February 5, 2008

Evening of Romance to offer big band sound for Valentine's Day

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.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Source: Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands public relations director, (765) 496-6785, kcmatter@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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