Channing, Peter Appleyard and John Dankworth as well as a host of R&B and rock and roll stars. Joined by an equally capable rhythm section, this quintet promises to bring you a fantastic show!

    Shorty & The Giants This fun, high energy band is a collaboration of the fabulous vocalist Sheri Weldon, aka “Shorty” and John MacMurchy’s Quintet. Sheri has been wowing audiences for years both in live shows and on record and radio play. Whether it’s Swing, R&B, or pop hits of the ’60s & ’70s, Shorty & The Giants delivers a night to remember!

    Upon purchase of your ticket, if you wish, we invite you to forward a photo of you and your sweetheart or special friend to be displayed on our big screen during the event. You can email to: [email protected] Please reference “My Valentine” in the subject line.

    For Tickets Click Here

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